Tho Xuan Airport 2 hr 1
Phat Diem Cathedral (41 min)
19th-century stone cathedral blending traditional European & Vietnamese architectural styles. Tam Coc Ninh Binh (18 min) Trang An Departure Boat Ticket (13 min) Bai Dinh Pagoda (27 min)
Large pilgrimage site featuring an original Buddhist temple & newer pagodas in an open courtyard. Bich Dong Pagoda (8 min)
Nestled into a mountainside, this ancient tiered pagoda is near 3 natural caves & reachable by boat. Hoa Lu Ancient Capital (19 min)
Ancient capital dating back to the 10th century, packed with temple & fortress ruins. Suối Nước Khoáng Nóng Kênh Gà (Chiquen Village) (37 min)
Hot spring and ecotourism Động Am Tiên (18 min)
Isolated cave on a picturesque mountain, with a nearby pagoda & Buddhist shrine. Tam Cốc-Bích Động (11 min)
Cycling and river Thung Nham Bird Park (22 min)
Wildlife sanctuary for storks & thousands of other wetland birds, plus caves & tropical fruit trees. Hang Múa (8 min)
Scenic mountainside spot with a cave & 500 steps to a lookout with iconic views of the countryside. Trang An Ecotourism Zone Management (12 min)
River caves & stunning scenery draw visitors to this picturesque natural area with rowboat tours. Thai Vi Temple (7 min)
Temple complex dating to the 13th century, surrounded by mountains, with a courtyard & stone arches. Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve (31 min)
This scenic nature preserve, home to the endangered Delacour's langur monkey, provides boat tours. Tuyệt Tịnh Cốc (18 min) | 
