Notes that you need to know when traveling in Ninh Binh

 When should you travel in Ninh Binh?

Traveling to Ninh Binh you can go all year round and each season has its own beauty. Many famous places of Ninh Binh are exploited for tourism year round, creating a Ninh Binh that is always full of tourists. But it cannot be said that traveling to Ninh Binh is always the most beautiful. In 1 year, Ninh Binh also has 2 seasons called golden time for tourists to visit.

Spring time: The first days of the year from January to March, the weather is very cool in the early spring days. Time for people to visit famous places combined with spring travel. Ideal for those who travel to Spirituality such as visiting Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An and Stone Church...

Time in Summer: Summer days from April to June are most suitable for many people. Ecological tourist spots such as Tam Coc - Bich Dong, Cuc Phuong forest, and Trang An are crowded with tourists. Or everyone can experience the beauty of the ripe rice fields in Tam Coc or go to Cuc Phuong forest to see thousands of butterflies filling the road. These are the moments that will help you to take one-of-a-kind selfies.

Means of transportation to Ninh Binh

Bus:

Moving from Hanoi: You can go to any bus station and have a car to go back to Ninh Binh or now go to many high-class car companies to take passengers from Hanoi to Ninh Binh cheaply and conveniently. It only takes you about 2 hours to travel on Phap Van - Cau Gie highway to get to Ninh Binh from Hanoi very quickly.

Moving from Ho Chi Minh: You can go to big bus stations such as Mien Dong Bus Station, Western Bus Station, An Suong Bus Station to catch a sleeper bus from here to Ninh Binh. It will take you about 20 hours to travel. But in return you can save a lot of travel costs. Choose buses that go through the night so you can take advantage of a long sleep.

Moving from other provinces: Similarly, you can go to big bus stations or pick up cars along National Highway 1A. If you pick up the car along the way, you should pay attention to pay the price before getting on the bus to make sure you are not challenged

Train:

Moving from Hanoi: You can go with the train SE7 (6h15) or SE5 (9h00). Taking the train is safe and cheap, but inconvenient in terms of time.

Moving from Ho Chi Minh: There are currently 5 trains from Ho Chi Minh City to Ninh Binh namely SE8, SE6, SE2, SE4, TN2. With many different time frames, you are free to choose the one that works for you. Travel time from 29-32 hours.

Moving from other provinces and cities: You can contact ticket offices and stations near your location to find the right train for your trip.

Plane:

Moving from Ho Chi Minh: You can travel by flights from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi. Then follow the bus or car to move to Ninh Binh

Motorcycle:

Moving from Hanoi: You can travel by motorbike, so pay attention to the speed and check the vehicle carefully before moving. It will take you 2 hours to get to Ninh Binh. This method has the advantage that you can use a motorbike throughout your trip without paying for a rental car.

Moving in Ninh Binh: Choosing to rent a motorbike is still the most convenient option with the best cost when traveling. Here you can call and someone will come and deliver the car to you. Rent a day from 100,000 to 150,000 VND

Hotels in Ninh Binh

Resort: After long and tiring days by the seemingly endless Ninh Binh travel journey, if you really want to rest and enjoy or simply want to find a place to relax on the weekend with family, do not ignore the resorts in Ninh Binh. With a special favor from nature, Ninh Binh has many wonderful resorts.

Here are some addresses you can refer to:

Emeralda Ninh Binh Resort: Van Long Conservation Area, Gia Van, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh - 0229 3658 333

Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort: No. 9 Tam Coc, Ninh Thang, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh - 0229 3888 555

Tam Coc Garden resort: Hai Nham, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh - 0378 253 555

Trang An Retreat: Trang An, Truong Yen, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh - 0898 743 863

Hotels: The most popular form of accommodation in Ninh Binh, in any tourist destination you can easily find a hotel or motel with diverse room rates, suitable for your needs. your own request.

Here are some addresses you can refer to:

Buy Caves Ecolodge: Khe Ha, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh - 0229 3619 679

Tam Coc Banana Bungalow: Tuan Cao, Ninh Thang, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh - 096 266 33 55

Golden Season Hotel: Nguyen Huu An, Phuc Son, Ninh Binh - 098 149 35 89

The Reed Hotel: Dinh Dien, Dong Thanh, Ninh Binh - 0229 3889 979

Homestay: Along with the strong development of tourism scale, homestays in Ninh Binh are also invested and built to promote more diversity of accommodation when traveling to Ninh Binh.

