Ninh Binh is a province in North Vietnam that is located about 100 km South of Hanoi. Ninh Binh was originally called “Hoa Lu”, the capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, the land associated with the six kings of the three dynasties of Dinh - Le - Ly with historical marks. It is one of the top destinations in a tour in Northern Vietnam and known as a spiritual land with many different temples. It is famous for its beautiful landscapes and incredible scenery.
The main attractions in Ninh Binh are: Hoa Lu temple, Tam Coc, Bich Dong pagoda, Trang An, Bai Dinh pagoda. Besides the popular attractions in Ninh Binh, you should not miss Mua cave, Cuc Phuong national park, Thung Nham bird park, Van Long Nature Reserve, Kenh Ga, and Phat Diem Church.
If your time is limited, you can visit Ninh Binh in one day to visit most of the highlights. If you want to cover all the famous destinations in Ninh Binh, you should count to spend 2 - 3 days. It is also very recommended, when visiting Ninh Binh, to combine with other places such as Mai Chau, a peaceful valley with breathtaking scenery, exotic cultures of Vietnam's hill tribes, or Pu Luong reserve, an authentic place unspoiled by tourism.
Ninh Binh 2 days, 1-night trip offers you the most attractive sites in Ninh Binh. We will visit Hoa Lu, situated 100 km south of Hanoi. It was the first capital city of Vietnam under the Dinh and Le Dynasties between 968 and 1009 AD. We take a rowing boat on Tam Coc and Trang An to explore outstanding natural sceneries of limestone karst landscapes, climb to Mua cave and enjoy the best panoramic view from the peak.