Discover Ninh Binh – your year-end cultural event destination in 2025
As October gently arrives, Ninh Binh softens like a newly opened page beneath the crisp autumn breeze. Along the roads leading to the ancient capital, mist weaves through the solemn mountains, creating a familiar yet intriguingly fresh atmosphere. When autumn fully settles into the rhythm of life here, it also signals the beginning of major cultural and spiritual events. No longer just a scenic stop, Ninh Binh transforms this season into a vibrant living space for stories of heritage, faith, and the arts, each waiting to unfold in the final months of 2025.
1. Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda Festival 2025 – A Thousand-Year Spiritual Legacy
📅 Date: October 30 – November 4, 2025 (Lunar Calendar: September 10–15)
📍 Location: Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda National Heritage Site – Xuan Truong District
Each year, the Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda Festival draws visitors back to the Northern Delta, where folk beliefs and traditional culture blend into a living tapestry. In 2025, the festival takes on even greater meaning, marking 1,009 years since the birth of Zen Master Khong Lo, a legendary figure from the Ly dynasty deeply revered in Vietnamese spiritual history.
The festivities begin with the echo of drums, the ringing of temple bells, and the fragrant haze of incense at dawn. Visitors join the ceremonial procession, witness solemn ancestral rituals, and step into vibrant spaces of folk performances, cheo singing, temple courtyard operas, and joyful traditional games. Further inside, curated exhibitions recreate ancient Northern life, offering glimpses of a bygone era.
A visit to Keo Pagoda is not just a spiritual journey; it’s a passage through Buddhist history, an appreciation of intricate wooden architecture, and a reflection on the cultural pulse that has shaped Vietnamese identity across generations.
2. Ninh Binh Craft Village Preservation & Development Festival 2025
📅 Date: November 14 – 18, 2025
📍 Location: Thang Long Imperial Citadel Heritage Site – Hanoi
As part of a broader cultural promotion initiative, this festival breathes life into the stories of Ninh Binh’s age-old craft villages - a living legacy of the ancient capital. With vividly decorated booths and skilled artisans showcasing their craft, the event offers a multi-sensory journey through generations of craftsmanship.
Strolling through the festival, you’ll admire the refined ceramics and carved stoneworks of Ninh Van, the intricate embroidery of Van Lam, or the rustic charm of bamboo and rattan weaves from Gia Thuy. Further along, hand-embroidered paintings and artisanal products evoke nostalgic memories of artisans working by oil lamp and rhythmic loom.
With its seamless blend of heritage and contemporary presentation, the exhibition invites visitors to not only admire Vietnam’s artisanal beauty, but also to hear the untold stories of land, people, and pride, that echo in every handmade piece.
3. Ninh Binh Tourism Showcase at the Autumn–Winter Fair 2025
📅 Date: October 25 – November 4, 2025
📍 Location: Vietnam Exhibition Center (VEC), Giang Vo – Hanoi
As year-end promotional efforts intensify, Ninh Binh takes the spotlight at the Autumn–Winter Fair 2025, one of the country’s largest trade and tourism showcases, set in the heart of a chilly Hanoi.
The Ninh Binh booth sees a bustling flow of visitors, drawn by captivating visuals of heritage and eco-tourism routes. Tour maps adorned in the greens of Trang An, the golden rice fields of Tam Coc, and the serene hues of Bai Dinh beckon explorers. Nearby, the enticing aroma of local specialties and OCOP products invites sampling, blending familiarity with fresh discovery.
Visitors can also engage directly with local tour operators, receive bespoke trip consultations, and access updated information on hotels and accommodations tailored for the festive season.
More than just a product showcase, the fair fosters deeper inter-regional connections, enabling Ninh Binh to collaborate with partners nationwide. Every handshake, conversation, and signed agreement contributes to a vibrant mosaic of Vietnamese tourism lively, charming, and endlessly inspiring.
Suggested Accommodation: Tien Loc Palace – A Thoughtful Stop on Your Year-End Journey
Nestled along the natural corridor connecting Ninh Binh – Nam Dinh – Ha Nam, Tien Loc Palace offers an ideal resting point for travelers attending major cultural events during the year-end season. From the hotel, most destinations are just a few minutes away, making it feel like visiting multiple heritage sites within a single, seamless trip.
Step into Tien Loc Palace, and you’re welcomed by a harmonious blend of modern comfort and homely warmth, a sense of belonging as if returning to a familiar place. The hotel’s spacious, well-appointed rooms are meticulously designed, ensuring guests feel truly at ease after a long day of exploration. A professional service team ensures every moment from check-in to departure flows with grace and care.
Especially convenient, the concierge team is ready to recommend event-appropriate itineraries, local dining gems, or the shortest routes to festival venues. This attentive support transforms your cultural adventures across the Ninh Binh–Nam Dinh–Ha Nam heritage triangle into a truly smooth and inspiring experience.
As 2025 draws to a close, Ninh Binh dazzles not only with natural charm, but also with the festive pulse that fills every temple, village, and riverside. Each event adds a new dimension to the cultural and tourism landscape, ensuring that every visitor leaves with a longing to return.
