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

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  • čas přidán 6. 07. 2024
  • 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?

Komentáře • 120

  • @WesselBabtist
    @WesselBabtist Před rokem +6

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

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před rokem

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

  • @mihaivo_
    @mihaivo_ Před rokem +23

    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 Před rokem +11

    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  Před rokem +1

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

  • @tprepke
    @tprepke Před 9 měsíci

    Great content! Thank you for sharing.

  • @FeelKoreaTV
    @FeelKoreaTV Před rokem +12

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

  • @Armand_Tiegan
    @Armand_Tiegan Před rokem +1

    Great shots! Taken some notes for our videos :)

  • @mouradtravelvlogs
    @mouradtravelvlogs Před rokem +5

    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  Před rokem

      Have fun and enjoy Ninh Binh its a great place!

  • @nirupachadha6345
    @nirupachadha6345 Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @samle5693
    @samle5693 Před rokem

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

  • @Ihavecrabhands
    @Ihavecrabhands Před rokem +4

    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  Před rokem

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

  • @rosstravels.official
    @rosstravels.official Před rokem +4

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

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před rokem +2

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

  • @suayhughes8103
    @suayhughes8103 Před rokem +1

    Amazing video! Beautiful view. Drive safe 🛵🛵

  • @TubeMySwag
    @TubeMySwag Před 9 měsíci +1

    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 Před rokem +1

    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?

  • @rizalhrd
    @rizalhrd Před 10 měsíci

    Beautiful Ninh Binh.. ❤

  • @BonanzaRoad
    @BonanzaRoad Před rokem +1

    Joel is the GOAT! Thanks for another awesome video!

    • @sanfranci
      @sanfranci Před rokem

      What the goat

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před rokem

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

    • @BonanzaRoad
      @BonanzaRoad Před rokem

      @@Joelfriend Greatest Of All Time

  • @reviewtourvietnam
    @reviewtourvietnam Před rokem

    Very good video thank you

  • @nmqshai
    @nmqshai Před rokem +1

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

  • @melaniesmith652
    @melaniesmith652 Před rokem +6

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

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před rokem +1

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

    • @melaniesmith652
      @melaniesmith652 Před rokem

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

  • @UnclePhillyMyAss
    @UnclePhillyMyAss Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @yannickbroos5283
    @yannickbroos5283 Před rokem

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

  • @QuangCaovaNoiThatManhCuong
    @QuangCaovaNoiThatManhCuong Před měsícem

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

  • @theolewell7535
    @theolewell7535 Před rokem

    looks worth

  • @brickstotrips
    @brickstotrips Před rokem +3

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

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před rokem +2

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

  • @jaxchashy5599
    @jaxchashy5599 Před rokem +5

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

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před rokem

      Aww thank you so much! Hopefully more come!

  • @jillbrown791
    @jillbrown791 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @dean840101
    @dean840101 Před rokem

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

  • @dylanlewis3668
    @dylanlewis3668 Před rokem

    Was my favourite place in Vietnam

  • @virginiebarre6146
    @virginiebarre6146 Před 11 měsíci

    OMG, you re brave

  • @isabellamorabito5982
    @isabellamorabito5982 Před 5 měsíci

    in which period you were in Tam Coc?

  • @ChaseRainesAdventures
    @ChaseRainesAdventures Před rokem +1

    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  Před rokem +1

      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-fu4zk3ln4f Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @RenegadeRanga
    @RenegadeRanga Před 9 měsíci

    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.

  • @anealson1807
    @anealson1807 Před rokem +3

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

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před rokem

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

  • @marcdiehl2816
    @marcdiehl2816 Před 6 měsíci +1

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

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před 6 měsíci

      I travelled to Vietnam in end of march time 😌

  • @chautiendung
    @chautiendung Před rokem

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

  • @yasminekhol
    @yasminekhol Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @mrti123
    @mrti123 Před rokem +1

    Today you have a friend

  • @nikola.yosifov
    @nikola.yosifov Před rokem

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

    • @vovanminh999
      @vovanminh999 Před 7 měsíci

      No permission, Vietnam is very relax with the drone.

