Aptly nicknamed the “Halong Bay In-land”, the Ninh Bình Province is frequently overlooked by international travelers. While it’s a shame that few people ever see it, for those that do, the lack of crowds only makes their trip more magical. While Halong Bay sits by the sea, the limestone karsts in Ninh Bình arise only from the ground. Covered in lush greenery and carved by …
9 Famous Vietnamese Buddhist Pagodas
As a Buddhist country, Vietnam is rich in eye-catching pagodas. From the city centers of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to the isolated mountains of the Ninh Binh Province, there's usually a Buddhist temple nearby. Many of these historical places in Vietnam were built hundreds of years ago. Blessed with striking architecture, splendid gardens, and stunning visual art, here are …
Ngo Dong River – Ninh Binh Province
The Ngo Dong River (Song Ngo Dong) can be found in the Ninh Binh Province, about 100km from Hanoi. Surrounded by grand limestone mountains, secretive caves, and beautiful greenery, Ngo Dong is renowned for its beauty. This river passes through the popular Tam Coc - a stunning slice of serene natural beauty that is akin to a miniature Ha Long Bay. Also known as Three Caves, …
Boi River – Hoa Binh and Ninh Binh Provinces
The Boi River (Sông Bôi) is about 125 km/78 miles long and flow through both Hòa Bình Province and Ninh Bình Province, just southwest of Hanoi in northern Vietnam. The basin area of the river is about 1550 km2/600 miles squared, and if you follow it towards the coast, it converges with the Hoang Long River. Serena Kim Boi Resort The Serena Kim Boi Resort (affiliate link) …
Ninh Binh City, Vietnam
A micro-city in Vietnam’s Red River Delta, Ninh Bình City is a gateway to some of the country’s most spectacular and underrated landscapes. Acting as the administrative center for the Ninh Bình Province, the city is a great base for travelers that are exploring nearby areas like Tam Coc or Van Long. While most of the attractions are outside of the city limits, the perks of …
Cuc Phuong National Park – Ninh Binh Province
Vietnam’s oldest national park, Cúc Phuong, was consecrated in 1962 by President Ho Chi Minh. Situated on the Red River Delta, the national park is one of the closest wildlife areas to Hanoi and the largest nature reserve in the country. Biodiversity is an integral component in this park and three conservation programs run simultaneously to protect the area's primates, …
Discover the Vietnamese Landscapes of Kong: Skull Island
The 2017 blockbuster Kong: Skull Island centers on a team of scientists and explorers mapping a mysterious island. Led by a combat unit not entirely ready to return home in the waning days of the Vietnam War, they soon encounter the 100-foot tall Kong and all hell breaks loose. Of course, he's not even the scariest monster they eventually face in their attempts to escape the …
Kenh Ga Hot Spring – Ninh Binh Province
If you are traveling in Northern Vietnam, near the Ninh Binh Province, make sure you add Kenh Ga Hot springs to your list of must-see attractions. The natural beauty of the Vietnamese countryside surrounds visitors as they soak in these mineral springs. Found in the floating village of Kenh Ga, the waters begin at the foothills of Canh Ga Mountain along the Hoang Long River. …