With its charming natural scenery and architectural works bearing the mark of time, Ninh Binh has long been a destination that is extremely loved by domestic and foreign tourists. Each time in this land will have its own beauty and it is very difficult to choose the most ideal time to come to Ninh Binh.
If you are someone who does not like the crowdedness of Ninh Binh during the Tet months, April is the perfect time for tourists to come to this land. Ninh Binh in April not only has a peaceful and warm natural beauty with the early summer sunshine but also has extremely unique activities.
1. Information about Ninh Binh weather in April?
When wanting to come to Ninh Binh, surely the first thing that many tourists are most concerned about is the weather. Ninh Binh in April is the transition period from spring to summer, so the weather will still be a bit chilly but much warmer thanks to the gentle rays of summer.
The weather in April is quite cool and not as hot as in May and June, the average temperature in Ninh Binh is usually around 23.5 degrees and in April it is also very rare to have rain, so visitors can comfortably explore Ninh Binh and enjoy the best that this land has to offer.
Moreover, in the early morning or late afternoon, visitors can also feel the magical, romantic beauty of Ninh Binh thanks to the early morning mist that appears and covers the whole landscape.
2. How to get to Ninh Binh in April?
Ninh Binh is located about 100km south of Hanoi, so visitors in Hanoi and neighboring areas can get here very easily. You can travel by motorbike if you have a lot of time and want to see the scenery along the way. If you choose this means of transport, it will take you from 2 to 3 hours to get to Ninh Binh.
If you want to save time, visitors can travel by car, bus or coach. These means of transport have many trips with very affordable prices, so you can rest assured and choose. In addition, because the distance to this place is not too far, many visitors can enjoy Ninh Binh in 1 day if they do not have much time.
For visitors in the Southern and Central regions, traveling to Ninh Binh will be more complicated. From these areas, visitors need to travel by plane to Hanoi and then choose other means of transport to get to Ninh Binh.
Although the distance is long and the travel will be a bit complicated, there are currently many airlines operating flights to Hanoi, so visitors do not need to worry too much.
3.What festivals take place in Ninh Binh in April?
Ninh Binh in April attracts tourists not only because of its beautiful scenery and ideal climate, but also because of its extremely unique festivals, clearly showing the cultural beauty of Ninh Binh people. Below are two festivals that tourists absolutely cannot miss when coming to Ninh Binh at this time.
Hoa Lu Festival
Hoa Lu Festival is usually held from the 8th to the 10th of the third lunar month. This is a festival with a very long history and has been recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage. The festival is an opportunity for Ninh Binh people to commemorate the merits of King Dinh Bo Linh for his contribution to opening and building the once-famous Hoa Lu capital.
This special event is divided into two parts: the ceremony and the festival. The ceremony takes place in an extremely solemn atmosphere and is very meaningful to the cultural life of the people. This part will include many ceremonies such as the temple opening ceremony, water procession, incense offering, palanquin procession, etc. Visitors can attend and witness the solemn ceremony of this event if they have the opportunity to come to Ninh Binh in April.
In addition to the ceremony, perhaps the festival part is the part that makes this event attract a lot of visitors. This part will include many exciting activities such as a stage performance of contemporary music and culture, a performance recreating the scene of flag-raising exercises, and a performance of Thai Binh characters. Moreover, visitors can also participate in extremely interesting and unique folk games.
Trang An Festival
Following the Hoa Lu festival is the Trang An festival held annually on the 18th day of the third lunar month. This is a combination of many cultural and religious activities with tourism and is associated with the mountain gods of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu.
Ninh Binh people, especially those living in Trang An scenic spot, are very proud and worship nature. That is why they organize this festival to honor and express gratitude to the mountain gods as well as the generals of the Dinh dynasty who brought this place a wonderful landscape and a peaceful life.
The festival usually lasts up to 3 days and an extremely special part that visitors cannot miss is the procession held right on the river in the scenic area. Visitors to Ninh Binh in April can attend this special ceremony, immerse themselves in the bustling, colorful atmosphere and visit the beautiful relics and landscapes of the complex.
Besides the solemn ceremony, the festival part of this event is also extremely special. Visitors can enjoy unique performances such as Cheo singing, gong singing and Xam singing right on tourist boats.
Moreover, both banks also organize many folk games for visitors to experience and have the most comfortable moments of entertainment. If you do not want to miss this event and can fully participate, you should stay at hotels in Ninh Binh near here for convenient travel and participation.
4. What to do in Ninh Binh in April?
Cuc Phuong National Park
If you are a lover of wild nature, when coming to Ninh Binh in April, visitors should visit Cuc Phuong National Park. This park has a very large area, located in 3 provinces: Ninh Binh, Hoa Binh and Thanh Hoa with an extremely diverse and rich ecosystem.
Cuc Phuong National Park is not only a tropical rainforest full of green and cool colors, but also home to many rare animals that are being preserved. This place is also home to the Delacour’s Langur – an animal species that is in danger of extinction in the world.
When coming here in April, visitors will be able to encounter the beautiful scenery of flocks of white butterflies flying everywhere. Moreover, with the cool weather of April, visitors can freely explore this place and immerse themselves in the fresh green space that nature has bestowed.
Bai Dinh Pagoda
Renowned as the pagoda that holds the most records in Vietnam, Bai Dinh Pagoda is a spiritual destination that anyone who comes to Ninh Binh wants to visit. This pagoda was built a long time ago and has gone through the ups and downs of history.
Coming here, visitors will feel like they are lost in a fairyland with a peaceful, pure and extremely large space. In addition to the ancient architecture of a pagoda, Bai Dinh Pagoda also possesses many charming and poetic scenes and is an extremely suitable place to relax and calm the mind. Tourists come here not only to visit but also to worship and pray for the best things for themselves and their families. Currently, the pagoda has been expanded with many unique works, creating a wonderful space for visitors to visit and admire.
Mua Cave
Located at the foot of Mua Mountain in Ninh Binh is Mua Cave. Seen from above, this mountain peak looks like an upside-down bell and is visited by many tourists to visit and take pictures. According to many legends, this is where King Tran came to listen to beautiful women singing and dancing, so it was named the Dance Cave.
Coming to Ninh Binh in April, many tourists come to this unique cave. You will be able to admire the unique, perfect beauty of nature and record the most impressive photos. If you conquer nearly 500 steps leading to the cave, visitors will be able to see with their own eyes the exquisitely carved reliefs that have been preserved from ancient times to the present.
Ninh Binh in April attracts tourists not only because of its fresh, cool beauty but also because of its extremely impressive and unique festivals and culture. With unique relics and landscapes, Ninh Binh will definitely be a destination that visitors will never forget.
If you don’t know where to go next April, book your flight now and prepare your luggage to Ninh Binh!