What to eat and where to play in Ninh Binh on the occasion of April 30 and May 1

Tam Coc fields on the Ngo Dong river - Photo: Ninh Binh Department of Tourism

About 100km from the center of Hanoi, Ninh Binh is considered an attractive destination for tourists during the April 30 and May 1 holidays.

Many hotels and resorts here are currently fully booked. However, visitors can still experience Ninh Binh in one day.

Celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Liberation of the South and National Reunification Day, Ninh Binh organized many activities imbued with the colors of the ancient capital Hoa Lu to welcome tourists.

1,100 women wearing ao dai and conical hats go boating in Trang An - Photo: DUONG AK

Experience the culture of the ancient capital of three dynasties

Topping the list of experiences is the Non La - Vietnam Festival 2025 program. This is a meeting place of Vietnamese cultural values, where art and history come together in a majestic natural space.

A series of cultural, artistic and sporting events lasting throughout the April 30 and May 1 holidays promises to bring many experiences to visitors.

The festival is a series of unique events honoring traditional Vietnamese values, while connecting the community in a space between history and majestic nature.

Inspired by the beauty of the ancient capital and the mission of spreading traditional cultural values, Non La - Vietnam Festival opens a journey to discover heritage.

STT	Event	Time/Place
1	Hoa Lu Brocade Program Largest ancient costume show ever in Ninh Binh.	7:00 p.m. April 30, Tam Coc boat station
2	Hoa Lu dance painting The live show is a journey that takes the audience back to the traditional craft villages of Ninh Binh.	7:00 p.m. on May 1 and 2, Tam Coc boat station
3	Liujiang dyeing Minishow with the participation of singer Vu Cat Tuong, singer-songwriter Bui Cong Nam and singer Phuong Phuong Thao. Dyeing Luu Giang has a floating stage on the river, immersed in the majestic and poetic nature of Tam Coc.	7:00 p.m., May 3, Tam Coc boat station
4	Off-road car racing 2025	2 time slots (6am - 11am and 4pm - 6pm), May 1 and 2, 2025 at the public area adjacent to the welcome gate of Trang An Street - Trang An Cultural Park
5	Concert nights	7:30 p.m. April 28 and 30 at the floating stage of Ky Lan Lake, Hoa Lu ancient town space
6	Music night "Nostalgia" with the participation of famous singers: Ung Hoang Phuc, Akira Phan, Thu Thuy, Xuan Duc, Duc Phuc, Kuun Duc Nam, Gemini Hung Huynh, rapper LimitX, DJ Bong Milo, MC PutiNN, MC Thuy Tram	8pm on May 1st and 2nd at Thuy Dinh stage, Hoa Lu ancient town space
7	Iconic decor cluster with a model of Vietnam map using traditional conical hats. North-South Reunification Train Model	From April 30, Thung Nham eco-tourism area

Cuc Phuong National Park begins butterfly season - Photo: Cuc Phuong National Park

Immerse yourself in the cool nature of the land leaning against the mountains, overlooking the river, facing the sea

In addition to vibrant artistic activities during the holidays, Ninh Binh is also a suitable green destination to relax and recharge.

Every destination in Ninh Binh is embraced by the green of grass, trees and flowers.

Top green destinations for tourists to experience include:

Cuc Phuong National Park: late April and early May is also butterfly season here, when millions of butterflies decorate the unique path leading visitors into the forest.

Tourists immerse themselves in the cool atmosphere at Van Long lagoon - Photo: NGUYEN HIEN

Van Long Lagoon is a wetland nature reserve located in Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province. Visitors can sit on a boat and relax, watching the calm water surface. If you are lucky, you will also be able to admire the white-cheeked langurs on the rocky mountains.

In the first 4 months of the year, Ninh Binh welcomed over 5.6 million visitors, of which international visitors were estimated at over 775,000.

Total tourism revenue in the first 4 months of 2025 is estimated at more than 6,000 billion VND, an increase of 31.02% over the same period last year.

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/an-gi-choi-dau-o-dat-dia-linh-nhan-kiet-ninh-binh-dip-le-30-4-va-1-5-202504271647291.htm