General introduction
In terms of historical relics, Ninh Binh is second only to Hanoi. Regarding tourism resources, Ninh Binh has everything, many beautiful scenes mixed. If you want to go to a rural place as beautiful as a picture, with many heritage sites but not too deserted and desolate, Ninh Binh is the number one choice.
These are the places you can visit for a day or two in Ninh Binh:
HOA LU ANCIENT CAPITAL
Here at the end of the 10th century, Hoa Lu was the capital of Vietnam for 42 years. You will only see the architecture of two temples built in the 17th century for Vietnamese people to worship and to thank the first two emperors who created a solid foundation for Vietnamese feudal dynasties afterward. But you will see artifacts from the 10th century unearthed underground. Especially historical stories about the struggle for the throne of various powers.
TRANG AN HERITAGE SITE
Trang An is like a picture in a real fairy tale and you will be a part of it. A unique world heritage site in Southeast Asia with both natural and cultural values. Imagine that by some miracle, small canals are connected to each other through the mountains. You will have moments lost in a fairy tale.
TAM COC BOAT ROUTE
It is the oldest boat tour route in Vietnam. Tam Coc with its unbelievable beauty during the rice season will make you unforgettable with its scenery like Ha Long on land, a poetic scene that is both strange and familiar.
BAI DINH - BIGGEST PAGODA OF THE RECORDS
If you are a Buddhist, love Buddhism or love Vietnamese architecture, then Bai Dinh Pagoda is definitely for you. This is one of the temples with the most records in the world. The world of Buddhism is waiting for you to explore. After this trip you may have new perspectives on life.
MUA CAVE MOUTAIN
Originating from a vague legend. But no one cares about it. People who come to the top of the mountain to dance cave want to challenge themselves to see how flexible they are. With just a little effort, you will have it all: a chest full of oxygen, sunshine, wind, the beauty of the fields in front and behind you. You are almost as tall as the birds in flight. Reaching the top of the dance cave means you have won over yourself.
THAI VI TEMPLE AND BICH DONG PAGODA CYCLING ROUTE
Sacred relics often do not need to express themselves by being massive. Have you ever seen a movie about a certain place, a place where a forgotten god resides? A small and beautiful temple. You cross a stone bridge. This architecture is located precariously on the mountainside. Partly located in a dark cave. An ancient iron gate as if it had been there for 500 years. That is Bich Dong Pagoda. With just a bicycle, you will be able to explore from a sunny field to a very old village. The destination is this ancient temple.
THUNG NHAM WITH BIRD GARDEN
THO HA VILLAGE
VAN LONG NATURAL RESERVE
CUC PHUONG BIGGEST AND OLDEST NATIONAL PARK
PHAT DIEM STONE CATHEDRAL
GA CANAL
THUNG NANG BOAT ROUTE
