Ninh Binh - Phat Diem Cathedral 2 days   -   Code: HAN24

Itinerary:

Day 1: Hanoi-Hoa lu-Phat Diem-Ninh Binh

Day 2: Ninh Binh-Tam Coc-Hanoi 

Detailed program:

Day 1: Hanoi-Hoa lu-Phat Diem-Ninh Binh 

Depart at 7.30am. 2hrs drive to Hoa Lu - The Ancient Capital. Visit to the two remaining temples of Dinh King & Le King. Lunch in a restaurant and continue drive to Phat Diem - the stone church. Phat Diem Cathedral is located in Kim Sơn District of Ninh Binh Province. The architecture of Phát Diệm church is a cross between Vietnamese and European styles. Although a church, it was built in traditional Vietnamese temple architecture. It was built of stone and wood in 24 years. This cathedral is an architectural complex that combines the traditional pagoda architecture of Vietnam and the Gothic style of Christian architecture. Have dinner and overnight in Ninh binh town.

Day 2: Ninh Binh-Tam Coc-Hanoi 

After breakfast, biking or driving towards Tam Coc. Explore country life of Vietnam by passing through villages and rice fields. Visit Bich Dong Pagoda - one of the famous pagoda in Ninh Binh Province. After lunch, sit back and relax whilst a local villager rows a small boat through 3 caves with rice fields and mountain surrounded. Continue biking or driving back to Hanoi via Ninh Binh town. Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi.