Is Ninh Bình still worth VISITING? - VIETNAM 2023 🇻🇳

Ninh Bình has beautiful limestone cliffs dubbed as Ha Long Bay on Land, and is stunning but it's so busy and touristy is it still worth visiting Ninh Bình in 2023?
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0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Hang Mua Viewpoint
2:49 - Exploring Ninh binh
3:26 - Largest complex in Vietnam
6:15 - The local delicacy
8:32 - Tam Coc Boat tour
11:53 - Avoiding the crowds
13:53 - Sneaking around a cave
14:53 - Is Ninh Bình overrated?

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  • @WesselBabtist
    @WesselBabtist Жыл бұрын

    Love it bro! B roll and drone shots turned out nice 🔥

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah man, can’t wait for your big Vietnam video! 🇻🇳

  • @mihaivo_
    @mihaivo_ Жыл бұрын

    Ninh Binh is so far my favourite place in Vietnam. I stayed in Trang An which is a lot more quieter than Tam Coc. Tam Coc boat ride can be really good or complete garbage depending on your boatman. I was in luck with mine. The lady was an absolute gem! She even stopped at the viewpoint and we hiked there together. At the end she received a hefty tip w/o even asking. She was amazing. But a boat ride I would really recommend is the Trang An boat ride. The views are amazing! And you will also not get scammed by either the boatman or people along the way

  • @TheOppa777
    @TheOppa777 Жыл бұрын

    I solo traveled in Ninh Binh December 2019 and I can totally relate when you said you had to stop at random spots because the views are amazing. Everywhere is picturesque!

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    I know right everywhere you look it’s just so picturesque!

  • @FeelKoreaTV
    @FeelKoreaTV Жыл бұрын

    베트남은 정말 아름답습니다. 사람들은 착하고 친절합니다. 음식도 맛있습니다. Vietnam is really worth traveling.

  • @mouradtravelvlogs
    @mouradtravelvlogs Жыл бұрын

    Just watched ur video! m heading to Ninh Binh tomorrow 👍🏻 it’s good to go there with ur experience in mind … Loved it 👏

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    Have fun and enjoy Ninh Binh its a great place!

  • @samle5693
    @samle5693 Жыл бұрын

    I love ninh bình, there was some interesting places to see. Thanks for sharing

  • @nirupachadha6345
    @nirupachadha634511 ай бұрын

    We went there in Nov. Your clip was a great reminder of my visit here.

  • @tprepke
    @tprepke10 ай бұрын

    Great content! Thank you for sharing.

  • @Ihavecrabhands
    @Ihavecrabhands Жыл бұрын

    I’m currently in Ninh Binh, deffo going to check out that first viewpoint tomorrow! Love your content, looking forward to ha Giang loop video as I agree it was the best thing I’ve done :)

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    I am currently editing it and I am so excited to share it!!

  • @Armand_Tiegan
    @Armand_Tiegan Жыл бұрын

    Great shots! Taken some notes for our videos :)

  • @rosstravels.official
    @rosstravels.official Жыл бұрын

    Great video man! That's crazy with the river scam too, good catch on that though! Excited to see your next adventures:)

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks man! yeah a little bit of a trick, but just things you have to keep a watch out for

  • @suayhughes8103
    @suayhughes8103 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video! Beautiful view. Drive safe 🛵🛵

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! Will do!

  • @rizalhrd
    @rizalhrd11 ай бұрын

    Beautiful Ninh Binh.. ❤

  • @melaniesmith652
    @melaniesmith652 Жыл бұрын

    Just beautiful wow, I really didnt know Vietnam was amazing to visit. Some of the beaches are spectucular!!! Wow!!!

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    It really is! Vietnam is such a beautiful country and there is so much to see!

  • @melaniesmith652

    @melaniesmith652

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Joelfriend Yes love your videos my friend!!!

  • @reviewtourvietnam
    @reviewtourvietnam Жыл бұрын

    Very good video thank you

  • @nmqshai
    @nmqshai Жыл бұрын

    Đi Cô Tô, Nha Trang, Quy Nhơn, Phan Thiết đi men! Đẹp lắm!

  • @BonanzaRoad
    @BonanzaRoad Жыл бұрын

    Joel is the GOAT! Thanks for another awesome video!

  • @sanfranci

    @sanfranci

    Жыл бұрын

    What the goat

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    any thanks Jeff, I'm definetly not I didn't really like it either, I can't be 😂

  • @BonanzaRoad

    @BonanzaRoad

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Joelfriend Greatest Of All Time

  • @TubeMySwag
    @TubeMySwag9 ай бұрын

    Beautiful video! What month did you go? I’m planning for January but I’m afraid of the weather being bad.

  • @Kirin_kr
    @Kirin_kr Жыл бұрын

    Really cool video, it was just suggested and i enjoyed it. I have a question about the drone situation in vietnam because I’m going there soon, did you register your drone?

