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Chookie's Hideaway
This vast place with a pool table and beer on tap serves good-value Vietnamese and Western food and has plenty of local information on what to do and see…
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Ninh Binh
Ninh Binh is a good base for exploring quintessentially Vietnamese limestone scenery. Few Western tourists head here, but many Vietnamese flock to nearby sights, including the nation’s biggest pagoda and the Unesco World Heritage–listed Trang An grottoes.
The region has significant natural allure, but insensitive development has placed giant cement factories right next to nature spots.
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These are our favorite local haunts, touristy spots, and hidden gems throughout Ninh Binh.
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Trung Tuyet
Expect very large portions, options for vegetarians, and a warm welcome from the host family at this busy little place that's popular with travellers. The…
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Snail Restaurants
The lanes north of Ð Luong Van Tuy, close to the stadium, have snail restaurants serving oc luoc xa (snails cooked with lemongrass and chilli). You'll…
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