Dearly referred to by Vietnamese people as "Ha Long Bay on land," Ninh Binh is Ha Long Bay's more quiet sister, but not any less gorgeous. Famous for reserved parks, grotto caves, crystal rivers, and history monuments, it's time Ninh Binh got the recognition it deserves.

Your first visit is the historic Hoa Lu. Once the capital of Vietnam, Hoa Lu carries a glorious past and a sense of melancholic nostalgia. Cycle through Hoa Lu and learn about the historic sites, visit the temples of Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh, and enjoy the tranquility the town has to offer.

Discover Tam Coc, a flooded cave karst system that is part of Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex — a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Sit back on the boat, look up and around you, because you will be surrounded with beautiful rice fields, gorgeous limestone mountains, and blue blue sky. End your day on a high note with a short hike to the peak of Mua Cave where you can have 360-degree majestic and pristine views of Trang An.

Come, and discover the true beauty of Northern Vietnam.