Ninh Binh Excursion: Phat Diem Catholic Capital & Galaxy Cave - 01 Day

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Overview

Start/End: Hanoi/Hanoi
Route: Ninh Binh
Duration: 01 Day
Theme: Culture and Heritage, Nature & Discover, Family
Tour type: Private tour
Tour guide in: English, Français, Español, Deutsch, Italiano

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Located in the South of Hanoi, the wonderful land of Ninh Binh attracts travellers with its historical, cultural and geographical wonders. This day tour from Hanoi takes you to carefully selected destinations in Ninh Binh for an authentic experience.

Explore Ninh Van stone carving village
Boat trip in Galaxy cave
Visit unique Phat Diem cathedral

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This itinerary invites visitors to serene tourist attractions for an authentic experiences

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Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi150km - 2hThu, Dec 19, 2024
Visiting Ninh Van stone carving village, Thien Ha cave by boat, unique Phat Diem cathedral
8:00 AM: Transfer to Thien Ha Pier, embark a small bamboo sampan boat to start a fantastic two hour boat trip with a local rower. Exploring the mystical limestone mountains as the picturesque rural countryside unfolds in front of your eyes: Buffaloes, ducks, and simple houses under the foot of the mountain all make this an idyllic rural picture.
Walk up to the Thien Ha cave (Celestial river Cave) that was only discovered in 2007. It is about 12,000 square meters in total and contains a lot of magnificent stalagmites and stalactites with different mystical shapes. Walk for the first 200m then take another boat trip inside the cave to discover its paradisiacal beauty.
Enjoy lunch at local restaurant before transfer to the Phat Diem cathedral which is well-known as the “Catholic capital” of Vietnam. The construction of the cathedral between 1875-1899 with a unique combination of traditional pagoda architecture and a western church made of stone and wood.
On arrival, take a leisurely walk to visit the Jesus Christ on the middle islet and the impressive house-gate. Then continue to the grand Catholic Church named “Nha Tho Duc Me Man Coi” which was built with 6 rows of monolithic ironwood with 2 layers of tile roof. Located at the end of the courtyard, the completely stone church is the most incredible building in the complex.
Transfer back to Hanoi around 6:00 PM
Note: Dressing politely inside worshiping places

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English speaking tour guide following itinerary
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Boat: Thien Ha
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Meal: Lunch: 01
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