One day in Ninh Binh, where to travel?
The tourist land of Ninh Binh has long been the desire of many domestic and foreign tourists. That’s right, Ninh Binh owns many beautiful tourist destinations such as Hoa Lu ancient capital, Trang An relics, Tam Coc – Bich Dong complex, Bai Dinh pagoda,… If you are planning to visit If you want to visit this place but still don’t know how to get around, eat, stay, etc., it’s best to choose Ninh Binh tours.

Which season is beautiful in Ninh Binh?
Ninh Binh is a place you can visit at many times of the year. However, you should come here in spring (January – March) when the weather is cool, there are many festivals, and summer (May – August) to see the golden rice fields or fragrant lotus ponds.
Suggested 1-day Ninh Binh travel itinerary
Itinerary 1: Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc Bich Dong
6:30 am: depart from Hanoi to Ninh Binh by car or motorbike, it will take about 1 hour and 30 minutes. You can stop for breakfast in Phu Ly (Ha Nam) or go to Ninh Binh to eat.
8:30: Arrive in Ninh Binh, you should rent a bicycle for convenience, you can go on small roads. Start your sightseeing journey in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Visit the temple of King Dinh – Le, visit Giap Tru Pagoda, admire the scenery of Truong Yen valley,…
11:00: Visit Mua Cave, climb the mountain to admire the scenery, take photos and check in.
12:00: Have lunch at the restaurant and rest.
1:30 p.m.: Continue to Tam Coc – Bich Dong boat wharf. Take a boat to explore the caves, visit the temple of Saint Tran, Thai Vi temple worshiping kings. Then return to the wharf.
4:30 p.m.: end the tour and return home.

Schedule 2: Ninh Binh – Bai Dinh – Trang An
6:30 am: depart for Ninh Binh.
8:30 am: Arriving in Ninh Binh, you should also rent a bicycle for convenient travel. The first point is Bai Dinh Pagoda, starting a 1-day tour of Ninh Binh. Admire Buddha at Tam The temple. Explore the Arhat corridor, the largest bell tower in Southeast Asia, the 11m high Maitreya Buddha statue,…
12:30: Have vegetarian lunch at the temple or go to the restaurant and rest.
13:30: Move to Trang An tourist area boat wharf. You can take a boat trip to visit Bright cave, Dark cave,… to admire the impressive nature. Visit the temple of God Cao Son.
4:30 p.m: end the tour and return home.

What to eat when traveling to Ninh Binh in 1 day?
Mountain goat
Coming to Ninh Binh, even just for a day, you must definitely try mountain goat dish to feel the typical flavor of this land. Ninh Binh mountain goats live in caves in the mountains. They eat grass and herbs, so the meat is not only fragrant but also good for health. Goat meat is chewy and sweet in the mouth, making any dish delicious.

Burnt rice
The famous Ninh Binh scorched rice is sold everywhere. You can buy it to eat along the way, when sightseeing, or eat it with goat meat for lunch. Burnt rice is made from selected quality rice grains, a rustic dish but contains a lot of effort from the maker. Burned rice bought as a gift is perfect, everyone likes it.

Although traveling to Ninh Binh in 1 day is short, if you know how to arrange your schedule properly, you can still visit many places. Eat many delicious dishes and experience many interesting activities in this ancient capital. Let’s learn to plan appropriately for your upcoming trip!