Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

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

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

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

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฿ 1,063
Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi: Hoa Lu, Trang An and Hang Mua Cave
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Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi: Hoa Lu, Trang An and Hang Mua Cave

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Explore Ninh Binh's Best: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, and Mua Cave
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Trang An - Hoa Lu Day Tour (Japanese) | Mua Cave - River Cruise
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Trang An - Hoa Lu Day Tour (Japanese) | Mua Cave - River Cruise

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Ninh Binh Day Tour: Hoa Lu - Trang An ( or Tam Coc) - Mua Cave
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Ninh Binh Day Tour: Hoa Lu - Trang An ( or Tam Coc) - Mua Cave

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Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi: Hoa Lu, Trang An, Tam Coc, Hang Mua
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Ninh Binh Day Tour from Ha Noi: Hoa Lu, Trang An, Tam Coc, Hang Mua

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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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Ninh Binh Deluxe Small Group Day Tour from Hanoi by Limousine D-Car
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Ninh Binh Deluxe Small Group Day Tour from Hanoi by Limousine D-Car

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Where to stay in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Ninh Binh Mountain View Homestay
Hotels • Gia Vien

Ninh Binh Mountain View Homestay

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Fairy Mountain Retreat
Hotels • Ninh Binh

Fairy Mountain Retreat

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Hang Mua Bamboo Homestay
Hotels • Hoa Lu

Hang Mua Bamboo Homestay

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Trang An Aroma Homestay
Hotels • Hoa Lu

Trang An Aroma Homestay

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Trang An Lamia Bungalow
Hotels • Hoa Lu

Trang An Lamia Bungalow

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Halise Home & Retreat Ninh Binh
Hotels • Hoa Lu

Halise Home & Retreat Ninh Binh

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Trang An Ao dai Homestay
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Trang An Ao dai Homestay

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฿ 915.8
Tam Coc Mountain Bungalow
Hotels • Hoa Lu

Tam Coc Mountain Bungalow

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Ninh Binh Family Homestay
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Ninh Binh Family Homestay

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Lalita Tam Coc Resort & Spa
Hotels • Hoa Lu

Lalita Tam Coc Resort & Spa

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Tam Coc Luxury Homestay
Hotels • Hoa Lu

Tam Coc Luxury Homestay

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Hidden Valley Eco Retreat Trang An
Hotels • Hoa Lu

Hidden Valley Eco Retreat Trang An

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Transport to & from Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

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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Shared Transfer between Hanoi to Ninh Binh and more
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Shared Transfer between Hanoi to Ninh Binh and more

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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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★ 3.3 (3) • 100+ booked
฿ 319
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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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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Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Reviews

