Ninh Bình is a rural province in northern Vietnam, best known for its stunning location in the Red River Delta and for the spectacular Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex, a Unesco World Heritage Site. The province is criss-crossed with rivers and dotted with limestone karsts, caves and grottoes, making it a popular destination for trekking, kayaking and cycling. Away from the water, the province is home to a number of minority ethnic groups, including the H’Mong, Dao and Thai, and there are some beautiful villages to be explored. Ninh Bình is also the gateway to the nearby city of Hanoi.