Ninh Binh is one of the most attractive destinations for tourists in the Northern region of Vietnam. Spring tourism in Ninh Binh gives us many impressions because of the bright colors of the New Year’s Eve, the ancient capital becomes charming and acient. So today, let’s explore the ancient capital of in Ninh Binh with Ninh Binh Bike Tour during the festival season.

Spring weather in Ninh Binh

In the spring, from about January to March of the lunar calendar, Ninh Binh is neither too cold nor too hot. Tourists can combine tourism and spring sightseeing, visiting pagodas to pray for luck.

What’s special about Ninh Binh in spring

If you are too familiar with the image of Ninh Binh in the summer of June – July, the golden rice season in Tam Coc – Bich Dong, then in the spring days you will admire the image of Ninh Binh in a completely new way. In the spring, Ninh Binh holds many big festivals such as: Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival, Thai Vi Temple Festival, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Traditional Festival… It can be said that this is the time when Ninh Binh welcomes the most visitors in the year.

Top 5 Destinations in Ninh Binh in spring

1.Bai Dinh Pagoda

Bai Dinh Pagoda is an architectural complex located on Bai Dinh Mountain, surrounded by vast forests and mountains, so the air is fresh and cool all year round, very suitable for sightseeing. Besides, this is also a pagoda that holds many domestic records with a massive, majestic architecture, meticulous to every detail, likened to a paradise on earth.

In the minds of Vietnamese people, going to the pagoda at the beginning of the year is a way to find peace, tranquility and to pray for good things for the new year as well as “cleanse” the bad luck and sadness of the old year. It can be said that Bai Dinh Pagoda is an ideal spring travel destination, combining enjoying the scenery and praying for a peaceful and lucky new year.

Address: Gia Sinh Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province

2.Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Hoa Lu was chosen as the first capital of the centralized feudal state when Dinh Bo Linh ascended the throne. Although it was chosen as the capital of Dai Co Viet for a short time, many historical events related to the fate of the nation took place here, associated with the careers of three consecutive dynasties of the Dinh Dynasty, the Tien Le Dynasty and the Ly Dynasty with historical marks: unifying the country, defeating the Song Dynasty, suppressing the Cien Dynasty and starting the process of establishing the capital in Hanoi.

The ancient capital of Hoa Lu was about 300 hectares wide. including the Outer Citadel, Inner Citadel and Southern Citadel, surrounded by a series of arched stone walls and majestic landscapes. The Outer Citadel was about 140 hectares wide, located in Yen Thanh village, Truong Yen commune. This was the main palace, with the Dinh Temple and Le Temple areas as the center, and was also the place where King Dinh Tien Hoa raised the flag to establish the country. In front of the palace was Ma Yen Mountain, which is said to have been used as a place for King Dinh.

King Dinh Tien Hoang Temple is an important relic in the special protection area of the Hoa Lu ancient capital heritage complex. This is the only place in Vietnam that worships King Dinh Tien Hoang, his parents and sons, and has a memorial tablet for the generals of the Dinh Dynasty. King Dinh Temple, along with King Le Temple, is ranked in the top 100 famous 100-year-old structures in Vietnam. Like other relics in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, King Dinh Temple is located in the Trang An World Heritage Complex recognized by UNESCO in 2014.

About 300m from King Dinh Tien Hoang Temple is the temple worshiping King Le Dai Hanh, Qeen Mother Duong Van Nga, Le Long Dinh, and there is also a memorial tablet worshiping Princess Le Thi Phat Ngan and General Pham Cu Luong. Although King Le Temple is smaller in scale than King Dinh Temple, the space of the temple gives us a feeling of closeness and mystery.

3. Van Long Lagoon

THe beauty of Van Long Lagoon is like a poetic ink paining with a bit of lyricism, perhaps that is why this place is considered a masterpiece that nature has bestowed upon the ancient capital. The calm lake surface all year round is like a giant mirror surrounded by towering mountains.

Traveling to Ninh Binh in early spring, visitors will have the opportunity to experience the feeling of weaving through cool caves on a small boat, admiring the entire ecosystem, diverse vegetation below the lagoon surrounded by birds, langurs and majestic limestone mountains. This is definitely an ideal spring destination for those who want to find a peaceful, fresh space for their new year.

Address: Gia Van, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh

4. Tam Coc – Bich Dong

Tam Coc – Bich Dong is beautiful in every season, but the most wonderful is probably still spring. The cool weather with a little gentle spring sunshine creates s beautiful natural picture that touches people’s hearts.

Especially at the beginning of the new year, the atmosphere at Tam Coc wharf and Bich Dong pagoda is bustling and joyful, making people’s hearts even more joyful.

Letting go of your mind on a wooden boat to watch everything around you change in spring or making a pigrimage to Bich Dong pagoda to pray for a lucky and peaceful new year are all great choices for your spring trip.

Address: Ninh Hai, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh

5.Thung Nang

The last name on the list of famous tourist destinations for a spring trip in Ninh Binh is Thung Nang. Although it does not possess the lyrical beauty of Tuyet Tinh Coc, nor is it as famous as Trang An, Thung Nang still leaves a lasting impression in visitors with its poetic and simple beauty.

When spring comes, that beauty is multiplied by the colorful picture of grass, trees, flowers and leaves. The sunlight shines everywhere, reflecting shimmeringly on the water surface, creating a lyrical landscape of mountains and rivers.

When visiting Thung Nang, visitors cannot miss the attractive tourist destinations in Ninh Binh such as Vang Mountain. Coc Mountain, Ba Doi Mountain, Mang Mountain, Thung Năng Temple,etc.

Address: Dam Khe Village, Ninh Hai Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh

What to eat in Ninh Binh in spring?

After spring trips, you must be tired, so let Ninh Binh Bike Tour introduce to you the specialties of the ancient capital so you can enjoy and buy gifts for your family and relatives.

Ninh Binh mountain goat meat: Ninh Binh mountain goat meat is at the top of the list of specialties of Ninh Binh, Ninh Binh mountain goat meat is different from other free-range goat meat. Mountain goat meat is firm and delicious to every fiber of meat, and has no fat. On the other hand, with the typical terrain of flooded limestone mountains, there are many types of herbs and vegetables suitable for goat food such as gai, yellow ham, ozo, xoan du… which have created the quality and delicious taste of goat meat. Some local ingredients and specialties have highlighted the special Ninh Binh goat meat dish, including the accompanying vegetables, Kim Son wine, Chay rice…

Ninh Binh burnt rice: This dish is not a traditional dish of Ninh Binh people, but due to its creativity, it has been preserved and developed until now. Although this dish is very rustic, it is selected very carefully right from the stage of choosing ingredients, the type of rice to cook into rice must be the best rice and thanks to the skillful hands of people who have created this dish and passed down for hundreds of years, it has become a specialty of the ancient capital, burnt rice eaten with Ninh Binh mountain goat meat sauce adds even more flavor to the dish. Coming to Ninh Binh, you can chooseto buy crispy rice as a gift for relatives and friends.

Spring travel in Ninh Binh will give you many interesting experiences, immersing yourself in the natural scenery and the bustle of spring. Hopefully with the above information, you can choose a suitable spring travel destination in Ninh Binh for yourself. Don’t forget to follow Ninh Binh Bike Tour to learn more useful information!