Ninh Bình Travel Risk — Moderate Risk (49/100)
Is Ninh Bình safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Ninh Bình scores 49/100 on our travel risk index (Moderate). The US State Department rates Vietnam Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions, updated 24 Jun 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No GDACS or USGS hazard events within 100 km in the last 14 days. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Political instability (score 15)
Transport safety (score 45)
October 15, 2026
Ninh Bình, Vietnam has a current Travel Risk Calculator composite score of 49 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); the highest-rated risk category is transport safety at 45/100; the lowest-rated category is political instability at 15/100; last updated October 15, 2026. For official nationwide security advisories, entry requirements, and health notices, see the Vietnam travel risk page. Real-time conditions below include live weather, official advisory levels, GDACS disaster alerts, and current news.
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Ninh Bình currently sits at 49/100 on our composite travel-risk index, which puts it in the moderate-risk tier. Most travelers will be fine with normal precautions, but a few categories below score high enough that planning matters. The highest-rated risk category for Ninh Bình is transport safety (45/100), and the lowest is political instability (15/100). This page was last updated on October 15, 2026; the baseline category scores reflect analytical indicators, layered with live conditions throughout the day. Live conditions — weather and air quality every 30 minutes, US State Department advisory every 6 hours, GDACS disaster alerts every 30 minutes, CDC health notices every 12 hours, and news every hour — are cached at the source and refreshed automatically when stale.
Driven by: natural hazards (79/100) and security (47/100).
A score of 49 is higher than the scores of 65% of the 241 countries we cover.
AI safety snapshot · refreshed Oct 15, 2026
Ninh Binh, Vietnam currently holds a moderate risk baseline composite score of 49 out of 100 with a Level 1 US State Department advisory. Travelers should remain aware of ongoing regional drought conditions and a Level 1 global dengue health notice from the CDC.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Oct 16, 2026 08:32 UTC
What should I do now?
- Run a real assessment. Open the calculator for live data (weather, advisory, news) layered onto this baseline.
- Transport safety (score 45/100): Use the safest available transit. For high-risk routes, prefer reputable carriers and avoid late-night driving.
- Disease & health (score 30/100): Check CDC and WHO advice for required vaccinations. Pack basic medications. Confirm your travel insurance covers medical evacuation.
- Check your country's advisory. The single most authoritative live signal. Linked at the bottom of every real assessment.
Day vs Night Safety in Ninh Bình
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
Daytime transit and exploration in central areas are generally safe and routine. Standard alertness in crowded transit hubs and tourist plazas is adequate.
After dark, keep to well-illuminated thoroughfares and busy dining/entertainment quarters. Use verified taxis or rideshare apps when returning late.
Safety by Traveler Type in Ninh Bình
Guidance based on our scores and official advice — not a measured score.
No group-specific warning is triggered in Ninh Bình for solo travelers (Crime 20/100 · Transport 45/100), women traveling solo (Crime 20/100), families with children (Health 30/100 · Natural disaster 25/100), older travelers (Health 30/100 · Transport 45/100), business travelers (Digital 20/100 · Money 25/100 · Transport 45/100) and lgbtq+ travelers (Advisory 20/100 · Political 15/100): these scores sit in the low-to-moderate range, so standard precautions apply. Local laws affecting LGBTQ+ travelers and gender-specific incident rates are not captured in our scores; check your government's travel guidance.
Score layers
Safety categories
Source: Grounded open data research & citations
Quick facts
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Airport risk | low |
| Road safety | medium |
| Public transport | medium |
| Tourist scam risk | low |
| Night safety | low |
| Last updated | October 15, 2026 |
Live conditions in Ninh Bình
Real-time data refreshed from public sources — weather and air quality from Open-Meteo, official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For an AI-synthesized briefing tailored to your specific trip, run a personalized assessment.
Official travel advisory
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Vietnam - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions
Read full advisory → · US Department of State
Disaster alerts
Active Disaster Alerts
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Drought is on going in Brunei, Indonesia, Cambodia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Thailand, Vietnam GREEN · country-wide · 2026-04-30
The Drought notification level is Green.