  • @UnclePhillyMyAss
    @UnclePhillyMyAss Жыл бұрын

    Was there a few months ago. Absolutely unreal. I mean yeah theres a lot of tourists around the boats and look outs etc but its so easy to ride around on a moto and forget all that. The roads arent busy at all.

  • @theolewell7535
    @theolewell7535 Жыл бұрын

    looks worth

  • @dylanlewis3668
    @dylanlewis3668 Жыл бұрын

    Was my favourite place in Vietnam

  • @QuangCaovaNoiThatManhCuong
    @QuangCaovaNoiThatManhCuong2 ай бұрын

    It's really beautiful, everyone. If you haven't been yet, go and experience it

  • @virginiebarre6146
    @virginiebarre6146 Жыл бұрын

    OMG, you re brave

  • @brickstotrips
    @brickstotrips Жыл бұрын

    Hi Joel, loved the cinematic shots of the goat but then found it confusing that you wanted to eat one!!

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    Ahaha 🤣 it’s a local delicacy but yes I did think when editing that was very weird

  • @yannickbroos5283
    @yannickbroos5283 Жыл бұрын

    Any recommendations for flying a drone in nihn bihn? Taking the bus from cat ba tomorrow!

  • @ChaseRainesAdventures
    @ChaseRainesAdventures Жыл бұрын

    Awesome content man. I noticed I see you walking around with a camera. Are you using a GoPro for your vlogging videos and the camera for you’re cinematic shots?? and then obviously drone shots with the drone. Also what camera you using man?? Safe travels bro ❤

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes I am mostly! I recently have started using my main camera more for vlogging it's just not great for some occasions as it's a lot bigger. I use the Sony A7RV as my main camera.

  • @user-fu4zk3ln4f
    @user-fu4zk3ln4f11 ай бұрын

    Hi Joel : greats video's !! can you tell us more about the legislation for drones ? thank you !

  • @RenegadeRanga
    @RenegadeRanga10 ай бұрын

    I think the Vietnamese just don't know how to cook goat as good as the Greeks. The little motor bikes ans scooters seem to provide awesome freedom. Stunning scenery and footage, great work mate.

  • @jaxchashy5599
    @jaxchashy5599 Жыл бұрын

    I feel bad for ya, cuz your quality so so good but not too many viewers 🥺

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    Aww thank you so much! Hopefully more come!

  • @anealson1807
    @anealson1807 Жыл бұрын

    I can not wait for Ha Giang loop by motorbike. It must be better than Hai Van pass.

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    WAY BETTER! So excited to share the next video this Sunday!

  • @dean840101
    @dean840101 Жыл бұрын

    Hey, live the video, quick question what's the law regarding drones?

  • @chautiendung
    @chautiendung Жыл бұрын

    The rule to recognize good or not so good restaurant is the ppl. If empty then no good.😊

  • @marcdiehl2816
    @marcdiehl28167 ай бұрын

    Hey nice video, at what time of the year did you traveled?

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    6 ай бұрын

    I travelled to Vietnam in end of march time 😌

  • @duomoute
    @duomoute Жыл бұрын

  • @jillbrown791
    @jillbrown79111 ай бұрын

    What is the name of the pagoda you visited early morning?

  • @DungPham-mu9fv
    @DungPham-mu9fv9 ай бұрын

    30 000 Dong for 1 can of beer is quite expensive but I don’t have to even think about it as a Vietnamese traveler. It’s just 1.2 dollar

  • @mrdidoday
    @mrdidoday Жыл бұрын

    Today you have a friend

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah!

  • @isabellamorabito5982
    @isabellamorabito59826 ай бұрын

    in which period you were in Tam Coc?

  • @JamesBTravel
    @JamesBTravel9 ай бұрын

    That's a pretty common scam here - the seller suggests buying a drink and a snack for your rower, takes the money, then your rower discretely returns the water and snack to the seller in exchange for a cut. They almost got me when I was there but thankfully I'd heard about it beforehand!

  • @yasminekhol
    @yasminekhol Жыл бұрын

    Do you think October is ok weather-wise for north and mid Vietnam?

  • @vovanminh999

    @vovanminh999

    8 ай бұрын

    Yes october should be ok

  • @bambooshoot8732
    @bambooshoot87329 ай бұрын

    If you want to try goat meat in Ninh Binh, you'll have to search for some good restaurants on the internet first, or just go to a restaurant named Chính Thư. Ninh Binh is not famous for the Pho actually. Grilled goat meat, goat hotpot, goat blood...etc are better. Also, ducks and bánh cuốn there really worth trying 🔥 You can try asking the locals for some good places to eat.

