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A Perfect 3-Day Getaway In Ninh Binh

3-day Ninh Binh: Essential trip covering Trang An, Tam Coc, Hoa Lu, Mua Cave viewpoint, Bai Dinh Pagoda, and the Van Long Nature Reserve.
Walk / Taxi / Bicycle
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 boat ride through caves and valleys is the highlight of Ninh Binh.

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 – Local Specialties

πŸ“ Trang An / Hoa Lu Area
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πŸ“ Enjoy Ninh Binh’s famous 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 features a peaceful 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 – 22:00 | Dinner & Evening Walk in Tam Coc

πŸ“ Tam Coc Area
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πŸ“ A quiet and relaxing atmosphere 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 to enjoy the best panoramic view of Tam Coc at sunrise.

8️⃣ 08:30 – 09:30 | Breakfast & Rest

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 peaceful 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 | Shopping & Traditional Craft Villages

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

πŸ“ Shop for local specialties such as crispy rice, dried goat meat, Kim Son rice wine, and stone handicrafts.

1️⃣2️⃣ 19:00 – 22:30 | Dinner & CafΓ© Time

πŸ“ Tam Coc Area / Ninh Binh City
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πŸ“ Relax with local cuisine or enjoy a quiet cafΓ© in the evening.

Day 3

🌾 DAY 3 | VAN LONG – COUNTRYSIDE EXPERIENCE

1️⃣3️⃣ 07:30 – 10:00 | Van Long Nature Reserve

πŸ“ Gia Van Commune, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh
 πŸš• Taxi ~40 minutes

πŸ“ The largest wetland nature reserve in northern Vietnam, known for its untouched landscape and rare langurs.

1️⃣4️⃣ 10:30 – 12:00 | Countryside Exploration & Photography

πŸ“ Gia Vien District
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πŸ“ Enjoy peaceful rural scenery with rice fields, villages, and limestone mountains.

1️⃣5️⃣ 12:30 – 14:00 | Lunch & Rest

πŸ“ Ninh Binh City
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1️⃣6️⃣ 15:00 – 18:00 | Free Time – Shopping & Coffee

πŸ“ Ninh Binh City
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πŸ“ Last-minute shopping and relaxation before ending your journey.