Ninh Binh (Ha Long Bay on land)
Rice-field karst scenery two hours south of Hanoi: Trang An boat rides, Tam Coc, Mua Cave viewpoint, and the Bai Dinh–Hoa Lu temple area. Cycleable, flat, easy.
- How long to stay
- 2 days (1–3)
- Daily budget (mid-range)
- US$20–55
- Routes in/out
- 3
Practicalities
- Trains from Hanoi take about 2h15; several day and night options.
- Limousine vans run Hanoi–Ninh Binh in about 2 hours.
- Stay in Tam Coc/Trang An area rather than the industrial town if you can.
Getting in & out
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