Here are some addresses you can refer to:

Nan House – Tam Coc: Team 4, Van Lam, Ninh Hai, Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Ninh Binh - 090 230 37 69

Chezbeo Homestay: Kha Luong Hamlet, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh - 094 391 71 35

Ninh Binh Valley Homestay: Ninh Xuan, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh - 097 536 86 65

Ninh Binh Greenland Homestay: Ninh Xuan, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh - 0374 692 699

Interesting tourist attractions in Ninh Binh

Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex is the only place up to now in Southeast Asia recognized by UNESCO as a mixed world heritage. It is a tourist complex including Trang An- Tam Coc- Bich Dong eco-tourism area, Special-use primeval forest and Hoa Lu ancient capital.

When coming to the natural areas of Trang An as well as Tam Coc - Bich Dong, we will come to the limestone ranges of millions of years old, forming valleys, caves, lakes, ecosystems and mangroves, so we will You must buy tickets to visit and rent a boat. Because the ticket price varies according to the season of the year, visiting on weekdays not only avoids overcrowding but also saves money.

Hoa Lu ancient capital cultural heritage site is located in Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district. After parking, buying tickets, we can visit the temple of King Le and King Dinh in the special protection area of ​​the relic along with the tomb of King Dinh on Ma Yen mountain. After learning about the history of the Dinh and Le dynasties, we will continue to experience the shepherd wearing a hat, holding a bamboo whip, riding a buffalo through the immense rice fields.

Besides, Bai Dinh spiritual tourist area is the largest temple complex in Vietnam. This place with the most records in Vietnam is no stranger to titles such as the pagoda with the largest gilded bronze Buddha in Asia, the pagoda with the longest Arhat corridor in Asia, the tallest Bao Thap in Asia, the pagoda with the longest Arhat corridor in Asia. The largest bronze Maitreya statue in Southeast Asia,... it's best to contact the professional guide of the temple to know more. Just by listening, you can tell that this population is very large. To save travel time, we can rent a tram if we don't want to walk. Along with the ticket price is always listed, the temple opens at 6am and usually closes at 9pm.

In addition, if you want to learn more about Ninh Binh, you can visit Phat Diem stone church and Kim Son coastal area. There is a world biosphere reserve in the Red River Delta recognized by UNESCO. Kim Son is the only coastal area in Ninh Binh, after many days of exploring the beautiful mountains and forests here, we can breathe the air of the sea.

Delicious dishes in Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh burnt rice: Burnt rice is not a traditional dish of Ninh Binh people, but created by a son of the ancient capital and kept and developed until now. A rustic dish, showing the ingenuity of human hands, has been handed down for hundreds of years, becoming a specialty of the ancient capital, one of the famous delicacies of Ninh Binh.

Ninh Binh mountain goat meat: Ninh Binh mountain goat meat is characterized by firmness, low fat and aromatic taste. It is said that the reason for this is because in Ninh Binh there are many rocky mountains, goats run and jump a lot, so their muscles are firmer and less fat than goats grazing on hills. On the other hand, with the typical topography of flooded limestone mountains, there are many types of vegetables, grass, and herbs suitable for goat food such as gai gai, yellow leg, cypress, ozo, lime, cow's hoof. , gourd, gourd, gourd, rat's snout, snout, gooseberry, create the quality and delicious taste of goat meat. Some other local ingredients and specialties also contribute to highlighting Ninh Binh goat meat dishes, including vegetables served with typical rocky terrain, Kim Son wine, Nho Quan wine and Ninh Binh burnt rice. .

Kim Son fish salad: Every 2 months when it rains, it's the season to go fishing. The frogfish is in the same family as the eel, but the frog lives in slightly salty water (tuberculosis) and brackish water (character frog). The tuber larva is large and horizontal, and the slug is long. Dumplings are like eels in length, but in width they are like eels. The frogfish has several meters long, the small one is 3-4 ounces, the big one weighs up to a kilogram. The frogfish here is slippery and fierce, so catching it is not easy. The frog salad here is served with a variety of vegetables and spices such as fig leaves, guava leaves, clove leaves, sesame buds, apricot leaves, sour star fruit, and bay leaves. way. People wrap those leaves into a funnel, put the meat in it, brush with water, add a few grains of white salt, a few slices of dried onion, and maybe add a slice of fresh chili and then wrap it up.

Ninh Binh Mountain Snail: This species of Ninh Binh mountain snail is extremely rare because they only live in rock caves, it is not until the rainy season from April to August that mountain snails crawl out to find food and reproduce. Mountain snails are found in most places in Ninh Binh province, but most of them are concentrated in the limestone mountains of Tam Diep, Yen Mo and Nho Quan, Hoa Lu. Mountain snails are very difficult to detect, people often have to get up early in the morning when snails crawl out of the cave to find food and catch them. Mountain snail meat is tough, crispy, sweet, fragrant with traditional medicine. Mountain snails can be processed into many dishes such as grilled, fried with tamarind, steamed with ginger, boiled and drained, mixed with onion salad... all very attractive.

