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Tam Coc means three caves including Hang Ca, Hang Hai & Hang Ba. It has been a famous attraction in Ninh Binh for a long time and attracted many local & international tourists. Rowing boat trip (1,5 hours) is a  very nice way to contemplate those three natural caves, magnificent limestone mountains & authentic farming activities along the journey. Located far from Hanoi only 90km, Ninh Binh province is an ideal off-the-beaten-track in Vietnam.  It’s is known as an ancient land of Viet Nam with unspoiled nature formed by majestic karst mountains. There are daily buses from Hanoi to Tam Coc and they cost around $7. With a natural area about 350 ha, Tam Coc is totally worth visiting by the pristine, majestic beauty of mountains, rivers, and forests. Following the call of nature, we will harmonize with the gentle rhythm of poetic Ngo Dong river, contemplate hanging-down stalactites in various shape. There are a lot of boat rides at Ninh Binh but w...

Bai Dinh Pagoda is a spiritual beauty located in Bai Dinh – Trang An eco-tourism complex with a history of more than 1000 years old attached to the land of many feudal dynasties from Dinh and Tien Le houses. The Ly Dynasty. Discover the experiences of Bai Dinh Pagoda – the spiritual beauty in Ninh Binh. The entrance is free but the electric car is cost 30,000vnd per person per way. This place is very huge so if you do not have a whole day here or you are not stamina readily person, you can always opt for the electric car. If you would like to add extra knowledge about this pagoda, you can always opt for getting a local tour guide in your tour. They have English speaking tour guide but they have limited Chinese, Korean and French speaking tour guide. The price is 300,000vnd per group. The old Bai Dinh pagoda is located on the western slope of Dinh mountain and nestles in quiet forest . The pagoda houses an ancestor-worshiping house in the centre, