Ninh Binh is also the capital of Ninh Binh state, slightly confusing for those who have heard about it for the first time. Where the Ninh Binh district includes many cities and villages, the Ninh Binh town is just a small part of it.
Are you tired due to your hectic life? Wish to get out of your office and roam the world? What better place to find solace than in this little piece of heaven: Ninh Binh, Vietnam.
People tend to visit various places from time to time, but human nature has always been striving to find places on earth that bring them closer to nature. From hiking in mountainous regions to boating across the surface of sparkling lakes, individuals find solace when they can breathe the fresh air surrounding them. But for many years, if the increase in tourism has brought finance to countries, it has also spoilt many places beyond recognition.
Still, many places are left in this world where nature is still presiding and untouched by human hands. One of these places lies in the north of Vietnam, an oasis for earth dwellers called Ninh Binh. It is a small town of Ninh Binh state, situated in the southeast of Hanoi.
Ninh Binh is also the capital of Ninh Binh state, slightly confusing for those who have heard about it for the first time. Where the Ninh Binh district includes many cities and villages, the Ninh Binh town is just a small part of it. Nestled among the limestone rocks, pagodas, and surreal scenery, it is a little piece of heaven for nature lovers and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Some of the best things to do on a Ninh Binh tour:
Lately, Ninh Binh has become a popular place for visitors worldwide, with tourists flocking over to see endangered species. If you wish to visit it too, this is the right time to view it as Ninh Binh province is ready to welcome back international tourists. You can visit its pagodas and ancient villages, enjoy its delicacies, or take a Trang An Boat Tour, a must-have experience for every tourist.
Here we have mentioned some of the best things you can do while on a Ninh Binh tour.
1. Cruise across Trang An on paddleboats
Hidden amid the moss-covered karsts, and offering an experience of viewing grottoes, and temples or paddle-boating across the sparkling waters
Trang An can be a heavenly experience for any tourist. The boat trip would last for only two hours, and Trang An is only 7 kilometers afar from Ninh Binh.
2. Enjoy snail delicacies
If your taste buds are longing for a spicy taste of local food, then snails are a delicacy in various parts of Ninh Binh. You can visit the lane next to D Luong Van Tuy, where you’ll find an abundance of snail restaurants offering this aromatic delicacy cooked with lemongrass. You would definitely enjoy this steaming and spicy dish.
3. Go on a hiking trail in Cuc Phuong National Park
Established in 1962, Cuc Phong is the largest endangered species park in Vietnam. Nestled between towering trees, some even 1000 years old, it is a reserve thronging with wildlife. You would even find 307 species of birds, 133 species of mammals, and 122 species of reptiles residing here.
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