  • @duomoute
    @duomoute Před rokem

  • @DungPham-mu9fv
    @DungPham-mu9fv Před 8 měsíci

    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

  • @JustinCiriello
    @JustinCiriello Před rokem +1

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

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před rokem +1

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

    • @JustinCiriello
      @JustinCiriello Před rokem

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

  • @thomashagley5307
    @thomashagley5307 Před rokem +7

    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  Před rokem +1

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

  • @CeeYouInMyDream
    @CeeYouInMyDream Před rokem +4

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

    • @lanngocnguyen6836
      @lanngocnguyen6836 Před rokem

      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 Před rokem

      ​@@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 Před 11 měsíci +1

      @@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

  • @norbertschmitz3358
    @norbertschmitz3358 Před rokem

    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 Před 11 měsíci

      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 Před 11 měsíci

      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 Před 11 měsíci

      @@Allen667sjja
      Thank you!
      Cheers

  • @JamesBTravel
    @JamesBTravel Před 8 měsíci

    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!

  • @bambooshoot8732
    @bambooshoot8732 Před 8 měsíci

    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.

  • @Minh_Chau_Pham
    @Minh_Chau_Pham Před rokem +2

    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  Před rokem +1

      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 Před rokem +1

      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 Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @XxWiLD97xX
    @XxWiLD97xX Před 2 měsíci

    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

  • @demetridoes
    @demetridoes Před rokem +1

    Vietnam looks wicked!

    • @trinhduycuong1991
      @trinhduycuong1991 Před rokem

      😢😢😢😢😢

    • @trinhduycuong1991
      @trinhduycuong1991 Před rokem

      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 Před rokem

      @@trinhduycuong1991 họ đang khen ông tướng ạ

    • @Allen667sjja
      @Allen667sjja Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @giangaxuavtv
    @giangaxuavtv Před rokem +1

    Hello

  • @phongvisa4857
    @phongvisa4857 Před 10 měsíci

    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 .

  • @vungtauquetoi8483
    @vungtauquetoi8483 Před rokem +5

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

    • @curiousindian2712
      @curiousindian2712 Před rokem

      Declare what?

    • @vungtauquetoi8483
      @vungtauquetoi8483 Před rokem +4

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

  • @paulreportingliv
    @paulreportingliv Před 3 měsíci

    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?

  • @JustJoeTravel
    @JustJoeTravel Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @hieunguyenminh5913
    @hieunguyenminh5913 Před rokem

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

  • @ductritran8637
    @ductritran8637 Před rokem

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

  • @tantranghoangnguyen5908
    @tantranghoangnguyen5908 Před rokem +1

    Goat meat is the best in Ninh Binh!!

  • @longdang1119
    @longdang1119 Před rokem +1

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

    • @fenyx2558
      @fenyx2558 Před rokem

      Why is goat pho not good?

    • @kienpham8055
      @kienpham8055 Před rokem +3

      @@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 Před rokem +1

      @@kienpham8055 Wow. Thanks for the detailed reply.

  • @user-vk9jg9wp4e
    @user-vk9jg9wp4e Před 11 měsíci

    Ninh Binh's traditional crafts are fascinating to learn about. czcams.com/video/wJj3ZcGD52A/video.html

  • @ht_d4ng
    @ht_d4ng Před rokem +1

    Bruh where is the Hanoi video? 😂😂

  • @thongle8884
    @thongle8884 Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @keangwooichoo6138
    @keangwooichoo6138 Před rokem +1

    Where is your lovely partner

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před rokem +1

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

  • @rimrodi7
    @rimrodi7 Před rokem

    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

  • @tinvu3910
    @tinvu3910 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @mrg8537
    @mrg8537 Před rokem +2

    Tourist complaining about there being too many tourists 😉

    • @Joelfriend
      @Joelfriend  Před rokem

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

  • @sanfranci
    @sanfranci Před rokem

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

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    @duomoute Před rokem