Things to do in Ninh Binh

With many beautiful scenes located throughout the regions of Ninh Binh such as: Tam Coc, Hoa Lu, Trang An, Bai Dinh, Thien Ha cave, Thung Nham, Van Long Nature Reserve… Therefore, in Ninh Binh there will be many interesting activities to increase experiences for visitors when visiting these areas. Some favorite activities are:

1/ Cycling to visit beauty spots in Ninh Binh:
You are an active person, cycling will bring you the most enjoyable experience. You can stop anytime, anywhere to visit. You will have chance to encounter with locals that you could not do when travelling in a car.

Some great cycling routes are recommended:
From Tam Coc to Hoa Lu, cycling through the villages, rice field and along the river.
From Tam Coc to Bich Dong pagoda, Thung Nham Bird garden.
From Tam Coc  to Thai Vi temples which is in the middle of the rice field and then to Hang Mua cave
Cycling in Van Long nature reserve, Ride along Van Long dyke road and pedaling though villages and rice field in Van Long.
Cycling to Trang An and Bai Dinh pagoda
Cycling in Cuc Phuong National Park.

Biking in Ninh Binh

2/ Enjoy boat trip in Ninh Binh:
Of course, this is an indispensable activity when you visit Ninh Binh. Some places where you will enjoy a boat trip to admire the beautiful landscapes:
Tam Coc, Thien Ha cave, Thung Nang, Thung Nham, Trang An.
 These are small rowing boats made from steel or bamboo. and could take from 2 to 4 persons. No roof, and clients should prepare an umbrella or a rain coat when on the boat trip.

 
Boat trip in Ninh Binh

3/ Hiking in Ninh Binh:
Ninh Binh is surrounded by limestone mountains. Although they are not too high but you can enjoy a hiking to admire the beauty from above.
Hiking the Bich Dong pagoda, Mua cave, Ma Yen Mountain in Hoa Lu to visit the tomb of King Dinh on the top of this mountain. Or Hiking to the Silver Cloud peak Cuc Phuong National Park

4/ Learn How to Embroider in Van Long nature reserve:
Van Long is famous for not only the nature reserve where the landscape is still pristine but also a handicraft embroidery village. You can visit this craft village and if you are interested, you can learn how to make an embroidery from talented craftsmen in this village.

Learn how to embroider in Ninh Binh

5/ Try a local food in Ninh Binh:
Ninh Binh is famous for its specialties of Com Chay ( special fried rice) and Goat meat. If you are not vegetarian, you could try goat meat. The goats climb up to the limestone and eating the leaves, grasses. That makes the goat meat in Ninh Binh has a special taste.

Com Chay Ninh Binh made from rice cooked with special techniques to make crispy and very tasty fried rice.

Com Chay - Ninh Binh speciality

 
6/ Relaxing at Hotel:
Simply resting in a resort or hotel to refresh.
Currently, there are many luxury hotels resorts in Ninh binh. Even homestays are worth to stay and relax because of the beautiful landscapes around, close to nature, peaceful, tranquility. Many homestays also have swimming pools for you to relax.

Relaxing at homestay in Ninh Binh

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