Located 100 km from Hanoi, Ninh Binh has risen as a favourite tourist spot for young people in recent years thanks to its natural beauty and unique architecture
There are many scenic spots in Ninh Binh province Photo Vietnamplus
Mua Cave or Hang Mua
Mua Cave is located at the foot of Mua Mountain. Although it's not as famous as many other scenic spots in Ninh Binh, the cave is much-loved due to the beautiful natural scenery and it being much quieter than other places.
Hang Mua means “dancing cave” as it is where the Tran king would enjoy dancing and singing shows performed in this cave. Photo Vietnamplus
At the top of the Mua Mountain, you can see the view of the nine rice fields, and rowing boats rowing low on the water. Photo Vietnamplus
Hang Mua is like a “miniature Great Wall” with nearly 500 steps up the mountains to conquer. It is a hard trek up with many uneven limestone steps, especially at the top.
Care must be taken on the steep steps. For wonderful panoramic photos of the golden rice fields and limestone monntains, it is best to arrange your trip to Ninh Binh and the Mua cave between late May and early June. Sometimes early in May when the rice is getting ripe, you can see the fields changing from green to yellow.
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Bai Dinh pagoda
Only 15 km from Ninh Binh city, Bai Dinh pagoda is one of the largest pagodas in Vietnam.
The tallest bronze statue of Vietnam is located at Bai Dinh pagoda. Photo Vietnamplus
Bai Dinh pagoda has two complexes of old and new pagodas. The old pagoda is located on a quiet hill where tourists can visit caves and temples.
The new pagoda is famous for architecture as can be seen in traditional Vietnamese villages. There are many meticulously-sculpted Buddha statues and arhat statues here.
The temple has the largest well in Vietnam, as well as the statues having the most stones in Vietnam. Photo Poliva
Visitors can feel the purity and peace while staying inside the pagoda. Photo Ivivu
Singer Bich Phuong made famous music video 'Bao Gio Lay Chong' (When Will You Get Married?' at Bai Dinh pagoda. Photo Dan Viet
Trang An Landscapes
Trang An is the most famous tourist destination in Ninh Binh today. With beautiful unspoiled natural scenery, Trang An Ninh Binh has been recognized by UNESCO as a natural heritage and World Cultural Heritage Site.
The scenery is made up of winding rivers flowing through limestone mountains, creating countless natural mystical caves. Boat is the best way to explore Trang An; visitors will be seated on a rowing boat for watching the beautiful surrounding nature.
Trang An is an eco-tourism site surrounded by wetland ecosystems, forests on limestone mountains and many historical sites associated with the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Photo Vietnamplus
In recent years, Ninh Binh has not only cemented its position on the international tourism map through its magnificent natural landscapes but has also attracted visitors with the vibrant traditional festivals that embody the rich cultural heritage of the ancient capital region.
On the occasion of the 51st anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification, and International Workers’ Day (May 1), on April 27, a delegation of Party and State leaders led by Bui Thi Minh Hoai, Politburo Member, Secretary of the Party Central Committee, Secretary of the Party Committee of the Vietnam Fatherland Front and Central mass organizations, and President of the Vietnam Fatherland Front Central Committee, visited and presented gifts to policy beneficiary families and people with meritorious services in Ninh Binh and Thanh Hoa provinces.
Vietnam News Today (Mar. 23): Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh leaves for official visit to Russia; Cambodian solidarity front delegation visits Ninh Binh to boost bilateral ties; Vietnam accelerates roadmap for green energy transition; Nurturing love for Vietnamese language among Vietnamese youth in Japan.
The People’s Committee of Ninh Binh province has requested relevant departments, agencies, and local authorities to strengthen the review and rectification of fishing vessel management, tighten control over fisheries exploitation activities, prevent the occurrence of illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing violations, and prepare necessary conditions for the fifth inspection mission of the European Commission (EC).
Viet Nam's long coastline and thousands of offshore islands have created ideal conditions for thriving coral reef ecosystems. As summer travel peaks in 2026, destinations including Hon Mun, Cu Lao Cham, Phu Quoc, Vinh Hy, and Con Dao are expected to attract travelers eager to explore vibrant underwater landscapes through snorkeling and scuba diving.
On July 13, the Vietnam Institute of Culture, Arts, Sports and Tourism under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism held a seminar titled “Cuisine and the development of Vietnam’s tourism”. The seminar gathered managers, experts, researchers, and businesses to recommend solutions to bringing cuisine values into play as a cultural resource, contributing to enhancing competitiveness and creating Vietnam’s tourism brand in the context of international integration.
Ho Chi Minh City orientates tourism development linked to urban economy, night-time economy, culture industry and experience economy, changing from event organizing model to developing event economy model.
According to a report released by Statistics Korea on July 9, Vietnam ranked first in the number of foreign nationals entering the RoK for long-term stays in 2025, with approximately 98,000 people. Vietnamese citizens accounted for the largest share among foreigners staying in the country for more than 90 days.
On the evening of July 8, at Pho Saigon Restaurant in Vienna, Austria, the Vietnamese Embassy in Austria, in coordination with the We Love Pho Association, the Ninh Binh Culinary Culture Association, and Vietnamese culinary artisans and experts, organized a program titled “Pho and Culinary Culture: Bringing Vietnamese Identity Closer to Europe and the World.”The event was one of the stops on the Journey of Pho and Vietnamese Culinary Culture Across Europe, contributing to the promotion of Vietnam’s image, people, and cultural values to international friends.
In the first six months of 2026, Vietnam welcomed more than 742,000 Russian visitors, 2.8 times higher than in the same period last year. This strong recovery has made Russia the third-largest source market for Vietnam's tourism industry, behind only China and the Republic of Korea.
In early July, French magazine Biba Magazine published an article stating that Vietnam attracts French travelers not only with its landscapes but also with its diverse and refined cuisine. The magazine introduced a range of dishes and culinary experiences that it considers unmissable when visiting the S-shaped country.
Southeast Asia is considered to be a destination for budget-conscious, mass-market travelers. However, according to Fortune magazine, international experts believe that Vietnam is shifting towards a high-quality tourism development model, targeting higher-spending tourists with longer stays.
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