Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Ninh Binh

Rice fields between karst peaks, rowed by boat.

About Ninh Binh

Often called Ha Long Bay on land, Ninh Binh is a landscape of rice fields, rivers and karst peaks. Travellers explore it by rowing boat, by bicycle and on foot.

It works as a day trip from Hanoi, but one night lets travellers see the valley early in the morning, before the crowds.

What travellers come for

Highlights of Ninh Binh

Trang An

Trang An

River caves and temples by rowing boat.

Tam Coc

Tam Coc

Three caves along a river through the rice fields.

Hang Mua viewpoint

Hang Mua viewpoint

Five hundred steps to a view of the whole valley.

Bai Dinh Pagoda

Bai Dinh Pagoda

One of the largest Buddhist complexes in Vietnam.

Hoa Lu

Hoa Lu

The country's ancient capital.

Rice fields and peaks

Rice fields and peaks

Best by bicycle, early in the day.

When to go

Ninh Binh month by month

Jan 17° 20 mm Feb 18° 28 mm Mar 21° 45 mm Apr 25° 85 mm May 29° 180 mm Jun 31° 240 mm Jul 32° 280 mm Aug 31° 300 mm Sep 29° 260 mm Oct 26° 130 mm Nov 22° 50 mm Dec 18° 25 mm Best time for Ninh Binh Outlined months

Recommended months

March, April, October, November, December

Average temperature and monthly rainfall. A thick outline marks the months we recommend.

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  • Boutique resorts with family rooms
  • Bicycle tours and local guides
  • Private transfers to and from Hanoi
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