Ninh Binh, Vietnam

Ninh Binh is a fairly large town in Vietnam.  Although Ninh Binh has little to do itself, it has become a popular travel hub as people explore the nearby Tam Coc, Hoa Lu and Cuc Phuong National Park.

Sights

• Tam Coc - Known as 'Halong Bay on the Rice Paddies' due to huge rock formations jutting out of rice paddies.  Tam Coc has breathtaking sceneray which is best explored by row boat on the Ngo Dong River.

Accommodation

Queen Mini-hotel
tel: 030 871 874
luongvn2001@yahoo.com
21 P Hoang Hoa Tham
Great value friendly hotel, run by Mr Luong.  A choice of rooms from simple singles to ensuite Triples with AC, TV and fridge.  Good friendly, honest service.  The restuarant serves good food from a simple menu.  The railway station is just 30m away, but the hotel is still quiet.  Mr Luong can arrange bus tickets, motorbike rental and tours of the area.  Rooms from 48,000Dong to 240,000Dong.

Thanh Thuy's Guesthouse
tel: 030 871 811
tuc@hn.vnn.vn
128 P Le Hong Phong
Rooms available in the old  guesthouse and newer and slighty more expensive hotel.  Rooms are a good size, clean and a decent price.  The restuarnt serves good food and tours can be arranged. Rooms from 192,000Dong.  

Just as I am finishing my shower in the morning there is a knock at the door. I say 'hello', and someone replies and then unlocks the door and tries to come into the room. Strange. I get dressed and unbolt the door. A guy says the TV is not working and that he wants to fix it. I say 'don't worry' as I am not using the TV. He says that the other TV's are not working and tries to walk in. My girlfriend is still in bed, and I have to stop him with my hand and push him back out. Very strange.