Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

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Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Tickets & Tours

From Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, Mua Cave Day Tour
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Tours • From Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu

From Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Bai Dinh, Trang An, Mua Cave Day Tour

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English guided
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4.8 / 5
(343) • 3K+ booked
₩ 21,500
Ninh Binh Day Tour From Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave
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Tours • From Hanoi

Ninh Binh Day Tour From Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Trang An & Mua Cave

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English guided
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5.0 / 5
(914) • 4K+ booked
₩ 59,900
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Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi
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Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi

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4.8 / 5
(3.5K) • 50K+ booked
₩ 45,300
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Custom Private Tour: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh, Hoa Lu, Trang An, Tam Coc, Hang Mua with Vietnamese or English Speaking Driver
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Custom Private Tour: Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh, Hoa Lu, Trang An, Tam Coc, Hang Mua with Vietnamese or English Speaking Driver

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4.3 / 5
(4) • 100+ booked
₩ 32,800
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Best of Ninh Binh Day Tour: Hoa Lu, Trang An, Tam Coc, Hang Mua
Tours • From Hanoi

Best of Ninh Binh Day Tour: Hoa Lu, Trang An, Tam Coc, Hang Mua

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Private tour
English guided
4.8 / 5
(3.9K) • 100K+ booked
₩ 46,100
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Hoa Lu, Tam Coc/Trang An, and Mua Cave Day Tour from Hanoi
Tours • From Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Gia Vien, Hoa Lu

Hoa Lu, Tam Coc/Trang An, and Mua Cave Day Tour from Hanoi

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4.8 / 5
(2.9K) • 20K+ booked
₩ 43,300
Explore Ninh Binh's Best: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave
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Explore Ninh Binh's Best: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave

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4.7 / 5
(760) • 8K+ booked
₩ 45,300
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Majestic Trang An & Bai Dinh, Hang Mua Day Tour from Ha Noi
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Tours • From Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Gia Vien, Hoa Lu

Majestic Trang An & Bai Dinh, Hang Mua Day Tour from Ha Noi

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4.6 / 5
(2.7K) • 20K+ booked
₩ 45,500
Ninh Binh Day Tour From Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave
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Ninh Binh Day Tour From Hanoi: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave

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4.9 / 5
(28) • 100+ booked
₩ 57,000
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Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi with Indian Buffet Lunch
Tours • From Hanoi, Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi with Indian Buffet Lunch

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5.0 / 5
(11) • New Activity
₩ 61,900
₩ 68,800
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Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi: Hoa Lu, Trang An and Hang Mua Cave
Tours • From Hanoi

Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi: Hoa Lu, Trang An and Hang Mua Cave

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Private tour
4.8 / 5
(2.3K) • 30K+ booked
₩ 59,200
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Ninh Binh Off-Road Jeep Adventures
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Ninh Binh Off-Road Jeep Adventures

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5.0 / 5
(7) • 50+ booked
₩ 48,700

Where to stay in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Hang Mua Ecolodge Ninh Hoa
Hotels • Hoa Lu

Hang Mua Ecolodge Ninh Hoa

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Scenic Mountain Ecolodge Ninh Binh
Hotels • Hoa Lu

Scenic Mountain Ecolodge Ninh Binh

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Hidden Valley Eco Retreat Trang An
Hotels • Hoa Lu

Hidden Valley Eco Retreat Trang An

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4.9 / 5
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₩ 40,480
La Lua Resort Ninh Binh
Hotels • Hoa Lu

La Lua Resort Ninh Binh

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4.8 / 5
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₩ 74,244
Tam Coc Mountain Bungalow
Hotels • Hoa Lu

Tam Coc Mountain Bungalow

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4.9 / 5
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₩ 36,218
Fairy Mountain Retreat
Hotels • Ninh Binh

Fairy Mountain Retreat

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4.8 / 5
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₩ 78,628
LAMIA BAMBOO RETREAT
Hotels • Hoa Lu

LAMIA BAMBOO RETREAT

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4.9 / 5
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₩ 533,612
Trang An Mountain View Homestay - Hostel
Hotels • Hoa Lu

Trang An Mountain View Homestay - Hostel

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4.7 / 5
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₩ 40,943
Tam Coc Luxury Homestay
Hotels • Hoa Lu

Tam Coc Luxury Homestay

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₩ 49,902
Tam Coc Horizon Bungalow
Hotels • Hoa Lu