“~N km away” = event centroid within ~500 km of this location; “country-wide” = a national/regional alert that may not be near this specific city. Source: GDACS · fetched 2026-10-16 08:32:18 UTC
Natural hazard calendar & history
5-Year Hazard Calendar (100 km Radius)
| Hazard | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Floods | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
| Tropical Cyclones | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — |
Most tropical cyclone events within 100 km of Ninh Bình happened in August (2 of 4 in five years).
Source: GDACS, USGS; five years to October 2026.
For consular advice on women's safety, LGBT+ travel, and local laws, see the Vietnam travel advice & laws.
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel. See the Vietnam entry requirements.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-10-02
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-10-16 07:26:45 UTC
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Ninh Bình
The most weather-stable two-month window for Ninh Bình is January–February, when typical daily temperatures run from about 13°C to 22°C and monthly rain averages 28 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include typhoon season in May–November; monsoon in June–September; heavy rain season in July–September. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 18, 2026.
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Practical safety map
Safety infrastructure nearby in Ninh Bình
Ninh Bình has 2 pharmacies within 7 km of the city center in the latest OpenStreetMap extract.
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Facility list (works without JavaScript)
- Pharmacy: Unnamed pharmacy
- Pharmacy: Pharmacy
Map and facility data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Locations can be incomplete or outdated; confirm before relying on them. See this destination’s numbers or browse emergency numbers by country.
Emergency numbers (Vietnam)
| Police | 113 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 115 |
| Fire | 114 |
| General | 113 |
See nearby hospitals, police, pharmacies, embassies, and fire stations on the safety map.
Medical access
| Hospital access | medium |
|---|---|
| Pharmacy access | medium |
| Emergency response | medium |
| English-speaking care | unknown |
| Evacuation complexity | medium |
Healthcare facilities in provincial areas like Ninh Binh are more limited compared to major hubs like Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City. Comprehensive travel insurance with medical evacuation coverage is strongly recommended before arrival.
Common scam patterns
- Taxi and Transport Overcharging. Travelers frequently encounter tampered taxi meters, ghost meters, or unregulated fleets that charge excessive fares. It is recommended to use official ride-hailing services like Grab to avoid detours and inflated prices. Tip: Always use verified ride-hailing apps or reputable taxi companies to lock in fares upfront.
- Fake Tours and Booking Scams. Visitors can fall victim to fraudulent tour operators or imitated websites selling overpriced or non-existent excursions. Checking sources carefully helps avoid losing money on fake itineraries. Tip: Book excursions and tours exclusively through well-established hotels or verified, official platforms.
Area notes
- Trang An. A scenic limestone region featuring popular rowing boat trips that glide through caves and rice fields.
- Tam Coc. A major hub known for boat excursions, stunning viewpoints like Hang Mua, and surrounding temples.
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| When | Score change | Tier | Reason / source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | 52 → 49 | elevated → moderate | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
| Oct 15, 2026 | 0 → 0 | unknown | Data update Grounded open data research & citations |
| Sep 27, 2026 | 39 → 52 | moderate → elevated | Method change (scoring v2) scoring v2 |
Every editorial change to Ninh Bình's composite score is logged here, with the source and reason for the change. Live data overlays (weather, advisories, disaster alerts, news) refresh continuously on their own cadences and are not recorded as score changes — see the Live conditions section above for current overlay state.
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Transparency & Sources
We document the baseline sources, coverage scope, and data inputs for this destination below.
Sources used
- SimpleMaps World Cities (CC BY 4.0): Coordinates, region, population for Ninh Bình
- Travel Risk Calculator score (method v2): Security, crime and scams, health, natural hazards and current alerts for Ninh Bình, from US, UK and Canadian advisories, INFORM, World Bank, UCDP, CDC, GDACS, USGS and OpenStreetMap
- Editorial baseline (Travel Risk Calculator): City-level threat scoring across 9 categories (crime, health, advisory, political, disaster, transport, environmental, digital security, money safety)
Live data overlays on this page refresh asynchronously on the source cadences shown above. Run an assessment to create a trip-specific briefing using your dates and traveler profile.
Baseline scope
- Category scores represent an analytical baseline, updated from official feeds and public records.
Coverage notes
- Transport-hub safety notes (airport, train stations).
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