Ninh Binh travel experience – Have you recently seen some shared pictures of the beautiful scenery in Ninh Binh? Curious about the beautiful scenery here? Through this article, you will have a more general view of the ancient capital with many fascinating things.

Below is a picture of the ancient capital through my eyes. If it can make you interested and curious, rest assured, because Bike Plus will bring interesting experiences you can pocket when coming here.

What is Ninh Binh tourism? Attractions in Ninh Binh

You can refer to the article: WHERE SHOULD NINH BINH TRAVEL PLAY? to schedule a combination of forms of eco-tourism, convalescence, spiritual tourism, adventure tourism, discovery tourism, etc., accordingly.

Here are pictures of the most famous tourist areas in Ninh Binh for your reference:

Trang An scenic spot – a very hot tourist destination in Ninh Binh

Most tourists traveling to Ninh Binh choose Trang Anh as their first destination. Trang An scenic spot is a complex of caves, rivers and mountains intertwined, here you will be able to ride a boat down the water to visit the caves and it takes 3-4 hours to complete.

Tam Coc – Bich Dong – a tourist destination not to be missed in Ninh Binh

If you wonder what Ninh Binh has, Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourist area is the answer. In the ripe rice season around September – October, Tam Coc welcomes thousands of visitors every day to visit and check in. Standing from above you will see the picturesque golden rice carpet. And if you come here in the summer, you will be able to see the beautiful lotus flowers blooming. Another experience going to Ninh Binh for girls is to remember to bring a few sets of styles such as skirts or dresses when coming here to check in!

Mua Cave – a virtual check-in place in Ninh Binh

Mua Cave is currently a hot virtual living place in Ninh Binh for young people. Hang Mua tourist area is located in Khe Dau Ha village, about 4km from Tam Coc Bich Dong, so you should combine these two famous tourist attractions together in the same time!

Tuyet Tinh Coc – a unique tourist destination in Ninh Binh

Tuyet Tinh Coc Ninh Binh is a small lake, surrounded by mountains and quite few entrances, so it is called so. Compared to the above places, this great love cup has fewer people to visit. This is a Ninh Binh backpacking destination for young people who love to explore, like something strange and unique.

Bai Dinh Pagoda – a spiritual tourist destination in Ninh Binh

Bai Dinh Pagoda is a large pagoda with a unique design in Ninh Binh. This temple annually welcomes millions of visitors and Buddhists from all over the world. At the beginning of the new year, this temple is crowded with people from all over the world to pray for the best luck, so if you like to have a good time, you should go to Bai Dinh pagoda at this time.

Phat Diem Stone Church

As a cross between Eastern Buddhism and Western Catholicism, Phat Diem Stone Church is a unique architectural work with exquisite sculptures and carvings. The architectural complex of Phat Diem Cathedral includes: a large church with 4 churches next to it on both sides, three artificial caves with ponds, monuments, and communal houses.

• Location: located in Phat Diem town, far from the city center. Ninh Binh is about 28km.
• Ticket price: Free to visit

What should you try when coming to Ninh Binh?

Ninh Binh burnt rice

If you have the opportunity to come to Ninh Binh, you can not help but enjoy the specialty of burnt rice here. Unlike the usual snacking elderberry dish, Ninh Binh elderberry is made more elaborately by mixing two types of dry rice and sticky rice. Through the process of cooking many stages, the finished piece of burnt rice has a spongy, crispy yellow color. Ninh Binh burnt rice is often eaten with sauce and fried mountain goat meat or kidney heart, keeping in the memory of tourists the delicious taste that is hard to resist.

• Address to try: Hoang Giang Restaurant – Hang Ca, Truong Yen, Hoa Lu
• Price from 200,000 VND/piece

Ninh Binh mountain goat meat

Ninh Binh mountain goat is a famous specialty here with moderately tender meat, not too chewy, with a characteristic smell but not strong. When eating Ninh Binh mountain goat, you can eat it with cork sauce, or ginger fish sauce with lemon, ginger, chili, lemongrass, galangal and raw vegetables to increase the flavor and sweetness of the meat. In addition, Ninh Binh mountain goats are also made stir-fried and rolled dishes that will satisfy all diners.

• Address to try: Duc De Restaurant Ninh Binh – 446 Nguyen Hue, Ninh Binh
• Price from 100,000 – 300,000 VND/piece

Ninh Binh mountain snail

Ninh Binh mountain snail is a specialty dish of Ninh Binh with a characteristic sweet taste, slightly chewy with many cooking methods such as stir-fried with chili and pepper or boiled snails with fish sauce, steamed with ginger. With cool Ninh Binh weather, you can enjoy the sweet taste of snails with a cool can of beer, guaranteed to bring an unforgettable refreshing feeling, especially in the summer.

• Address to try: Quoc Quan restaurant – Trang An, Truong Yen, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh
• Price 80,000 – 100,000 VND/ dish

eel vermicelli

Eel vermicelli is a specialty in Ninh Binh you will regret if you don’t try it. Ninh Binh eel vermicelli uses eel nuggets, the back is pinkish brown, the belly is yellow, the baby is a bit small but the meat is very fragrant and firm. Ninh Binh eel vermicelli broth is cooked from the eel bones and the tubular bones boiled for a long time to create a natural fatty and sweet taste, with a dark brown color, rich consistency, and mouth-watering taste.

• Address to try: Dung Thanh – 999 Tran Hung Dao, Van Giang ward, Ninh Binh
• Price from 30,000 VND/ bowl

Ninh Binh travel cost?

With a trip to Ninh Binh for 2 days and 1 night, the estimated cost will range from 1,700,000 to 2,000,000 VND/person; including: travel expenses (car rental, taxi, sightseeing boat, …), meal expenses, hotel fees, sightseeing tickets and some personal expenses. The cost will increase depending on your choice of time and location.

What should you eat when traveling to Ninh Binh?

Ninh Binh is home to many famous specialties with unique and very own flavors. If you plan to travel to Ninh Binh on your own, get ready a list of must-try dishes such as: Ninh Binh mountain goat, Ninh Binh mountain snail, elder rice, Tong Truong perch, eel vermicelli… Don’t miss the dishes. This is delicious because you will not be able to find this unique flavor anywhere else.

What is the best season to travel to Ninh Binh?

Spring and summer are the two most beautiful and suitable seasons for a trip to Ninh Binh. January-March is when the weather is in spring, the weather is cool, not too cold. April – June is when Ninh Binh enters the only ripe rice season of the year, combining pleasant and warm weather to please sightseeing and sightseeing. 

Above are all my Ninh Binh travel experiences . Hope this article will bring you useful information. If you are planning to travel to Ninh Binh, take the time to enjoy the wonderful experience in this ancient capital. Wish you have a meaningful time when coming to Ninh Binh. Love!