With its friendly locals, unruffled atmosphere, and the fantastic backdrop of the mountains and the winding Red River, Ninh Binh is a destination that backpackers will find hard to resist. It is a usual springboard to some of the country's impressive landscapes and historical sites. After a good day's rest in the town proper, visitors can head out to the nearby karst terrains in Tam Coc caves, a series of low caverns from where the Ngo Dong River flows. Each boat can carry two people for a scenic ride through the stunning mineral formations. Those who don't fancy the caves proceed to the ancient citadel of Hoa Lu, a former capital of two great dynasties...
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