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.

Straight out of a painting 

Your first stop of the day is the impressive Bai Dinh complex of Buddhist temples on a mountain with the same name. While you are here, you will be able to check out traditional Vietnamese design aesthetics through the architecture of the temple and the artisanal works from local handicraft villages displayed across the entire complex. 

Vietnamese architecture with curve finials and corner eaves soaring outward and upward

Discover 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. 

A boating experience would not be complete without companionship!

A day spent for spiritual values, arts, and nature is definitely going to be a day well spent!