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The Ultimate 2D1N Guide To Ninh Binh

2-day Ninh Binh trip: Explore Trang An boat ride, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Tam Coc, Mua Cave viewpoint, and the massive Bai Dinh Pagoda.
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Day 1

🌿 DAY 1 | TRANG AN – HOA LU – TAM COC

1️⃣ 07:30 – 10:30 | Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex

πŸ“ Truong Yen Commune, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh
πŸš• Taxi / Grab

πŸ“ A UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for limestone mountains, rivers, and cave systems. A peaceful boat ride through caves and valleys is a must-do experience.

2️⃣ 10:45 – 12:00 | Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

πŸ“ Truong Yen Commune, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh
πŸš• Taxi ~5–10 minutes

πŸ“ Vietnam’s first capital, featuring temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, rich in history and traditional architecture.

3️⃣ 12:15 – 13:30 | Lunch – Ninh Binh Specialties

πŸ“ Trang An / Hoa Lu Area
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πŸ“ Enjoy local dishes such as mountain goat meat and crispy rice (com chay).

4️⃣ 14:00 – 16:30 | Tam Coc – Bich Dong

πŸ“ Ninh Hai Commune, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh
πŸš• Taxi ~20 minutes

πŸ“ Known as β€œHa Long Bay on land,” Tam Coc offers a scenic boat ride along the Ngo Dong River, surrounded by rice fields and limestone cliffs.

5️⃣ 17:00 – 18:30 | Check-in & Rest

πŸ“ Homestay / Resort in Tam Coc Area
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6️⃣ 19:00 – 22:30 | Dinner & Evening Walk in Tam Coc

πŸ“ Tam Coc Area
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πŸ“ A calm and charming evening with riverside cafΓ©s and local restaurants.

Day 2

⛰️ DAY 2 | MUA CAVE – BAI DINH – SHOPPING

7️⃣ 05:30 – 07:30 | Mua Cave (Sunrise Viewpoint)

πŸ“ Khe Dau Ha, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh
πŸš• Taxi

πŸ“ Climb nearly 500 stone steps for the best panoramic view of Tam Coc at sunriseβ€”Ninh Binh’s most iconic viewpoint.

8️⃣ 08:30 – 09:30 | Breakfast & Relax

πŸ“ Tam Coc Area
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9️⃣ 10:30 – 13:00 | Bai Dinh Pagoda

πŸ“ Gia Sinh Commune, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh
πŸš• Taxi ~30 minutes

πŸ“ The largest Buddhist complex in Southeast Asia, featuring giant Buddha statues, Arhat corridors, and a serene spiritual atmosphere.

πŸ”Ÿ 13:15 – 14:30 | Lunch near Bai Dinh

πŸ“ Gia Vien District
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1️⃣1️⃣ 15:00 – 17:30 | Local Shopping & Craft Villages

πŸ“ Ninh Binh City / Ninh Van Stone Craft Village
πŸš• Taxi

πŸ“ Shop for crispy rice, dried goat meat, Kim Son rice wine, and stone handicraftsβ€”perfect souvenirs from Ninh Binh.

1️⃣2️⃣ 18:30 – 22:00 | Farewell Dinner & CafΓ©

πŸ“ Ninh Binh City
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πŸ“ Enjoy a light dinner and coffee before ending your journey.