Located about 95 kilometers- about 2.5 hours- South from the capital Hanoi is the beautiful province of Ninh Binh.Located on the Southern end of the Red River Delta, Ninh Binh is blessed with diverse topography of both mountainous and coastal areas. It can be said that the province contains all the scenic quintessence of whole Vietnam within its relatively small size. Not only that, Ninh Binh represents typical rural villages of Northern region with vast green paddy field, expanding mountains and poetic river that flows to the horizon. Ninh Binh's history is also worth mentioning: the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, Ninh Binh is a venue of relics that reflect its 1000 years of history and development.
Hanoi seat bus to Ninh Binh :
Bus Route : Hanoi - Ha Nam - Ninh Binh
Departure place : Hanoi Old quarter (Free pick up at hotel)
Stop station : Ninh Binh city
Bus type : seat bus - 16 seats ford transit ,29 seats Huyndai county
Departure time : 08h00 am daily
Arrival time : 10h30 am
Bus ticket rate : 15 USD
Contact to book : +84.911.895.016 (Whatsapp,Viber,Sms,Call) or kkvtravel@gmail.com
Hanoi Sleeper Bus to Ninh Binh :
Bus Route : Hanoi - Ha Nam - Ninh Binh
Departure place : Hanoi Old quarter (Free pick up at hotel)
Stop station : Ninh Binh city
Bus type : VIP sleeper bus (40 berth) - Universe
Departure time : 17h00 , 18h00
Arrival : 2,5 hours later
Bus ticket rate : 20 USD
Contact to book : +84.911.895.016 (Whatsapp,Viber,Sms,Call) or kkvtravel@gmail.com
Ninh Binh was soon developed as the cultural and political center of Vietnam since the reign of Dinh Tien Hoang King in 968. Thanks to this, the number of ancient vestiges here may overwhelm any other provinces in Vietnam.
The first capital of Vietnam feudal centralism regime and the Dai Co Viet's political, economic and cultural centre Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is undoubtedly the most attractive site where tourists may find thousands of vestiges of palaces, temples, pagodas and tombs related to the three dynasties of Dinh, Le and Ly.
Alluring tourists by a complex of both ancient and new pagodas is Bai Dinh Pagoda. The site is the Buddhist Center of Vietnam and also the largest pagoda in the South East Asia has recently been listed as top attraction in Vietnam and the region.
One more remarkable attraction of Ninh Binh is Phat Diem Church - the most beautiful church in Vietnam which was built of stone and wood in all 24 year. Beside alluring tourists by its size, the most interesting part of Phat Diem Church is such a center of a religion originated from Western country, is built in Vietnamese architecture.