01/11/2026
Our next stop was Ninh Binh which is the first capital of Vietnam going back to the 9th century.
It is also known as Halong Bay on land with the Ngo D**g river weaving amongst the towering cliffs 🏞
There are also a couple of temples that were built in the 17th century to honour the 1st and 2nd Kings of Vietnam👑.
We stayed in Tam Coc which is a lively little town on the banks of the river with plenty of bars and restaurants. The best way to get around is by bicycle 🚲 where you can ride down the laneways and on paths through the countryside.