Attractions in Ninh Binh

Trang An Grottoes

A UNESCO-listed complex of limestone caves navigated by rowboat through flooded valleys.

Ninh Binh Karsts

Dramatic limestone towers rising from rice paddies — best shot from the Mua Cave…

Ninh Binh Boat Rides

Flat-bottomed rowboat trips through the Trang An and Tam Coc river valleys — gentle…

Tam Coc

Three caves carved through limestone mountains with a winding river through rice paddies —…

Mua Cave (Hang Mua)

A steep 500-step climb up a dragon-spine staircase rewards with panoramic views over the…

Van Long Nature Reserve

The largest wetland reserve in the northern delta — crystal-clear waters, towering karsts, and…

Cuc Phuong National Park

Vietnam's oldest national park with ancient rainforest, a 1,000-year-old tree, 300+ bird species, and…

Thung Nham Bird Park

An ecological wetland park home to 40+ bird species — visit at dusk to…

Thien Ha Cave (Galaxy Cave)

Underground chambers studded with thousands of glittering stalactites — a boat ride carries you…

Bai Dinh Pagoda

Southeast Asia's largest Buddhist complex — 1,700 acres of temples, 500 stone arhat statues…

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Vietnam's 10th-century imperial capital — explore citadel ruins and twin temples honoring emperors Dinh…

Bich Dong Pagoda

A three-tiered pagoda complex built directly into a limestone cliff face, with caves at…

Phat Diem Stone Cathedral

A striking 19th-century cathedral blending French Gothic and Vietnamese architecture — dark stone walls…