Ninh Binh is famous as one of the largest tourist centers in the North, attracting domestic and foreign tourists by many scenic spots such as Tam Coc – Bich Dong complex, Hoa Lu ancient capital, Trang An, pagodas and temples. Bai Dinh, Phat Diem church, … In addition, there are also countless delicious dishes waiting for visitors. In spring, the scenery of Ninh Binh is even more brilliant.

Ninh Binh weather in January

Is Ninh Binh beautiful in January? What will the weather be like in Ninh Binh at the beginning of the new year?

Entering January, the moment when the new year is transferred, Ninh Binh still lingers a little bit of the cold weather in the last days of winter. Mixed in is the warm sunshine of the spring air, making Ninh Binh’s weather always cool and pleasant, suitable for traveling, temple ceremonies or simply admiring the charming natural scenery.

Going to Ninh Binh in January , you don’t need to wear too many warm clothes, but you can choose any outfit you like. And there is no need to wear too many clothes to cover the sun because the sun is not too bright or harsh at this time. Just adding a thin coat is enough to be pretty.

What is Ninh Binh tourism in January? 

Coming to Ninh Binh, there are countless attractions from culture, people, and nature. Coming to Ninh Binh, you feel like you are lost in another space, away from the crowded houses, away from the dusty cars that the city brings, but instead are ink paintings, mountains and rivers. sculpt a lyrical, poetic scene. Ninh Binh in January is the most crowded time of the year because this is the occasion when many large temples hold festivals along with the beautiful transformed natural landscape that attracts tourists.

1. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

If you are a Vietnamese child, no one does not know that Hoa Lu is an ancient land with many traces of heroic national history that his father left behind. This place is associated with the period of the Dinh Tien Hoang dynasty with the eternal story of unifying the 12 armies and the afternoon of the Tien Le dynasty “breaking Tong Binh Chiem” resounded in history books.

Come to the Ancient Capital to light incense to commemorate those who have built the country and learn about the history of this place to see that the peace and prosperity today is because the ancient ancestors laid the foundation for a long time ago. ago.

Previously, this place was suitable for keeping the country from foreign invaders because it was surrounded by majestic mountains and forests, like a solid wall. Later, King Ly Thai To chose Thang Long or Hanoi today as the capital as it is now.

2. Bai Binh Pagoda

Bai Dinh Pagoda or, more accurately, should be called a complex of Bai Dinh cultural relics because it is a complex of large temples with many record achievements of Vietnam and Asia. Previously, this temple was the largest temple in Vietnam only when Tam Chuc Pagoda was builtlater

However, Bai Dinh pagoda still holds many other records such as the temple with the tallest stupa in Asia, or the largest gold-plated bronze Buddha statue in the continent…

3. Tam Coc – Bich Dong

It is a place famous for its beautiful lyrical scenery, known as Ha Long Bay on Land, or the second most beautiful cave in the South. Coming here, sitting on a boat by the indigenous people to gently float tourists along the winding Ngo Dong river through the mountain to discover the “three caves” and listen to the ferryman sharing their life, watching the majestic nature. That beautiful beauty is wonderful.

Going to Tam Coc in the spring is also a very beautiful season of the year when watching this poetic landscape gradually change and become more colorful, but remember to dress warmly because the water on Ngo Dong River will be very cold. and even visit the caves.

4. Dance Cave

Is an emerging place and is chosen by many tourists or young people as a destination to visit and explore when coming to Ninh Binh. Mua Cave is a cave located at the foot of Mua mountain in Khe Dau Ha village, Ninh Xuan commune, Hoa Lu district.

A special feature of the relic is the stone steps made along the mountain that look like a beautiful picture from afar. It is likened to a miniature Great Wall with nearly 500 stone steps stretching from the foot of the mountain to the top of Hang Mua. From the top of the dancing cave, you can see the beautiful ripe rice fields as far as the eye can see.

5. Thung Nham Tourism

Referring to Ninh Binh, few people know about Thung Nham area , but in fact this place is very beautiful, not inferior to Tam Coc, Trang An or other places with other natural landscapes in Ninh Binh.

Located in the Trang An heritage complex, this place is also known as Thung Nham Bird Garden because in addition to the wild and mysterious nature, there are also very large storks nesting here. In addition to the white storks, this place has a diverse bird ecosystem such as Hang Hac, Phuong Hoang …

Looking at the wild natural scenery of mountains and forests with white storks on a blue background, or watching storks covered with tree branches is a very poetic scene.

6. Van Long lagoon

Van Long Lagoon carries on it a charming and poetic landscape that captivates people’s hearts. The lagoon with an area of ​​​​3000ha is the largest wetland nature reserve in the Northern Delta. Visiting Van Long Lagoon, visitors can visit a vast space of water and explore the diverse ecosystem of plants, flowers, and birds here.

7. Trang An

Very famous when it comes to Ninh Binh, Trang An attracts millions of tourists to visit each year, tourists come to Trang An to see the majestic natural scenery, mountain scenery, and overlapping systems. natural cave system here.

Trang An area is also the place where the movie “Kong Skull Island” was shot – a world famous movie that the director and filmmaker used this beautiful landscape for the film. Coming to Trang An, visitors can choose to visit 3 different routes depending on the needs of visitors.

8. Absolute Love Cup

True to its name, Tuyet Tinh Coc is like a natural picture with majestic mountains, winding rivers and blue sky clouds. In the past, this place was called An Tiem Cave, belonging to the cave complex of Hoa Lu Ancient Capital.

Legend has it that in the past, King Dinh Tien Hoang used this place to raise wild animals and build a court to execute criminals. Later, this place was also the place where Queen Duong Van Nga came to collect onions at the end of her life.

9. Phat Diem Church

At the beginning of the year, it is very appropriate to choose spiritual attractions, Phat Diem church, also known as Phat Diem stone church , is a Catholic church complex left from the French colonial period with bold features. special architecture.

Considered as the Catholic Capital of Vietnam. Although it is a Catholic church, the construction architecture of Phat Diem stone church has the traditional temple architecture of Vietnam, so it has a unique feature that no other house has.

Some Ninh Binh travel experiences in January

When traveling to Ninh Binh in January , take the initiative to book a flight ticket early to easily hunt for tickets at a good price, avoiding the situation of running out of tickets. In addition, you can book hotel rooms as well as other services after detailing your travel itinerary.If you want to combine with Hanoi tourism, you can travel by bus, taxi or book an airport shuttle service to the center of Hanoi to visit and then go to Ninh Binh the next day.If you go to Ninh Binh in January , you should prepare some extra warm clothes because the weather can still be chilly, especially in the evening.Because you need to move a lot, please wear lightweight clothes, avoid wearing shoes that are too high to be difficult to walk.You can prepare some snacks but try not to litter when you go!