Below is the hottest Ninh Binh travel experience in 2025 – complete, practical and most updated to help you fully explore “Ha Long Bay on land” only ~100km from Hanoi!
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- Why is Ninh Binh HOT in 2025?
- 1. What is the best season to travel to Ninh Binh?
- 2. How to get to Ninh Binh
- 3. Where in Ninh Binh?
- 4. Hottest places in Ninh Binh 2025
- 5. What to eat in Ninh Binh?
- 6. Super hot suggested itinerary 2N1D/3N2D
- 7. Tips for virtual living – taking beautiful photos in Ninh Binh
- 8. Ninh Binh specialties you should buy
- 9. Ninh Binh Travel Tips 2025
- 10. Useful applications
Why is Ninh Binh HOT in 2025?
- Beautiful natural scenery , especially in autumn and early spring
- Check-in with millions of views at Trang An, Hang Mua, Tam Coc
- Slow travel trend , near Hanoi, easy to travel, light relaxation
- Chosen by Hollywood to film (Kong: Skull Island)
- Many beautiful homestays , good service, cheap cost
1. What is the best season to travel to Ninh Binh?
| Season | Time | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Spring | January–March | Flowers bloom, Bai Dinh pagoda is crowded with festival |
| Summer | April–June | The golden rice season in Tam Coc is super beautiful |
| Autumn | September–October | Cool weather, mild sunshine, few visitors |
| Winter | November–December | Dry, super chill photo shoot |
May-June and September-October are the peak months for virtual check-in .
2. How to get to Ninh Binh
From Hanoi:
- Bus : from Giap Bat/My Dinh → Ninh Binh (90k – 150k, 2 hours)
- Train : Hanoi Station → Ninh Binh Station (~3 hours)
- Motorbike trip : along National Highway 1A or Phap Van – Cau Gie – Ninh Binh expressway
- Group tour/day : many units organize 1 or 2 day tours from Hanoi
3. Where in Ninh Binh?
Homestay/hotel with super nice view :
| Place of residence | Location | Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Tam Coc Garden Resort | Tam Coc | High-class, classy, super chill |
| Trang An Retreat | Trang An | Mountain view, lake, rustic style |
| Chez Loan Homestay | Tam Coc | Good price, friendly owner |
| Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel | Center | Convenient, close to attractions |
Tips : You should book a place to stay near Tam Coc – Trang An for convenient travel.
4. Hottest places in Ninh Binh 2025
| Destination | Featured Description |
|---|---|
| Trang An | UNESCO World Heritage – boat ride through the cave, super beautiful |
| Hang Mua | Climb 500 steps – enjoy panoramic view of Tam Coc from above |
| Tam Coc – Bich Dong | “Ha Long Bay on land” – boat ride among rice fields |
| Bai Dinh Pagoda | The largest temple complex in Southeast Asia, spirituality + architecture |
| Hoa Lu ancient capital | Historical relics of Dinh – Le dynasty |
| Van Long Lagoon | Peaceful eco-tourism, few tourists, and even langurs |
| Valley | Bird garden, cave, thousand year old elm tree, very cool |
5. What to eat in Ninh Binh?
| Specialty food | Suggested featured restaurants |
|---|---|
| Mountain goat rice | Duc De Restaurant, Hoang Giang |
| Ninh Binh eel vermicelli | Mrs. Phan’s eel vermicelli |
| Steamed mountain snails with lemongrass | Rainy season – specialty of rocky mountains |
| To Nhu vermicelli with meatballs | Small restaurant but very delicious |
Muslim/Halal-friendly:
- There are not many official Halal restaurants yet, but you can request vegetarian meals , seafood , or bring dry Halal food.
- Some resorts offer cooking services upon request (if booked in advance)
6. Super hot suggested itinerary 2N1D/3N2D
2 days 1 night itinerary:
Day 1 :
- Morning: Arrive in Ninh Binh → Hoa Lu Ancient Capital → Mua Cave (climb the mountain before noon)
- Lunch: Lunch with mountain goat rice
- Afternoon: Trang An (2-3 hours boat ride) → Check-in homestay
Day 2 :
- Morning: Tam Coc – Bich Dong → Cycling around the village
- Noon: Return to Hanoi or continue to Bai Dinh Pagoda
3 days 2 nights itinerary:
- Day 1 : Hoa Lu – Hang Mua – Check-in Tam Coc
- Day 2 : Trang An – Van Long Lagoon – Thung Nham
- Day 3 : Bai Dinh Pagoda – buy specialties → return to Hanoi
7. Tips for virtual living – taking beautiful photos in Ninh Binh
- Hang Mua : reach the top early morning or sunset
- Trang An : choose early morning (few visitors, mild sunshine)
- Tam Coc : go during the rice harvest season (May – June)
- Thung Nham : wear white – blue – beige to look super chill in photos
8. Ninh Binh specialties you should buy
- Dry rice crisp packet
- Dried goat meat (if not vegetarian/Halal)
- Gia Vien shrimp paste
- Kim Son Wine (if you do not abstain from alcohol)
9. Ninh Binh Travel Tips 2025
- Wear sturdy sneakers or sandals (lots of climbing, walking)
- Bring an umbrella/hat and sunscreen if going in the summer.
- Do not litter when boating, preserve the ecological environment
- You should bring cash , because many places do not accept cards.
- Avoid going on weekends/crowded , should go during the week when it’s less crowded
10. Useful applications
- Google Maps : find directions, places to visit
- Grab : book a car from Ninh Binh city center (limited in remote areas)
- Traveloka / Agoda : book early to get good prices
- Halal Navi / Zabihah : look up Halal food if needed
Do you want me to design a detailed itinerary for you, according to Halal / vegetarian / group / family ? Or need suggestions for nice – cheap – mountain view hotels ? I can make a personal suggestion!
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