Ninh Binh Overview

Ninh Binh province is located 100km south of Hanoi. It has evolved into a major travel center in recent years.

Its sudden transformation from sleepy hamlet to tourist magnet has little to do with Ninh Binh itself, but rather with its proximity to nearby Tam Coc (9km), Hoa Lu (12km) and Cuc Phuong National Park (45km). Although it is certainly possible to visit these sights as a day trip from Hanoi, many travelers chose to overnight in Ninh Binh or national park to appreciate the scenery at a more leisure pace.

Sights in Ninh Binh

Hoa Lu- Ninh Binh  | Tam Coc- Ninh Binh  | Cuc Phuong National Park | Van Long Natural Reserve | Kenh Ga (Chicken Canal) Ninh Binh | Phat Diem | Bai Dinh Pagoda

How to get to Ninh Binh

By bus
From Hanoi, get to Giap Bat Bus Station, take a direct bus from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, costing 40,000 VND/one way. Tourist buses are available at 8h00 A.M from Old Quarter of Hanoi.
Package Tours to Hoa Lu- Tam Coc or Cuc Phuong National Park are available at First Choice Travel   www.firstchoice.vn

From Hue, get a bus from Hue to Ninh Binh, overnight open bus

Train
Train tickets are available at Hanoi Rail Station, 40,000 VND/ticket