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To those who want to escape from the bustling city life, a getaway in Ninh Binh is perfect for you. You will need these tips, including places to go, foods to eat and so on, to make it one of the best Hanoi days trip ever!  

1. How to get to Ninh Binh?

It is easily accessible from Hanoi since Ninh Binh province is just about 100 km and 2-3 hour drive from the city. You can travel by train, bus, taxi as well as motorbike. The best recommended way is taking a train from Hanoi railway station to Ninh Binh railway station in the early morning. Then you can rent a motorbike opposite the station to start your adventure here. With motorbike, you can be more proactive and be able to stop to witness the surprisingly beautiful landscape on the road.

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2. Where to go in Ninh Binh?

- Bai Dinh pagoda

Bai Dinh pagoda, a complex of Buddhist temples on Bai Dinh Mountain, consists of several temples and more than 500 carved statues of Buddha. Bai Dinh pagoda holds the records of the Biggest Bronze Statue and the highest Buddhist tower of Vietnam and consider as the biggest pagoda in Southeast Asia. It is worth the try for those who love the gloriousness.

- Trang An

Trang An, inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a famous attraction site of Ninh Binh province. Visiting Trang An, you can take a boat ride along Sao Khe river and be amazed at the harmonious combination of mountains, valleys, and a system of temples there. The highlight will be taking a boat to an enormous cave complex hidden away in the mountains and witnessing the stunning limestone karst formations.

- Tam Coc – Bich Dong

Tam Cốc, literally "three caves", consists of three natural caves — Hang Cả, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba — on the Ngô Đồng River. Visiting Tam Coc, you also can experience the boat ride as in Trang An. But the different is Tam Coc’s landscape if more natural as it is not involved much by human. The best time to visit Tam Coc is during the summer months of May to early July since you can eyewitness the clear blue sky sits atop the nearby mountains along with yellow fields of rice stretch out from the centre of the Ngo Dong River below.

Other recommended places are:

- Hang Mua cave

- Hoa Lu ancient capital

- Phat Diem cathedral

- Cuc Phuong nation park

For a day trip to Ninh Binh, the best recommended plan is visiting Bai Dinh Pagoda then Trang An or Tam Coc – Bich Dong. If you still have time left, climb to the top of Hang Mua cave to enjoy the panoramic view of Ninh Binh.

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3. What to eat?

Ninh Binh is famous for these 2 dishes. Enjoy them all on your day trip to Ninh Binh!

- Cơm Cháy - Rice Crust: The deep-fried rice is crispy as well as a little spicy with chilli and shredded pork You can find rice crust in many other places in Vietnam but the one in Ninh Binh is a must try!

-  Dê Tái Chanh - Undercooked Goat Meat With Lime: Ninh Binh is well-known for goat meat. This special cooking way delivers a savory dish, making you fall in love at the first try.