  • @thomashagley5307
    @thomashagley5307 Жыл бұрын

    Found the river scam funny 😂 also I previously went on it and my guide said u have to open the snacks for them coz otherwise when they go back they just return the snacks and constantly recycle them

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah man, it's funny, just being a little cheeky ahah. That's good to know!

  • @XxWiLD97xX
    @XxWiLD97xX3 ай бұрын

    You missed the father of Buddha, which is the first Buddha ever existed in buddism, it was in the big temple next to a big square

  • @Minh_Chau_Pham
    @Minh_Chau_Pham Жыл бұрын

    New style hack-and-slash tourism in Trang An - Ninh Binh In the clip of a young British blogger visiting Trang An by boat, a hawker boat stopped by to offer and agree to buy two cans of beer for 30,000 a can, but the vender took more. The shop gave her the boatwoman and said it was a gift and asked the young tourist to pay 200,000... I don't understand when there was a business like this in Trang An? Tourists once gone won't come back

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    I’ve recently told the shop sellers sell the items back to the hawker boats to resell to other tourists. It’s a shame it’s happening, I agree to support snd buy 2 beers.

  • @lanngocnguyen6836

    @lanngocnguyen6836

    Жыл бұрын

    Cần phải lên án hành động này của người bán hàng,là người Việt nam tôi cảm thấy rất xấu hổ.Xin lỗi các bạn

  • @Allen667sjja

    @Allen667sjja

    Жыл бұрын

    @@lanngocnguyen6836No need to apologize, scams exist everywhere, I get ripped off worse in Boston lol

  • @CeeYouInMyDream
    @CeeYouInMyDream Жыл бұрын

    As a vietnamese i feel so sad for the women that scamming on the boat 😞

  • @lanngocnguyen6836

    @lanngocnguyen6836

    Жыл бұрын

    Cái trò lừa đảo vặt vãnh rác rưởi này dẹp mãi không hết,thật là tức .Chỉ vì vài đồng bạc mà họ quảng hết nhân phẩm

  • @quanganh1368

    @quanganh1368

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@@lanngocnguyen6836buồn thật! nhiều người sống nhờ du lịch mà làm xấu du lịch Việt Nam vài đồng tiền cũng không làm họ giàu lên nhưng nhiều người nghe thông tin sẽ mất cảm tình và sẽ chọn lựa nơi khác. Nạn lừa chặt chém, lôi kéo, nói thách không biết khi nào mới bỏ hết được. Chính quyền cần phạt những người này thật nặng và có thể cấm họ bán trên sông này nếu vi phạm để không làm xấu bộ mặt du lịch Việt Nam.

  • @Allen667sjja

    @Allen667sjja

    Жыл бұрын

    @@quanganh1368I went to Vietnam for 3 weeks and the only time I got really “scammed” was in Hoi An, but even then I was aware of it I was just too tired to care at that point. Was surprised how honest most of the people were

  • @nikola.yosifov
    @nikola.yosifov Жыл бұрын

    Are there any additional permissions I need to fly a drone in Vietnam, which is under 250 grams?

  • @vovanminh999

    @vovanminh999

    8 ай бұрын

    No permission, Vietnam is very relax with the drone.

  • @norbertschmitz3358
    @norbertschmitz3358 Жыл бұрын

    Love your video One question, please ,if I may asked? Is it better to buy Vietnam currency back home, or get it out of ATM locally? Cheers from Australia

  • @Allen667sjja

    @Allen667sjja

    Жыл бұрын

    I had no problem using an atm when I was there, just had to tell my bank that I was traveling so they didn’t block it, personally depending on where u are they’re might not be an atm ur better off just bringing some Vietnamese $ with you and using an atm if u need it

  • @Allen667sjja

    @Allen667sjja

    Жыл бұрын

    Something to keep in mind is that you’ll use smaller like 20,000 Dong notes (about 1 USD $) much more than the bigger bills, they might just take the bigger bill and not have/give you the change back if ur trying to use a 500,000 VND note to pay for like a soda

  • @norbertschmitz3358

    @norbertschmitz3358

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Allen667sjja Thank you! Cheers

  • @JustinCiriello
    @JustinCiriello Жыл бұрын

    Do you have an M endorsed international drivers permit or do they even check for it?

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    I do have one, but in Ninh Bình specifically thy don't ask for it

  • @JustinCiriello

    @JustinCiriello

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Joelfriend Finding mixed results on this topic. I guess it's regional then? Heard a few nightmare stories about Ha Giang Loop requiring it.

  • @demetridoes
    @demetridoes Жыл бұрын

    Vietnam looks wicked!

