Ninh Binh, Vietnam

15 Best Things to Do in Ninh Binh

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  1. Bai Dinh Pagoda

    Religious site

    Bái Đính Pagoda (Vietnamese: Chùa Bái Đính, Chữ Hán: 沛嵿寺) or Bái Đính Pagoda Spiritual and Cultural Complex is a complex of Buddhist temples on Bái Đính Mountain in Gia Viễn District, Ninh Bình…

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  2. Tam Coc - Bich Dong

    Landmark

    Tam Coc - Bich Dong is a breathtaking complex of limestone karsts, rivers, and caves located in Ninh Binh province, about 100 kilometers south of Hanoi.

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  3. Trang An Landscape Complex

    Natural feature

    River caves & stunning scenery draw visitors to this picturesque natural area with rowboat tours.

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  4. Trang An

    Landmark

    Trang An is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ninh Binh, Vietnam, known for its stunning landscape of limestone karsts, emerald-green rivers, and intricate cave systems.

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  5. Hoa Lu Old town

    Landmark

    Hoa Lu Old Town is the historic heart of Ninh Binh province, once the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries under the Dinh and Le dynasties.

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  6. Bich Dong Pagoda

    Religious site

    Bich Dong Pagoda, often called the 'Second Most Beautiful Cave in Vietnam,' is a stunning Buddhist temple complex nestled into the side of a limestone karst mountain in Ninh Binh province.

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  7. Di Sản Tràng An

    Landmark

    Di Sản Tràng An, also known as the Trang An Landscape Complex, is a breathtaking natural and cultural site in Ninh Binh, Vietnam.

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  8. Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve

    Park & nature

    Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve is a pristine expanse of wetlands, rice paddies, and dramatic limestone karsts located about 20 kilometers north of Ninh Binh city.

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  9. Buffalo Cave

    Landmark

    Buffalo Cave (Hang Trâu) is one of the most impressive caves in the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site in Ninh Binh.

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  10. Phim Trường Kong Skull Island Ninh Bình

    Landmark

    Phim Trường Kong Skull Island Ninh Bình is a movie set built for the 2017 film 'Kong: Skull Island,' located in the stunning karst landscape of Ninh Binh province.

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  11. Thai Vi Temple

    Religious siteFree entry

    Thai Vi Temple is a historic Buddhist temple nestled in the picturesque countryside of Ninh Binh, near the ancient capital of Hoa Lu.

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  12. Tuyệt Tịnh Cốc (Động Am Tiên)

    Landmark

    Tuyệt Tịnh Cốc, also known as Động Am Tiên, is a hidden gem in Ninh Binh province, about 5 km from the city center.

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  13. Tràng An Ancient Temple

    Religious site

    Tràng An Ancient Temple is part of the Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ninh Binh.

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  14. Non Nuoc Pagoda

    Religious siteFree entry

    Non Nuoc Pagoda is a serene Buddhist temple complex nestled at the foot of a towering limestone mountain in Ninh Binh, Vietnam.

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  15. Vai Gioi Cave

    Landmark

    Vai Gioi Cave is a remarkable natural limestone cave located in the Trang An Landscape Complex of Ninh Binh, Vietnam.

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