OVERVIEW
Kenh Ga Van Trinh was well known before to visitors for its services including bathing in Kenh Ga mineral hot springs and visiting Van Trinh cave.
In addition to the two basic locations and services above, this is also a complex of eco-tourism, convalescence, sports, spirituality, discovery and experience, treatment, events, research… associated with the natural landscapes and the system of monuments.
WHY YOU SHOULD VISIT KENH GA HOTSPRING
Location
Kenh Ga hot spring is located in Kenh Ga village, Gia Thinh commune, Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh province. The stream flows out from the heart of a mountain located on Kenh Ga floating village and runs into the Hoang Long tributary.
This is a well-known mineral spring that is among Top 5 hot spring tourist attractions in Vietnam, according to the Vietnam Record Book Center
BEST TIME TO VISIT
In general, tourism in Ninh Binh is very active all year round with extremely famous places such as: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Mua cave, Bai Dinh, Trang An, Cuc Phuong National Park And Van Long Nature Reserve…. Therefore, every season here has its own beauty and so does Kenh Ga Van Trinh.
But to go to Kenh Ga hot mineral spring and explore Van Trinh cave, early summer and autumn is probably the most ideal time. The weather at this time is less rainy with light sunshine, which is suitable for soaking in hot springs then exploring some other places in Ninh Binh. If you come to Kenh Ga in the right season, you will feel this place is like a bobbing island with waves around. Traveling on the wooden boat, visitors will see the extremely beautiful scenery of the floating village.
BEST THINGS TO DO IN KENH GA
Kenh Ga Floating Village
Kenh Ga junction is the confluence of the Boi and Lang rivers into the Hoang Long River; it is known as Vong Am because the weather is always warm and numerous fish and aquatic creatures congregate and reside there.
Since ancient times, there has been a fishing village, known as Kenh Ga floating village, where Kenh Ga hot spring is located. To get there, visitors must take a boat through Hoang Long tributaries to a remote village in the limestone area of Gia Vien lowland, Ninh Binh. This floating village is surrounded by the Hoang Long river system.


Van Trinh Cave
It is located in Mo mountain in Thuong Hoa commune, Nho Quan district, Ninh Binh province. Van Trinh cave is a large and one of the most beautiful caves in Ninh Binh, along with Thien Ha cave, Tien Ca cave, and Vai Gioi cave.
The cave is situated in a mountain over a hundred meters high. The entrance to the cave lies in the middle of the mountain, about 40 meters high above the ground.
What can you see in Van Trinh Cave?
Taking a boat ride on Hoang Long river to the foot of Mo mountain, along the mountainside, tourists will reach Van Trinh cave.
Van Trinh cave is also known as Giang Tien cave. This name comes from a legend about a fairy, the god’s daughter who came to earth and built a bath tank inside a cave to help parents raise healthy children. When she returned to heaven, locals built a temple in front of the cave to commemorate her contribution and gave it the name “Giang Tien cave”.
The cave gate is 15 meter from the foot of the mountain, so after climbing 77 stairs, visitors can get there . At this height, you may view the beauty of floating clouds mingling with immense green trees and enjoy the fresh and airy air.
Then you will feel lost in a mystical and vast maze after passing through the gate and down 37 steps. The cave’s stunning stalactites come in a variety of shapes with layers upon layers, giving it an astounding beauty. In tranquil space, you can even hear the sound of water falling from stalactites, creating mountainous natural sounds.
The cave acts as a giant air conditioner, making visitors feel warm in the winter and cool in the summer.