  • @trinhduycuong1991

    @trinhduycuong1991

    Жыл бұрын

    😢😢😢😢😢

  • @trinhduycuong1991

    @trinhduycuong1991

    Жыл бұрын

    Bất kì quốc gia nào cũng có người tốt và kẻ xấu tổng thể mà nói Việt Nam! Thuộc top đầu những nước có người dân thân thiện nhất rồi. Tuy nhiên đôi khi bạn gặp phải những kẻ xấu 😢

  • @WhereareweMicheal

    @WhereareweMicheal

    Жыл бұрын

    @@trinhduycuong1991 họ đang khen ông tướng ạ

  • @Allen667sjja

    @Allen667sjja

    Жыл бұрын

    @@trinhduycuong1991 “wicked” is a compliment. It’s slang

  • @phongvisa4857
    @phongvisa485711 ай бұрын

    bạn là người khá nhiều năng lượng trên cả hành trình . video thật đẹp và hay chỉ có tí sạn vụ lừa đảo của các chị bán hàng trên sông . cảnh này làm tôi thấy ko vui .

  • @paulreportingliv
    @paulreportingliv3 ай бұрын

    If you’re wondering where we are… Wait a minute who is we? I only see you as in singular one person… What are you talking about?

  • @giangaxuavtv
    @giangaxuavtv Жыл бұрын

    Hello

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    hey

  • @JustJoeTravel
    @JustJoeTravel9 ай бұрын

    Describe Joel in 3 words 4:15 Jk i love your videos 😅

  • @vungtauquetoi8483
    @vungtauquetoi8483 Жыл бұрын

    Please declare to local police what you got on boat. It isn't good for Viêtnam!

  • @curiousindian2712

    @curiousindian2712

    Жыл бұрын

    Declare what?

  • @vungtauquetoi8483

    @vungtauquetoi8483

    Жыл бұрын

    @@curiousindian2712 the price. It isn't suibtable price. That effect to reputation of Vietnam tourist.

  • @thongle8884
    @thongle88843 ай бұрын

    Ninh Binh apologizes to you. The government already knows that they closed Tam Coc for 3 months and have just reopened

  • @ductritran8637
    @ductritran8637 Жыл бұрын

    I don’t like the way local try to scam and harassing tourist in Ninh Binh . They do this to everyone .

  • @hieunguyenminh5913
    @hieunguyenminh5913 Жыл бұрын

    Tại sao lại có kiểu lừa đảo này ở Tràng an.nó gây khó chịu cho du khách

  • @user-vk9jg9wp4e
    @user-vk9jg9wp4e Жыл бұрын

    Ninh Binh's traditional crafts are fascinating to learn about. kzread.info/dash/bejne/qX6elbycd6ebYqQ.html

  • @tantranghoangnguyen5908
    @tantranghoangnguyen5908 Жыл бұрын

    Goat meat is the best in Ninh Binh!!

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    What's the best goat dish?

  • @longdang1119
    @longdang1119 Жыл бұрын

    Pho is not a good dish with goat. You should try other dishes.

  • @fenyx2558

    @fenyx2558

    Жыл бұрын

    Why is goat pho not good?

  • @kienpham8055

    @kienpham8055

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fenyx2558 because it's too chewy to go with a noodle soup and it has a certain scent to it that doesn't match phở vibe + there're better ways to serve goat meat (plain steamed and dipped in tương bần is surprisingly good). That's what I think, not coming from that area.

  • @fenyx2558

    @fenyx2558

    Жыл бұрын

    @@kienpham8055 Wow. Thanks for the detailed reply.

  • @ht_d4ng
    @ht_d4ng Жыл бұрын

    Bruh where is the Hanoi video? 😂😂

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    In 3 videos time!

  • @rimrodi7
    @rimrodi7 Жыл бұрын

    The boat ride is a joke £390 for 2 ppl, then over priced drink and snacks along the way and if u don’t have the correct money they keep your money. It’s got even worse now, the boat drivers forces each person to pay 50k tip

  • @Allen667sjja

    @Allen667sjja

    Жыл бұрын

    Yeah they got ripped off bad

  • @charlieshimmin976

    @charlieshimmin976

    3 ай бұрын

    Dong! Not £ 🙄

  • @jaka505
    @jaka5058 күн бұрын

    There was not a single attractive thing in this video that would convince me to visit Nninh Binh.

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Жыл бұрын

    Where is your lovely partner

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    she is Thailand for the next 3 videos but then will be back! :)

  • @tinvu3910
    @tinvu391011 ай бұрын

    Well, I plan to go to Ninhbinh. Make sure I won't buy anything on the boat. Thx scammers.

  • @mrg8537
    @mrg8537 Жыл бұрын

    Tourist complaining about there being too many tourists 😉

  • @Joelfriend

    @Joelfriend

    Жыл бұрын

    That's me ahah, I literally get up early to avoid people! haha

  • @sanfranci
    @sanfranci Жыл бұрын

    De quel pays s'agit-il, pouvez-vous me dire ?

  • @duomoute
    @duomoute Жыл бұрын

  • @duomoute
    @duomoute Жыл бұрын

  • @duomoute
    @duomoute Жыл бұрын