If you’re looking for a journey filled with depth, meaning, and vibrant experiences, then Ninh Binh is your perfect year-end destination. And let Tien Loc Palace be your companion along the way, your peaceful home base for every cultural adventure to come.
1. Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda Festival 2025 – A Thousand-Year Spiritual Legacy
📅 Date: October 30 – November 4, 2025 (Lunar Calendar: September 10–15)
📍 Location: Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda National Heritage Site – Xuan Truong District
Each year, the Keo Hanh Thien Pagoda Festival draws visitors back to the Northern Delta, where folk beliefs and traditional culture blend into a living tapestry. In 2025, the festival takes on even greater meaning, marking 1,009 years since the birth of Zen Master Khong Lo, a legendary figure from the Ly dynasty deeply revered in Vietnamese spiritual history.
The festivities begin with the echo of drums, the ringing of temple bells, and the fragrant haze of incense at dawn. Visitors join the ceremonial procession, witness solemn ancestral rituals, and step into vibrant spaces of folk performances, cheo singing, temple courtyard operas, and joyful traditional games. Further inside, curated exhibitions recreate ancient Northern life, offering glimpses of a bygone era.
A visit to Keo Pagoda is not just a spiritual journey; it’s a passage through Buddhist history, an appreciation of intricate wooden architecture, and a reflection on the cultural pulse that has shaped Vietnamese identity across generations.
2. Ninh Binh Craft Village Preservation & Development Festival 2025
📅 Date: November 14 – 18, 2025
📍 Location: Thang Long Imperial Citadel Heritage Site – Hanoi
As part of a broader cultural promotion initiative, this festival breathes life into the stories of Ninh Binh’s age-old craft villages - a living legacy of the ancient capital. With vividly decorated booths and skilled artisans showcasing their craft, the event offers a multi-sensory journey through generations of craftsmanship.
Strolling through the festival, you’ll admire the refined ceramics and carved stoneworks of Ninh Van, the intricate embroidery of Van Lam, or the rustic charm of bamboo and rattan weaves from Gia Thuy. Further along, hand-embroidered paintings and artisanal products evoke nostalgic memories of artisans working by oil lamp and rhythmic loom.
With its seamless blend of heritage and contemporary presentation, the exhibition invites visitors to not only admire Vietnam’s artisanal beauty, but also to hear the untold stories of land, people, and pride, that echo in every handmade piece.
3. Ninh Binh Tourism Showcase at the Autumn–Winter Fair 2025
📅 Date: October 25 – November 4, 2025
📍 Location: Vietnam Exhibition Center (VEC), Giang Vo – Hanoi
As year-end promotional efforts intensify, Ninh Binh takes the spotlight at the Autumn–Winter Fair 2025, one of the country’s largest trade and tourism showcases, set in the heart of a chilly Hanoi.
The Ninh Binh booth sees a bustling flow of visitors, drawn by captivating visuals of heritage and eco-tourism routes. Tour maps adorned in the greens of Trang An, the golden rice fields of Tam Coc, and the serene hues of Bai Dinh beckon explorers. Nearby, the enticing aroma of local specialties and OCOP products invites sampling, blending familiarity with fresh discovery.
Visitors can also engage directly with local tour operators, receive bespoke trip consultations, and access updated information on hotels and accommodations tailored for the festive season.
More than just a product showcase, the fair fosters deeper inter-regional connections, enabling Ninh Binh to collaborate with partners nationwide. Every handshake, conversation, and signed agreement contributes to a vibrant mosaic of Vietnamese tourism lively, charming, and endlessly inspiring.
Suggested Accommodation: Tien Loc Palace – A Thoughtful Stop on Your Year-End Journey
Nestled along the natural corridor connecting Ninh Binh – Nam Dinh – Ha Nam, Tien Loc Palace offers an ideal resting point for travelers attending major cultural events during the year-end season. From the hotel, most destinations are just a few minutes away, making it feel like visiting multiple heritage sites within a single, seamless trip.
Step into Tien Loc Palace, and you’re welcomed by a harmonious blend of modern comfort and homely warmth, a sense of belonging as if returning to a familiar place. The hotel’s spacious, well-appointed rooms are meticulously designed, ensuring guests feel truly at ease after a long day of exploration. A professional service team ensures every moment from check-in to departure flows with grace and care.
Especially convenient, the concierge team is ready to recommend event-appropriate itineraries, local dining gems, or the shortest routes to festival venues. This attentive support transforms your cultural adventures across the Ninh Binh–Nam Dinh–Ha Nam heritage triangle into a truly smooth and inspiring experience.
As 2025 draws to a close, Ninh Binh dazzles not only with natural charm, but also with the festive pulse that fills every temple, village, and riverside. Each event adds a new dimension to the cultural and tourism landscape, ensuring that every visitor leaves with a longing to return.
If you’re looking for a journey filled with depth, meaning, and vibrant experiences, then Ninh Binh is your perfect year-end destination. And let Tien Loc Palace be your companion along the way, your peaceful home base for every cultural adventure to come.
