Ninh Binh

Area: 1,377.6 sq. km.
Population: 944.4 thousand habitants (2015).
Capital: Ninh Binh City.
Administrative divisions:
- City: Tam Diep.
- Districts (6): Nho Quan, Gia Vien, Hoa Lu, Yen Mo, Yen Khanh, Kim Son.
Ethnic groups: Viet (Kinh), Muong, Thai, Tay.

GEOGRAPHY

Situated on the Red River Delta, Ninh Binh separates the North and the Central Viet Nam by Tam Diep Mountain Range. It is surrounded by Hoa Binh, Ha Nam provinces on the north, Nam Dinh Province on the east and Thanh Hoa Province on the west and the south.


Ninh Binh's topography is divided clearly into 3 parts: the mountainous area in the west and northwest; the delta and coastal area in the east and south. Ninh Binh Province has been favoured by nature, as the Day River, the Van Sang River, Non Nuoc and Canh Dieu Mountains, etc., are all located in the region. The harmonious mingling of the mountains, plains, rivers, and sea has created strangely attractive landscapes. Average annual temperature is 23.40C.
 

TOURISM

In Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (in Truong Yen Commune, Hoa Lu District now) was chosen as the first capital of Viet Nam feudal centralism regime and the Dai Co Viet's political, economic and cultural centre with the name of Kings Dinh Tien Hoang, Le Dai Hanh and Ly Thai To in 10th century. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long (Ha Noi now), opening a new era for Vietnamese people. Besides, the Tam Diep Mountains were the location of King Quang Trung's headquarters on his way to fight Chinese invaders (18th century).


Ninh Binh owns beautiful Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Dich Long, Hoa Son, Tien caves, Van Trinh Grotto and other special landscapes following:

Cuc Phuong National Park is home of varies of strange flora and fauna. Especially it is enjoyable to touch the thousand-year-old cho xanh (parashrea stellata) and sau (Dracontomelum Duperranum or Dancorra Edulis) trees, 50-70m high. The park is also suitable to watch birds, butterflies and orchid flowers.


Phat Diem Cathedral is a solemn and interesting architectural complex, reflecting the skilful and excellent stone carving art of the Vietnamese workers.

 

Trang An Landscape Complex (Ninh Binh Province)


Especially, Ninh Binh also possesses Trang An Landscape Complex recognized as World Natural and Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO. Here is also the film location of Hollywood blockbuster "Kong: Skull Island".

Ninh Binh's people have created such famous and traditional products as Kim Son's fine arts, Hoa Lu's high-class embroidery, hanger products and rocky sculpture products for export, Gia Vien's rattan and bamboo knitting products, etc.

 

TRANSPORTATION

Road: Ninh Binh is 90km from Ha Noi. The transport system is convenient with National Road 1, 10, 12B, 21, 45 running across Ninh Binh Province.


Train: Ninh Binh Railway Station is on the North-South Express train route.

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WHERE TO STAY
Emeralda Ninh Binh

Add: Van Long Reserve, Gia Van Commune, Gia Vien Dist.

Tel: (84-229) 3658 333

Ninh Binh Legend Hotel

Add: Tien Dong zone, Ninh Khanh Ward, Ninh Binh City

Tel: (84-229) 3899 880/ 3899 870

Hoang Son Palace Hotel

Add: Square 1, Trinh Tu St., Ninh Khanh Ward, Ninh Binh City

Tel: (84-229) 3890 955

Yen Nhi Hotel

Add: Tam Coc, Bich Dong, Hoa Lu Dist.

Tel: (84-229) 3618 865/867

Hoa Lu Hotel

Add: Tran Hung Dao St., Ninh Binh City

Tel: (84-229) 3871 217

Kinh Do Hotel

Add: 99 Phan Dinh Phung St., Ninh Binh City

Tel: (84-229) 3881 918/ 3871 352

Thuy Anh Hotel

Add: 55A Truong Han Sieu St., Ninh Binh City

Tel: (84-229) 3871 602

Thanh Thuy Hotel

Add: 128 Le Hong Phong St., Ninh Binh City

Tel: (84-229) 3871 811

Lang Viet Co - Co Vien Lau Resort

Add: Tam Coc - Bich Dong, Hoa Lu Dist.

Tel: (84-229) 3618 811

Chau Son hotel

Add: Van Hanh St., Binh Khang , Ninh Khanh Ward, Ninh Binh City

Tel: (84-229) 3623 879

WHERE TO EAT
Tam Coc - Bich Dong Restaurant

Add: Ninh Hai Commune, Hoa Lu Dist., Ninh Binh

Tel: (84-229) 3860 081

Ba Cua Restaurant

Add: Truong An Hamlet, Truong Yen Commune, Hoa Lu Dist.

Tel: (84-229) 3620 658

Biani Restaurant

Add: Vo Thi Sau St., Ninh Binh City

Tel: (84-229) 3897 031

Nha san Co do Restaurant

Add: Yen Trach Hamlet, Truong Yen Commune, Hoa Lu Dist.

Tel: (84-229) 3620 066 

Ngoi Do Restaurant

Add: Road 1, Nha Vuon Villa, Dong Thanh Ward, Ninh Binh City

Tel: (84-229) 3889 233

Hoang Giang Restaurant

Add: Hang Ca Mountain, Truong Yen Commune, Hoa Lu Dist.

Tel: (84-229) 3620 072

Non Nuoc Restaurant

Add: Street 4, Dong Thanh Ward, Ninh Binh City

Tel: (84-229) 3897 878

Ngoc Minh Restaurant

Add: Quarter 8, Luong Van Thang St., Ninh Binh City

Tel: (84-229) 3988 777

Rung & Bien Restaurant

Add: 2 Tran Hung Dao St., Ninh Binh City

Thanh Loi Restaurant

Add: 12 Le Hong Phong St., Ninh Binh City

Tel: (84-229) 3874 386

Trung Nghia Restaurant

Add: Dong Thanh Ward, Ninh Binh City

Truong An Restaurant

Add: Km No. 7, National Highway 1A (Ninh Binh - Hanoi), Thien Ton Townlet, Hoa Lu Dist.

Tel: (84-229) 3626 333 / 0914 274 333

Xanh Restaurant

Add: Ben Do Hamlet, Truong Yen Commune, Hoa Lu Dist.

Tel: (84-229) 3621 889

Tan An Restaurant

Add: Tan An New Urban Area, Tan An Ward, Ninh Binh City

Tel: (84-229) 3898 303

Hoa Do Restaurant

Add: Tran Hung Dao St., Ninh Binh City

Tel: (84-229) 3871 024

Thang Long Restaurant

Add: Chi Phong Hamlet, Truong Yen Commune, Hoa Lu Dist.

Tel: (84-229) 3620 186

Ha Trang Restaurant

Add: Tam Coc - Bich Dong, Ninh Hai Commune, Hoa Lu Dist.

Tel: (84-229) 3618 135