Ninh Binh is located in the South of Hanoi – about 2 hours drive from Hanoi, this is a province with many tourism potential, and many landscapes are recognized as world heritage sites by UNESCO. Let’s find out what we can do in Ninh Binh one day tour.
There are many attractions place to visit Ninh Binh one day, here are the most famous places in Ninh Binh
Trang An was recognized by UNESCO as the first dual World Heritage Site in Vietnam with two criteria: culture and nature in 2014. There are 21 lakes and 48 natural caves being exploited. Visitors can explore this place by boat for about 2 - 3 hours. There are 3 routes for you to choose from. Normally, routes 2 and 3 is suggested by many people as the most beautiful, passing through many famous spots.
Trang An Sightseeing ticket price: 250,000 VND; Children from 1m - 1.3m: 120,000 VND/person.
Free for children under 1m.
Besides taking a boat at Trang An, visitors can take boat at Tam Coc. This is considered "Ha Long Bay on land", and includes 3 caves: Hang Ca, Hang 2, Hang 3. Visitors can take the boat for nearly 2 hours. If visitors come in May you will have a chance to see the beautiful yellow colors.
Tam Coc Sightseeing ticket price: Adults: 250,000 VND/person/time
This is an attractive Ninh Binh tourist destination. Visitors need to conquer nearly 500 stone steps to the peak of the mountain. When reach the top visitors can immense rice fields and see the majestic scenery of mountains and rivers.
Mua cave entrance fee tickets is 100.000vnd/ person.
Kids under 1 meter free of charge.
Bai Dinh is one of the large pagodas in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. This pagoda holds many records such as the largest gold-plated bronze Buddha statue in Asia, the tallest stupa in Southeast Asia, the pagoda has the longest Arhat corridor in Asia...
From the entrance gate visitors will take the electric car visit the pagoda
Bai Dinh Pagoda entrance fees ticket price: Electric car: 60,000 VND/person;
Tickets to visit the Stupa: 50,000 VND/person (Optional)
This is the first capital of the centralized feudal regime, associated with the history of the three dynasties of Dinh, Early Le, and Ly.
Nowadays, visitors can see 2 temples dedicated for 2 Kings is Kinh Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh
Hoa Lu ancient capital ticket price: Adults 20,000 VND; Children 6-15 years old: 10,000 VND
Bich Dong is a unique pagoda inside the mountain, visitors can see 3 different areas of the pagoda (Chua Ha – Low pagoda, Chua Trung – Middle pagoda and Chua Thuong – upper pagoda. When visitors reach the peak of the pagoda can see it surrounded by majestic mountains.
Bich Dong entrance fee tickets: Here is free. Visitors don’t need to pay any entrance fees tickets.
If you are an animal lover, you will definitely feel excited and amazed when coming to Thung Nham Bird Garden. This eco-tourism area has up to 40 different bird species, many of which are in the red books of Vietnam and the world. Watching flocks of white birds flying into the sky, you will not be able to take your eyes off this attractive tourist destination.
Thung Nham entrance fees ticket: Adults 100,000 VND
Tuyet Tinh Coc is also known as Am Tien cave. The name Tuyet Tinh Coc is because when tourists come here, seeing the charming green landscape,
This famous landmark is located in Truong Yen town, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh, belonging to the Hoa Lu ancient capital relic complex.
The entrance fee is 40.000 VND
Van Long Natural Reserve is the largest wetland conservation area in northern Vietnam. This place has many Vietnamese records, such as the largest number of white-rumped langurs and the largest natural picture. Taking a boat along the reserve, you will see clear water showing layers of moss.
Van Long Natural Reserve entrance ticket: Adults: 20,000 VND
Thien Ha cave located in the World Heritage area - Trang An scenic complex, Thien Ha cave eco-tourism area attracts tourists because it has a purely wild and poetic beauty. It is considered a beautiful cave with magnificent stalactites.
As a famous architectural work of art, Phat Diem stone church is known as the "Catholic capital of Vietnam". The church attracts many visitors, especially Catholics. Visitors don’t need pay any entrance fees for tickets.
