Ninh Binh in January: Weather, Must Do & Tips

Ninh Binh in January is one of the best months to travel to Ninh Binh. Let’s go deeper into the weather, things to do, and some tips to travel here.

Ninh Binh in January has a lot to offer visitors. During this time, visitors can admire the majestic natural beauty of Trang An, Tam Coc, and Van Long, as well as ancient pagodas such as Bai Dinh and Bich Dong. If you are planning to visit Ninh Binh in January but haven’t found any helpful information, go with IZITOUR to find out!

1. Ninh Binh Weather in January

Ninh Binh is a province located in the Northern Delta region of Vietnam, so it has the characteristics of the four distinct seasons of the North. January is the time when Ninh Binh puts on a new coat for the new year with quite cold but pleasant weather, very ideal for exploration and experience activities. The average temperature ranges from 15 to 20 degrees Celsius, bringing a comfortable feeling to visitors when visiting famous landmarks. However, the temperature between day and night has a large difference, sometimes dropping to 10 degrees Celsius. Therefore, when traveling to Ninh Binh in January, you need to prepare enough warm clothes to be able to enjoy the trip to the fullest. 

Fortunately, January is not the rainy season in Ninh Binh (the rainy season in Ninh Binh usually begins from May to October every year), so the weather at this time is really ideal for you to travel to Ninh Binh. Besides, as this time is close to the biggest holiday for Vietnamese people - the Lunar New Year, so all the tourist attractions are decorated with many beautiful items. This is a good opportunity for you to have beautiful pictures and also learn more about Vietnamese culture.

2. Things to Do in Ninh Binh in January

2.1 Going on Ninh Binh boat tours to go through the caves

Your trip to Ninh Binh in January will not be complete if you miss out on joining Ninh Binh boat tours to explore the mysterious landscapes and caves here. Ninh Binh boat tours offer you a variety of experiences such as seeing the hustle and bustle of Tam Coc, admiring the natural beauty and majestic caves of Trang An (a World Heritage site), immersing into the quiet and poetic beauty of Van Long or watching birds at Thung Nham Bird Park, and more.

When sitting on the boat, you will enjoy the relaxing feeling of drifting on the calm water, immersing yourself in the incredible green nature surrounded by majestic limestone mountains.

In particular, visiting Ninh Binh in January with cool weather makes your experience even more pleasant. This is truly the ideal time to enjoy the scenery and capture memorable moments.

2.2 Exploring spiritual sites in Ninh Binh in January

Ninh Binh is home to many famous spiritual relics, especially attractive in January. One of the destinations not to be missed is Bich Dong Pagoda, known as "Nam Thien De Nhat Dong", where you can admire the unique architecture and peaceful space amidst beautiful natural scenery.

Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest in Vietnam, stands out with its Buddha statues and large grounds, as well as many festivals taking place here at the beginning of the new year. Coming here, you can visit the caves and admire the beautiful view from above.

Dinh and Le Temples in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital are an ideal stop to learn about the history of King Dinh and King Le. With its ancient architecture and sacred atmosphere, this place is an important part of the journey to explore Ninh Binh culture.

Besides, Thung La Temple is also an interesting destination, famous for its quiet space and fresh natural scenery, an ideal place to pray for peace and tranquility.

Don’t forget to visit Phat Diem Stone Cathedral, a masterpiece of Catholic architecture combining Western style and traditional Vietnamese architecture. The church offers a unique view of the cultural exchange between two belief systems.

With these destinations, you will experience the unique spiritual beauty and many interesting stories about local culture in Ninh Binh in January.

2.3 Discovering Ninh Binh traditional handicraft villages

Ninh Binh not only attracts tourists by its majestic nature but is also famous for its unique handicraft villages, imbued with local cultural identity. One of the ideal destinations for foreign tourists who want to learn more about Vietnamese culture is Van Lam Embroidery Village, Ninh Binh. This is where you can see with your own eyes and participate in the sophisticated hand embroidery process. When arriving at Van Lam village, visitors will be guided directly by Ms. Lam, a folk artist with more than 45 years of experience. With skillful hands and enthusiasm, Ms. Lam will share the secrets of sophisticated embroidery, from basic steps to more complex techniques. This experience not only helps you create unique products yourself but also provides an insight into the traditional hand embroidery art of Vietnam.

Besides, if you love stone products, visit Ninh Van Stone Carving Village. Here, you can admire stone artworks created from rough stone blocks by talented artisans.

In addition, Kim Son Weaving Village is a place where you can admire the process of creating handicraft products made from reeds, such as hats, bags, boxes, carpets, and more. This shows the meticulousness and ingenuity of the craftsmen.

2.4 Cycling in Ninh Binh in January

Cycling is one of the interesting and wonderful activities to explore the beauty of Ninh Binh in January. This is the ideal time with cool and pleasant weather, allowing you to comfortably enjoy the natural scenery and daily life of the people here. Bicycle rental prices in Ninh Binh are quite reasonable, usually around 100,000 VND per day, depending on the type of bike and rental location. You can easily find bicycle rental services at your homestays or near tourist attractions such as Van Long or Tam Coc. The biking roads here are safe and easy to travel, creating conditions for you to cycle while admiring the quiet space, endless green rice fields, clear blue water, and majestic limestone mountains.

This is an activity that not only helps you relax in a peaceful, quiet countryside but also brings a great opportunity to interact with local people. You can see the life of the people here in the most authentic way with their daily activities such as herding buffalo, fishing, or sowing seeds, and you can even see cows and buffalo leisurely grazing on the roadside.

3. Suggested Itineraries for One Day in Ninh Binh in January

3.1 Most Popular Trip to Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh Classic Tour: USD 92/pax

3.2 Authentic Trip to Ninh Binh

Ninh Binh Authentic Tour: USD 100/pax

4. Tips to Travel to Ninh Binh in January

For a hassle-free trip to Ninh Binh in January, below are some items you should bring and keep in mind:

• Wear warm clothes: As in January, Ninh Binh is still in the winter weather, so it is cold and dry. It’s a good idea to bring along a coat/jacket, sweater, scarf and wool hat.
• Put on comfortable shoes: Ninh Binh offers a lot of interesting activities for tourists to experience, especially active activities such as cycling, hiking or trekking. Therefore, comfortable shoes are really essential.
• Book everything in advance: Ninh Binh in January is one of the busy months of the year, so bear in mind that flight/train tickets will absolutely go up and hotel rooms might be full. That is the reason why you should book everything in advance.
• Tipping: Although tipping is not required in Ninh Binh, local people working here usually expect it, especially boat rowers in Tam Coc. So if you are planning to visit Tam Coc, prepare some cash before the trip to tip them to appreciate their good services.

With detailed information for “Ninh Binh in January” topic, we hope that you have planned your trip carefully and are ready to go. 

If you have any further question about this topic, feel free to leave a comment below! 

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