Tam Coc Horizon Bungalow

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₩ 93,135
Muong Village Ninh Binh
Hotels • Hoa Lu

Muong Village Ninh Binh

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4.8 / 5
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₩ 58,278
Trang An Aroma Homestay
Hotels • Hoa Lu

Trang An Aroma Homestay

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₩ 52,202

Transport to & from Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Shared Minibus to Trang An, Bai Dinh, Tam Coc, Ninh Binh from Ha Noi & Vice Versa
Buses • Hanoi

Shared Minibus to Trang An, Bai Dinh, Tam Coc, Ninh Binh from Ha Noi & Vice Versa

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3.8 / 5
(511) • 10K+ booked
₩ 10,100
Retail: ₩ 11,400
Hanoi - Ninh Binh/ Tam Coc/Trang An/ Bai Dinh Minivan by Duy Khang Limousine
Buses • Hanoi (From Hanoi, Ninh Binh)

Hanoi - Ninh Binh/ Tam Coc/Trang An/ Bai Dinh Minivan by Duy Khang Limousine

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3.3 / 5
(196) • 5K+ booked
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Ninh Binh Private transfer from/to many cities Hanoi/ Sapa/ Halong/
Car charters • Hoa Lu (From Ninh Binh)

Ninh Binh Private transfer from/to many cities Hanoi/ Sapa/ Halong/

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4.7 / 5
(3)
₩ 104,700
Ninh Binh/Tam Coc/Trang An - Ha Long Limousine by Duy Khang
Buses • Ninh Binh (From Hanoi)

Ninh Binh/Tam Coc/Trang An - Ha Long Limousine by Duy Khang

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3.7 / 5
(16) • 300+ booked
₩ 13,000

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Real Scenery Show: The Emperor Of The Reeds Ticket in Ninh Binh
Events & shows • Ninh Binh

Real Scenery Show: The Emperor Of The Reeds Ticket in Ninh Binh

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4.7 / 5
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₩ 26,000