These is the most interesting activities at Ninh Binh, visitors can take at Trang An, Tam Coc, Thung Nang, Van Long. The boat goes through the caves, and visitors can immerse the beauty of the Limestone mountains.
Cycling around the countryside to explore the daily life of local people such a great experience for all visitors coming to Ninh Binh
Hoa Lu Ninh Binh is the first capital of Vietnam, that’s why there are many temples and pagodas that have long time history from 300 – 400 years old to a thousand years old.
Mua Cave, or Dancing Cave is located on Ngoa Long Mountain, in the core area of the Trang An World Heritage Complex, Hang Mua has geological and geomorphological characteristics typical of limestone mountains that are millions of years old.
To reach the peak visitors need to climb 486 stone steps and get the panoramic views.
Lotus pond inside Mua Cave Ecolodge - the best time to visit is in May when the lotus flowers bloom. Don't forget to bring a camera to take the best photos.
Besides visiting famous places, visitors can enjoy famous dishes such as Burnt rice, Ninh Binh eel vermicelli, Sticky rice with ants eggs, Mountain snails, and goat meat.
From Hanoi to Ninh Binh is about 100 km, it takes about 2 hours. Visitors can go by bus, train, motorbike, or private car. Each way has different advantages and disadvantages, but most of visitors have a short time and often join a 1-day group tour.
Because they arrange the timetable is suitable, it already includes a two-way bus, entrance fees, boat trip... The price is also suitable from over 30 USD/person - depending on the places visited.
Thanks to favorable climate conditions, visitors can travel to Ninh Binh every time of the year.
January to March is the spring, which is suitable for visitors who can combine tourism and spring tours to visit pagodas and pagoda ceremonies to pray for good luck.
May and early June are the times of the ripe rice season in Tam Coc, which is very suitable for tourists who like to take photos. But the weather will be hot and humid.
August to December is the autumn and Winter, the weather is also very pleasant for travel.
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What is included and not included in a Ninh Binh one-day tour from Hanoi
Most of the tour included: Transfer – 2 ways, English speaking guide, Lunch, Entrance fees, boat trip.
Not included: Drinks, tips, and personal expenses.
Many local tour operators offer tours with different itineraries and prices. It's not difficult to find the information, however, something is also very confusing - because there are so many travel agents and many packages.
Visitors can choose to book Online or Offline - both are good. But please find a good travel agent, they guarantee the services and price for customers and they have many good reviews as well.
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One day is a bit short, but it's still worth it. Visitors can visit famous places such as Trang An, Hoa Lu Hang Mua If visitors, we would recommend visiting 2 days 1 night or 3 days 2 nights
Recommend for 2 days in Ninh Binh
Visitors can visit Bai Dinh pagoda, Tam Coc, Bich Dong Pagoda, Thai Vi temple.
Recommend for 3 days – Cuc Phuong National Park
If visitors have 3 days can visit Cuc Phuong National Park - trekking through the forest, and visiting many places.
Visit the conservation centers.
Trekking in the jungle or cycling in the forest
Bird watching
Visit prehistoric caves (Dong Nguoi Xua)
Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex: 250,000 VND/person, including scenic tickets and shared boat trips.
Tam Coc boat tour: Scenic ticket & boat tour: 250.000 VND/ person
Mua Cave: 100,000VND/person
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital: 20,000VND/person
Bai Dinh pagoda: 60.000 VND/person - included entrance fees and electric car to the main gate
Van Long Natural Reserve: 20,000VND/pax for scenic tickets
Tuyet Tinh Coc (Am Tien Cave): 20,000VND/person
Thien Ha Cave: 120,000VND/person including scenic tickets & ferry
Thung Nham Bird Park: 140,000VND/person including scenic tickets & ferry
Near Trang An: Duc Tuan Restaurant, Truong An Restaurant, Thang Long Restaurant
Near Tam Coc & Mua cave: Spicy Garden Restaurant, Tam Coc Memory Restaurant, Anh Dzung restaurant
There are many options for visitors can stay in Ninh Binh from budget to Luxury at Ninh Binh
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Author Hoan Nguyen
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He has over 10 years of experience working in the tourism sector and operator. He has traveled to many places in Vietnam and around the world.
