THE STRAITS TIMES FOR SUBSCRIBERS Boats, goats and giant Buddhas in Ninh Binh, one of Vietnam's most underrated destinations The Ba Dinh temple complexin Ninh Bin in Vietnam sprang relgaus complex bul en the foctils af a mountain. s* Povo LoasA Im 8... NINH BINH, Vietnam - The first thing we notice when we arrive in Ninh Binh are the goats. Once grazing happily in a pasture, these animals now sit motionless atop food carts lining the side of the road, their teeth exposed in a macabre smile. at meat, anyone?” chirps our driver Anh, as a female vendor waves and smiles at us. Dive deeper at $0.99/month Want more exclusives, sharp insights into what's happening at home and abroad? Subscribe now.oh Bo co Vian ester ent] Te Seat ie ST One Digital Package - Monthly $9: $0.99/month No contract {$0.99/month forthe frst 3 months, $9 90/month thereafter. TSCs apply. Subscribe now Unlock these benefits © All subscriberonly content on ST app and straitstimes.com © Easy access any time via ST app on 1 mobile device (© 2.week e-paper archive so you never miss out on any topic that matters to you Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you. -smcarone wean worn eos -orow «poncasts Sisabetday Ue + MULTIMEDIA Ce -ausess zap “About Us. Need help? Reach us here. © E-paper © Podcasts rene constne Aerie ih rane 3 sm Sn ai steer ¥ ter vaste In unean ore Enter your e-mail o Mc} 07/10/2022 MC} 077710/2022 Published by SPI Masia Limited Ca Regn. No 202120748. Copyeght © 2028 SP Mesa inte. Al ightsrecerind ah irae ate gindainir-oeclsenam sonnets ea