Ninh Binh
Travel Guide Asia Vietnam Ninh Binh
Introduction
On the Government Backpacker bus/coach route, this is the first stop from Hanoi. Not many tend to book to get off here. If you fancy a change and are interested in seeing an old area of ancient earth then this is the stopping point for you.
Alternatively, if you wish to exchange ancient culture to current rural living, hire a bicycle for US$1 a day and simply take to a road and within a few minutes you are passing wonderful markets and into the fields of the surrounding countryside.
The locals of the surrounding villages speak very little, but still speaking (!) English. The children run out of their muddy concrete houses (no glass windows) and call "Hello". If you reply, another "Hello" will follow. Signposts can take you to the ruins of a temple/civilisation that will set the imagination running wild!
Sights and Activities
Events and Festivals
Eat
Drink
Sleep
Budget
| Property | Address | Type | Popularity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Queen Hotel Ninh Binh | No20 Hoang Hoa Tham Str, Ninh Binh city, | Hotel | 99 |
| Canh Dieu Hostel | 74 - Nguyen Van Cu-Van Xuan | Hostel | 95 |
| Guest House Kim Lien | 54 Van Thanh, Phuc Thinh, Phuc Thanh Ninh Binh City | Guesthouse | 88 |
| NhaViet Mountain Hotel | Le Thai To Street Dau Long, Tan Thanh | Hotel | 90 |
| Phuong Anh Hotel | 39 Nguyen Hue | Hotel | - |
Mid-Range
Upscale
Keep Connected
Internet
Phone
See also International Telephone Calls
Vietnam's international dialing code is +84. To call to other countries from Vietnam, start with 00, followed by the international number, usually without the first 0. International and domestic phone calls are available in almost every hotel or internet café. International phone charges are high in Vietnam and hotels often add a mark up fee so it is smart to always check the rates before dialling. Public phones require phone cards, which are available at post offices.
Some common and useful phone codes are:
- 00 - International call prefix
- 110 - Operator
- 113 - Police
- 114 - Fire Department
- 115 - Medical Aid/Ambulance
- 116 - Directory Assistance
- 1080 - Information
Post
Vietnam Post is the government owned national postal service of Vietnam. Services are generally fairly reliable, cheap but not overly fast, except express services. Express Mail Service (EMS) ensures that letters and small parcels are delivered within 24-48 hours domestically. International EMS is associated with over 50 countries worldwide, with a delivery time ranging from 2 to 10 days. Regular services are cheaper but much slower. Most post offices keep much longer hours than most other official businesses, usually starting from 6:30am until 9:30pm and also open on Saturday and even Sunday. You can buy stamps here and they also offer other services like money transfers. You can also try other companies to send parcels, for example with DHL, TNT and UPS.
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