6 days in Hanoi & Ninh Binh Itinerary

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has bounded back from the effects of war, and today serves as a bustling commercial and cultural hub bursting at the seams.

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The Route module shows you all the different ways you can get to Hanoi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to drive to Ninh Binh.

A fairly nondescript town, Ninh Binh acts as a base for explorations of the province of the same name, with the karst landscape and lush valleys that surround the town offering a wealth of scenic vistas of rice paddies and rugged rocks.

On the 2nd (Mon), Head underground at Trang An Grottoes, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Bai Dinh Pagoda, and then explore the ancient world of Hoa Lu Temple. On your second day here, make a trip to Bich Dong Pagoda and then don't miss a visit to Tam Coc.

To see other places to visit and more tourist information, you can read our Ninh Binh trip itinerary site.

Traveling by car from Hanoi to Ninh Binh takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Ninh Binh can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can drive back home.