Introducing Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh has the pace of a large country town – a welcome respite if you’ve just escaped the bustle of Hanoi. Apart from the scrum of guesthouse owners greeting the trains, and the charming chorus of ‘Hello, how are you’ from the local children, you’ll largely be left alone as you wander the quiet streets.
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The surrounding countryside is gorgeous, confirming all the postcard fantasies of what Vietnam has to offer – water buffalos, golden-green rice paddies, majestic limestone formations and more. There are plenty of sights in the vicinity to justify a stay of several days. The only place of interest in the town itself is a large modern east-meets-west Cathedral (Ð Hoang Hoa Tham) near the train station.
The best of backpacker culture can be experienced here. While not a difficult place to visit, Ninh Binh seems to attract interesting travellers with a zest for new experiences. It’s a great place to make travel buddies.
Last updated: Feb 17, 2009
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Re: Itinerary Questions
by Travelindochine 14 September 2011
Vote for Halong Bay again. You can skip Cat Ba except you really want to visit. From Hanoi you can go day trip to Mai Chau or Ninh Binh…
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RE: Itinerary Questions
by Eliza_Tran 14 September 2011
Hi there, it really depends on how many days you are in Vietnam. as usual, you may spend in Hanoi, upward to Laichau, downward to halo…
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Itinerary Questions
by trebex 13 September 2011
I'm heading to Vietnam in a few weeks, flying in and out of Hanoi. I'll spend 2-3 days in Hanoi and then I figure I can do two of the…
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