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Reviews

Marc ***
2026-11-07 10:45:05
Fantastic 5.0
This tour was amazing! Tom was such a fantastic and wonderful guide! He clearly communicated with us and was always prompt and kept everything on schedule. The attractions we saw and activities we did were all so amazing, I am truly impressed at how much we accomplished with Tom in one day. He took care of all tickets, bus transportation, rentals, food and drink (lunch buffet), and washroom stops. I would recommend this to any of my friends who are looking for a simple way to see the absolute best of Ninh Binh in one day. Thank you Tom!
Klook User
2026-09-24 10:34:46
Fantastic 5.0
Miss Lan is a wonderful person, great tour guide and even greater photographer. She answered all pur questions, explained everything on the tour and was always smiling. We covered all major attractions in Ninh Binh in one day and it was very comfortable. Definitely recommend the tour and Lan!
Sharlyn *****
2026-11-06 04:52:58
Fantastic 5.0
The whole tour experience was wonderful. We had an amazing tour guide, Mr. Donny. He speaks english very well. He's knowleadgable about the spots we went to and shared a lot of interesting facts about Vietnam. The lunch buffet was fulfilling. The overall trip was well-organized. I highly recommend this group tour. It is extremely good value for money.
Emmanuel **********
2026-10-23 03:24:53
Fantastic 5.0
We had a great time with Duy Pham. No problem with communication because he knows english. We can also customize our itinerary since it is a private tour. this is best to those who just love some flexible time in their itinerary
Cherry ******
2026-11-07 23:15:22
Fantastic 5.0
I love our tour! I didn’t expect much from it since I only booked the Hoa Lu and Trang An tour, but our tour guide, Chu, made us feel comfortable and explained everything very well. I had read some reviews about the bamboo textile shop, so I appreciated that Chu told us we didn’t have to stay long and that there was no pressure to buy anything. He speaks great English, is very knowledgeable about history, and always has great energy. The lunch buffet was great as well! I loved the variety of food. Just expect to pay extra for drinks since they’re not included. It wasn’t a problem for me because Chu also provided us with drinking water. Overall, it was a great tour! I highly recommend Chu as your tour guide.
林 **
2026-11-09 00:36:39
Fantastic 5.0
We received the itinerary confirmation from the local travel agency the day after booking. Although we cancelled our original order including Mua Cave due to our evening schedule and re-booked through Klook for just Hoa Lu and Trang An to return to the city earlier, the local agency was very friendly and prompt in their responses. However, the morning pick-up was a bit chaotic. There was a last-minute change of tour guide and meeting point, and since someone earlier likely arrived late, the vehicle was delayed by 30 minutes. We were the second-to-last group to board, so we ended up in the very back row, which was quite uncomfortable and prone to bumping our heads! Surprisingly, some passengers in the same van actually had the Mua Cave tour included. The guide initially said that those not entering would be taken somewhere else to wait, and we could just decide later whether to pay the extra fee for Mua Cave. We were a bit taken aback by this. After departing, we stopped at a silk rest stop. Upon arriving at Hoa Lu, the guide enthusiastically took photos for us, and his photography skills were great. The itinerary also included a bike ride, but we skipped it and bought some ice cream at the restaurant to wait. Lunch was a buffet on the second floor of a restaurant; they seated us in a private room with strong air conditioning, and many vegetarian options were clearly labeled and quite delicious. Next was the boat ride at Trang An, with four people per boat. The scenery was truly amazing. The only regret was that our boat ticket didn't include stops for sightseeing along the way, which was a bit of a pity, but the scenery was still charming! After disembarking, we had time to browse a small shop and grab some drinks. Suddenly, our guide, Tu Tran, said there was an open seat on another van and offered to switch us to return earlier, personally handing us over to another female guide with glasses named Lanh. She was very enthusiastic and friendly, spoke English without an accent, and the return vehicle was upgraded to a very comfortable Dcar. Furthermore, when we asked about the drop-off location—since we had planned to visit AEON Mall Long Bien that evening and hoped the free drop-off point could be a bit closer to make it easier to call a ride—she was also very enthusiastic in helping us 👍, which made our final night's itinerary in Vietnam go smoothly!
Phu ************
2026-11-10 12:42:46
Fantastic 5.0
A fantastic experience from start to finish. The Indian buffet was delicious, with plenty of options and excellent flavors. Our tour guide was incredibly friendly, caring, and enthusiastic, making sure everyone felt comfortable. We would definitely choose this tour again.
Klook User
2026-11-07 11:08:33
Fantastic 5.0
We had a fantastic experience on the Ninh Binh tour! Everything was well organised, from transportation to the itinerary. A special mention to our tour guide, Johnny Handsome, who made the entire experience even more enjoyable. He was friendly, knowledgeable, funny and very helpful throughout the day. His enthusiasm and great sense of humour made the tour memorable. Thank you, Johnny, for making our day so special. Keep up the great work! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Klessmann ****
2026-11-11 01:25:03
Fantastic 5.0
tour guide is very friendly. text one day before the trip to confirm the location and whole journey is fun, though the boat ride is very long and quite uncomfortable for sitting too long on the wooden boat.

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Immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural significance of Hoa Lư Ancient Capital, the former capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1009. Nestled in the picturesque Trường Yên Thượng village in Ninh Bình Province, Hoa Lư boasts a unique landscape of rice fields dotted with limestone mountains, just 90 km south of Hanoi. Explore the ancient citadel that once served as the economic, political, and cultural heart of Đại Cồ Việt, an independent Vietnamese polity founded by local warlord Đinh Bộ Lĩnh.
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam

Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights

Đinh Tiên Hoàng Temple

Visit the temple dedicated to Đinh Tiên Hoàng, the first emperor of Vietnam, constructed to honor his legacy and contributions to the country's history.

Lê Đại Hành Temple

Explore the temple of Lê Đại Hành, located near Đinh Tiên Hoàng Temple, showcasing the rich history and architectural beauty of the Lê dynasty.

Nhật Trụ Pagoda

Discover the First Column Pagoda, ordered by Emperor Lê Đại Hành, housing artifacts from the 10th and 11th centuries and featuring a prominent stone pillar in the temple courtyard.

Culture and History

Experience the cultural and historical significance of Hoa Lư, the native land of the first two imperial dynasties of Vietnam, the Đinh and Early Lê dynasties. Explore temples honoring emperors, queens, and historical figures, and witness the architectural remnants of the ancient citadel.

Local Cuisine

Indulge in popular local dishes in Hoa Lư, known for its unique flavors and must-try foods. Sample traditional Vietnamese cuisine and immerse yourself in the local culinary delights.

History and Highlights

Discover the first capital of Vietnam with its historical landmarks, including the Royal Court, temples, and relics that date back to the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties.