Ninh Binh
Travelers often miss Ninh Binh, but it’s a captivating area nicknamed ‘Ha Long Bay on Land’ due to its enchanting river scenery, where limestone mountains jut up from the fields. The ideal way to experience this UNESCO-protected site is by taking a paddleboat tour along its glistening rivers and hiking to the summits of these famed peaks.
Ninh Binh Experience
Food and Dining
Ninh Binh, known for its stunning landscapes, also offers a diverse range of local dishes that showcase the region’s culinary heritage. Ninh Binh’s culinary scene reflects its local agricultural abundance and river-based resources, allowing visitors to savor the authentic flavors of Northern Vietnamese cuisine.
- Goat Meat Dishes: Ninh Binh is famous for its goat meat dishes, such as grilled goat and goat hotpot, featuring flavorful and tender meat.
- Mountainous Fish Dishes: With numerous rivers and waterways, Ninh Binh serves fresh and delicious fish dishes, including grilled fish, fish salad, and fish congee.
- Ninh Binh Rice: Known for high-quality rice, Ninh Binh offers delicious plain rice and various rice-based dishes, including com chay (burnt rice), com lam (bamboo-tube rice), and xoi (sticky rice) with diverse toppings.
- Eel Dishes: Eel farming is common in Ninh Binh, and dishes like grilled eel or fried eel are popular choices among locals and visitors.
- Bai Dinh Pagoda Vegetarian Cuisine: Located near Ninh Binh, the Bai Dinh Pagoda offers vegetarian dishes with fresh and diverse plant-based ingredients, providing a unique dining experience.
Explore Ninh Binh Trip
- Mai Chau
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