Savannah ******
2026-09-12 11:03:20
Fantastic 5.0
Had such a fun time on this full-day trip to Ninh Binh! Our tour guide, Hai Dang, was amazing, so friendly, organized, and punctual. He even messaged me on WhatsApp the day before with details on what to bring, the meeting point, and the schedule, which was really helpful! My favorite part was the bike ride through the countryside. It was so relaxing and a beautiful way to see the landscape. The boat tour was also amazing, and luckily it was cloudy, so it wasn’t too hot. Umbrellas were provided for shade too! We also climbed around 500 steps at Dragon Mountain. It was challenging and a little rushed, but the view was definitely worth it! If you don’t want to climb, there are cafés and a lovely lotus pond nearby. The lunch buffet was okay, but nothing special. Overall, I really enjoyed the trip and would highly recommend it! Hai Dang was a fantastic guide and made the experience even better.
Tom *****
2026-08-31 08:11:59
Fantastic 5.0
Great tour with our friendly guide, Lin. There was plenty of water provided throughout, and Lin called us her "Family," so we always knew when she was addressing us. Everything ran smoothly, and we got to see a lot.
Eiram *******
2026-09-07 00:20:48
Fantastic 5.0
We really enjoyed our Ninh Binh day tour eventhough it rained throughout the day. The scenery was beautiful, and the whole experience was memorable. We’re especially grateful to our tour guide, Mr. Viet. Unfortunately, my aunt had an emergency while we were heading home, and he was incredibly patient, understanding, and helpful despite the inconvenience to the group. We sincerely apologize to the other tourists and truly appreciate Mr. Viet for going out of his way to assist us. Thank you, Mr. Viet, for your kindness and care. We highly recommend this tour!
Klook会員
2026-08-30 11:39:24
Fantastic 5.0
During the travel time, our guide spoke to us in English, and we even had time to shop at a store during a restroom break! There was a staff member who spoke excellent Japanese and introduced us to various products! At the beginning, in the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, we enjoyed cycling to our destination! The boat ride in Trang An lasted over an hour and was very satisfying! Finally, at Mua Cave, the steps were very steep and challenging to climb, but the view from the top was absolutely spectacular! Our guide was also wonderful, and this tour was definitely the right choice!✨
Klook User
2026-09-11 12:49:50
Fantastic 5.0
Get ready for a long beautiful day in Ninh Binh! Son was fantastic in leading our tour and informing us of all the beautiful history in the areas we visited. Our driver (expert driver) got us every where safely and quickly. The tour overall was beautiful. From the Bai Dinh Pagoda, to our beautiful cruise down the river in Trang An & the hike up in Mua which was also optional but a must. Thank you Son for trying to make our day the best. Also note— the Vietnamese buffet had a lot of options and was delicious.
클룩 고객
2026-09-07 11:21:53
Fantastic 5.0
Highly recommend this travel itinerary! My husband and I don't speak any English, but our guide, Vu Long, was incredibly kind. He sent us explanations translated into Korean one by one and even checked in with us again. Even though we couldn't communicate verbally, we had a very fun, fulfilling, and comfortable trip. And for Koreans, rice is power! The lunch buffet was delicious.
Kim ******
2026-07-03 08:30:22
Fantastic 5.0
The tour takes whole day which is nice despite the hot weather. David, our tour guide is so knowledgeable about the places and I was accidentally left in the bus due to sleeping but David responded right away and I got saved 🤣We went in June so the lotus lake is so pretty. Also, the buffet lunch is so good! it’s one of the buffet that is memorable to us!
Cheng *********
2026-08-08 05:13:17
Fantastic 5.0
This activity is well worth exploring. It started promptly, and the drive was about two hours, with a stop halfway for restrooms and food. I recommend eating breakfast before departing. The first stop was Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, where we had about 50 minutes. Remember to bring a fan and an umbrella, as it can suddenly rain heavily in Vietnam! The second stop was for lunch, which was a buffet. The food was decent; don't expect too much, it's just a buffet to fill your stomach. After lunch, our guide took us cycling. If you prefer not to cycle, you can relax at the restaurant. After lunch, we went for a boat ride. There are two locations, Trang An and Tam Coc, and we were assigned to Tam Coc. The entire experience was enjoyable. Remember to bring an umbrella. During the ride, they will try to sell you handmade paintings, but we politely declined. After getting off the boat, the boatman will ask for a tip. The third stop was Mua Caves for hiking. Since the stairs were quite wet after the rain, and we were too tired, we decided not to climb for safety reasons. We sat at the restaurant below and took some photos. I must commend our guide, Ryan; his explanations were humorous, very clear (10/10), and helpful!
Paola *******
2026-09-03 01:58:33
Fantastic 5.0
great experience with one minor hiccup. let me start with whats great, i love the bus driver he was kind and also attentive to the tourists cause my sister mistakenly boarded the wrong bus but he saw her and called out to her. another is that he is such a great driver that i can fall asleep and trust that we are safe. for the guide, martin is kind and helped my sister wash her wound as she fell off the bike. MY CONCERN is that theres not enough medical supply in case of emergency and why are the bikes provided with breaks that do not work? but i must say, all in all it was a very great experience and its really good for the value of your money.

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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.