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Thành Phố Ninh Bình Holidays
The city of Ninh Binh serves as a place to spend a quick overnight stop before heading on to the Hạ Long Bay area.
Visit Thành Phố Ninh Bình
- Handicraft
- Art & Culture
Thành Phố Ninh Bình: How to get there?
90 minutes from Hanoi by bus
Thành Phố Ninh Bình: See when to go?
From May to November
Thành Phố Ninh Bình: For how long?
1 to 2 days
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What our travellers think of their stay
A rather nondescript town, Ninh Binh is the gateway to Terrestrial Halong Bay.
My suggestion
I would advise you to rent a scooter in Ninh Binh, perfect for visiting surrounding areas, much more interesting than the town itself.
The city of Ninh Binh serves as a place to spend a quick overnight stop before heading on to the Hạ Long Bay area.
My suggestion
Be sure to have a wander around the daily markets.
You don't go to Ninh Binh for the town itself, but for all the things around it - especially Tam Coc and Hoa Lu. Ninh Binh is the crossroads for numerous unmissable sites in the region. There's no problem finding somewhere to eat and to stay.
My suggestion
Rather than staying in the middle of town it's better to choose one of the inns in the surrounding countryside.
Less than 100 km from Hanoi, Ninh Binh is a town with super natural decor, in the heart of Ha Long Bay on Land.
My suggestion
I recommend you stay long enough in Ninh Binh to give you time to visit the surroundings, preferably by bike.
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