What can visitors do in Kenh Ga mineral hot spring?
Relaxing in the mineral hot springs
Kenh Ga hot spring is known for its mineral-rich, clear, and odorless water. The water temperature here is roughly 53 degrees Celsius, making it extremely beneficial to the health and even aiding in the treatment of certain ailments. Soaking in a warm mineral spring helps refresh the spirit, beautify the skin, exfoliate the skin, circulate blood, and strengthen bones and muscles.
Therefore, this site has become a renowned tourist destination, offering massages, herbal baths, and other extra services.
Going on Boat along the floating village
This is one of the most interesting activity for you when visit to Kenh Ga tourist sites. From the boat wharf, you can hire a bamboo boat or motorboat to relaxing one-hour boat trip along the village for sightseeing, take picture, and experiencing the daily life of the local people.
People living in the village seem to spend most of their life on the boat; here you can see the men catching fish, the children coming to school, the housewives going to market and so on; boats are totally necessary for all the activities in the village of Hoang Long river.
Experience Japanese-Onsen bathing services
Visitors to Kenh Ga can relax in a 50-70 person hot mineral water tank with 16 jacuzzis. If you prefer a private space to enjoy the quietness, herbal baths with Japanese-designed soak tank systems are worth a try. You can also regulate the water temperature of this bathing type to your preference.
The tourist site staff will assist visitors in preparing healthy herbs so that you can experience the most relaxing moments possible. Additionally, each bathroom features a huge window that allows you to enjoy the scenery outside while soaking in hot water.
Immersing in the picturesque beauty of the scenery
Visitors must ride a boat on the Hoang Long river before reaching Kenh Ga hot mineral spring. This offers a great chance to take in the beautiful scenery, which is a harmonious blend of nature and local life. It is that the poetic and peaceful scenery here, as well as the fresh air, will undoubtedly help you away from the hustle and bustle of city life.
The surrounding scenery of hot mineral springs flowing from Ca Cave is enchanting even on foggy days. If visiting this place in the early morning, visitors will feel lost in the dreamy fairyland.
Apart from the hot mineral springs, you can visit Nham Hao cave, Van Trinh cave, Luon cave, Hang But – Hang Toan mountains, Co Ngua mountain, Lac Khoa pagoda, Lien Huy pagoda, Phuc Hung pagoda, To Vo temple, and Kenh Ga church. Kenh Ga is also known for its specialities, including Gia Vien shrimp paste and Hoang Long sweet potatoes.
Entrance Fee Tickets
Entrance ticket: 15,000vnd/person
Ticket for bathing hot mineral pool: 75,000vnd/person
Free for children under 1 meter tall
The Best Accommodation In And Near Kenh Ga
If you looking for the accommodation near Kenh Ga, you can search some accommodation as below:
The Mountain View Homestay & Coffee
Viet Nghia Hotel
Pham Gia Eco Homestay Ninh Binh
Bai Dinh Eco Homestay
Bai Dinh Garden Resort & Spa
Bai Dinh Riverside Resort & Spa
Emeralda Resort Ninh Binh
Kenh Ga is around 40 kilometers from Ninh Binh’s city center, therefore visitors should stay right in the city center to make it easier to find appropriate lodging as well as to visit other tourist attractions:
Accommodation in Tam Coc:
Anh huong homestay
Tam Coc Tripical homestay
Tam Coc nanana Tree Hostel
Lion King hotel & ressort
Tam Coc Banana bungalow
Dong Ne hotel & resort
Hidden Charm hotel & resort
Accommodation in Trang An:
Trang An valley Bungalow
Trang An Retreat
Trang An Ecogarden
Accommodation in Ninh Binh:
Thuy Anh Hotel
The Red Hotel
Ninh Binh Legend Hotel
BEST FOOD AND RESTAURANT
Kenh Ga is not only a famous tourism place, Another special thing about this place is Specialties Food. Here are some special dishes you should to try when to travel here. Shrimp paste Gia Vien and sweet potatoes Hoang Long are renowned as 2 specialties of this place, along with goat meat, crispy rice cracker, fish salad and mountainous snail.
Ninh Binh Goat Meat
Rice Crust in Ninh Binh
Shrimp-paste-ninh-binh
Shrimp paste ninh binh
HOW TO GET THERE
By Motorbike: If you would like to travel by motorbike, you can go on the old National Highway 1A, through Ha Nam and head towards Ninh Binh Thanh Hoa.
Ninh Binh hasn't got airport yet, so the flight is not avaiable to Ninh Binh, but there are some airport near Ninh Binh province such as Cat Bi airport in Hai Phong and Noi Bai airport in Hanoi, so you can take the flight to these airport and go from these airport to Ninh Binh.
By tourist bus: You can book the tourist bus with Asian Discovery Travel. It's start around 7h30 - 8h00 am ( pick you up at your hotel), transfer you go to Kenh Ga Hotsping. It's take more or less 2 hours from Hanoi to Kenh Ga. You will have a short break on the half way.
By local bus: You can take the bus go on Phap Van Cau Gie - Ninh Binh Highway. With a distance of about 90 km, it may take you around 1,5 hour to reach the center of Ninh Binh City. Then from Ninh Binh city, you will take grap or taxi to Kenh Ga.
You can easily go by train to come to Ninh Binh urban axis is situated on the North-South Railway. In Ninh Binh Province, there are also a lot of railway stations, including Ninh Binh, Cau Yen, Ghenh and Dong Giao Train Station. But the most popular is Ninh Binh train station. Some trains departing from Hanoi are SE1, SE3, SE5, SE7, SE9, SE19. It's take more or less 2 hours go by train from Hanoi to Ninh Binh. It's cost from 10 - 15usd/1 pax.

BEST SUGGESTIONS FOR TRAVELERS TO VISIT KENH GA
Kenh Ga is one of the most attractive destinations in Ninh Binh that you should visit it. Beside Kenh Ga, there will have other places to explore surround there that you can see such as Van Long Nature Reserve, Cuc Phuong National Park, Hoa Lu, Tam Coc, Bai Dinh, Trang An And Mua Cave….
In order to explore Kenh Ga and some so famous places in Ninh Binh, we build up many diffenrent tour programs including from day tour and multiple tour, from group tour and private tour, from deluxe class tour and luxury tour that is so reasonable for almost tourists. You can select between different options here:
Day Tours:
Van Long Nature Reserve – Kenh Ga – Chau Son Monastery 1 Day Private Tour
Van Long Nature Reserve – Kenh Ga – Van Trinh Cave 1 Day Private Tour
Cuc Phuong National Park – Van Long Nature Reserve - Kenh Ga 1 Day Private Tour
Thien Ha Cave – Van Long Nature Reserve – Kenh Ga 1 Day Private Tour
Van Long Nature Reserve – Kenh Ga – Mua Cave 1 Day Private Tour
Multiple Tours:
Bai Dinh - Trang An – Van Long Nature Reserve – Kenh Ga – Chau Son Monastery 2 Days 1 Night Group/ Private Tour
Bai Dinh - Trang An - Mua Cave - Cuc Phuong National Park – Van Long Nature Reserve - Kenh Ga 2 Days 1 Night Group/ Private Tour
Bai Dinh - Trang An - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave - Cuc Phuong National Park – Van Long Nature Reserve - Kenh Ga 3 Days 2 Nights Group/Private Tour
Otherwise, we also build several types of private tour that meet your requirments. Please contact us to have further information here or hotline (+84) 904908025