Cuc Phuong Curry Chicken: Cuc Phuong Curry Chicken has long become a specialty livestock species of Nho Quan district (Ninh Binh), this chicken is raised in Cuc Phuong mountain forests, with suitable climate and natural conditions. So the meat is fragrant and delicious, very popular. Cuc Phuong curry chicken has long become a specialty livestock species of Nho Quan district (Ninh Binh), this chicken is raised in the mountainous area of ​​Cuc Phuong, with suitable climate and natural conditions, so the meat is delicious and delicious. , very popular.

Dong Giao pineapple: Dong Giao pineapple is a trademark of agricultural products of Tam Diep land, Ninh Binh. Dong Giao pineapple is listed in the book Top 50 most famous specialty fruits in Vietnam. Dong Giao pineapple together with Tong Truong perch, mountain goat and Ninh Binh elderberry are considered typical culinary specialties of Ninh Binh...

Special festivals in Ninh Binh

Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival: Bai Dinh Pagoda is the largest and most massive construction in Ninh Binh with many national and Southeast Asian recognized records. The pagoda has a large area with many items such as the ancient Bai Dinh pagoda area, Tam The Palace, Bao Thap, Quan The Am temple, Bell tower, ... attracting tourists from many places. Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival is a spring festival, held on the occasion of the Lunar New Year and starts from the afternoon of the 1st day of the Lunar New Year. This is a festival to remember the merits of the national heroes of the country, pray for the nation's peace and prosperity.

Thai Vi Temple Festival: Thai Vi Temple Festival is a big festival in Van Lam commune, usually held from March 14 to 16 of the lunar calendar for the purpose of worshiping King Tran Thai Tong, Tran Thanh Tong, and Tran Nhan Tong. , Tran Anh Tong and Hien Tu Hoang Thai Queen, in which, the most special one is King Tran Thai Tong - who reclaimed, established hamlets, recruited people to build the Van Lam base for the first time against the Nguyen Mong army. two. Thai Vi Temple Festival is held every 3 years in the years of the Rat, the Horse, and the Rooster with a very large scale. This is the general village festival, since ancient times all the villages of Vu Lam canton held this festival, the villages always took turns to process the holy palanquin to Cac communal house for sacrifice.

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Festival: Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Festival, also known as Truong Yen Festival, is a traditional festival held in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. This festival is held annually on the 6th to 8th of the third lunar month. The procession of the tablets of King Le and King Dinh took place in a grand manner with the procession team and the resounding drum troupe. The great ceremony includes the water procession, incense offering ceremony, memorial ceremony and lantern release festival. The festival always includes interesting folk games, attracting many locals as well as tourists to participate.

Trang An Festival: Trang An festival usually takes place on the 18th day of the third lunar month, this is a traditional festival to honor, promote and expand Trang An tourism to the world. The Trang An traditional festival opens to commemorate the merits of Saint Quy Minh Dai Vuong, who had merit in building and defending the nation.

Christmas Festival at Phat Diem Stone Church: Phat Diem Stone Church is considered as the Catholic capital of Vietnam. Every year, parishes are busy opening Christmas festivals to celebrate the birth of Jesus. A few days before Christmas, everyone excitedly prepared to redecorate the cathedral. Surrounded by rows of lanterns stretching along stone corridors along with paintings depicting the life of Jesus, parishes have also reset the model of the cave to represent the place where Jesus came to earth. The stage was staged right in the church grounds, people took advantage of practicing cultural performances, singing hymns to serve visitors.

Some notes when traveling in Ninh Binh

Necessary clothes and items: You should prepare clothes suitable for the place you plan to visit, choose comfortable and lightweight clothes if you want to climb the mountain, wear polite clothes if you go to spiritual sites. Austria A light jacket is also essential because most of the places to visit in Ninh Binh are in water areas where the climate is cool. In addition, it is necessary to prepare sunscreen, anti-mosquito, insect repellant and medicine for common diseases.

Communication: The landline phone area code of Ninh Binh is 0229. All telephone networks can cover all areas of Ninh Binh, with limitations in some remote and remote areas or in caves. Internet visitors can use at cafes, hotels or for free at the library of Ninh Binh province.

To be safe when traveling to Ninh Binh: When riding a tourist boat through the caves, visitors need to pay attention to the instructions of the boatman to avoid hitting rocks in the cave or sinking the boat causing an accident; Visitors are required to wear life jackets and comply with the regulations of the resort.

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