Cheap Flights to Ninh Bình

In the northern region of Vietnam, there is a city known for great karst scenery. This is the city of Ninh Bình, which is the capital of the province with the same name. This city is one of the strongholds of the French armies in this region during the Sino – French war during the 1880s. The Ninh Bình is one of the tourism hubs in the region.

How can you get in to this scenic city of Ninh Bình? As a foreign tourist, you can get in this city from Hanoi. Your main point of entry will be the Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi. The city is about 89 kilometers away from Hanoi. There are plenty of cheap flights to Ninh Bình and you can easily find your way to Hanoi. From the airport, you can take the bus and the terminal is located in Giap Bat and this is the cheaper way to get in to Ninh Bình. Taxi is possible, but very expensive. The train is also a possible means to get to this city via the Reunification Express and the city is just a quick stop and hence, you better go down to the city’s station fast or you will miss it. The city is pretty small, about 48 square kilometers and hence, you can walk around to explore. The other means to get around is the motorcycle or xe om. You usually hire drivers for this one. If you want to be on your own and do not want to walk, rent a bicycle.

In this city, there are quite a few tourist destinations, but the overall scenery is great, especially the karsts. You can tour the following places:

• Trang An Grottoes

• Tam Coc – Bic Dong

• Chuc Phun National Park

• Hoa Lu, which is the ancient capital

• Bai Dinh Pagoda

• Cuc Phuong

• Phat Diem Cathedral

• Try the local food specialty here, the de nuit.

There are several good hotels in Ninh Bình and you get a room for as much as $20. Most of the affordable hotels here are located a walking distance from the train and bus stations. With the use of online booking sites, you can get cheap flights to Ninh Bình as well as getting travel packages. The use of online booking sites is a convenient way to book and make reservations for your travel.