SUPER popular these days is an inexpensive day trip from Hanoi to Ninh Bình. About 100km south.

The capital of Vietnam in ancient times.

Attractions & Activities vary, but most include:

• Trang An Boat Ride: … through caves and limestone formations, normally with an elderly lady rower.  They have 2000 boats ready to go!

• Hang Mua: Climb 500 steps to the summit for panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. 

Goats hang out on the steps, looking for handouts.

• Hoa Lu Ancient Capital:  Explore the historical sites, including ancient temples and royal palaces from Vietnam’s past capital. 

On my tour we cycled for about a half hour to this Buddhist temple. Very relaxing. I quite enjoyed this stop.

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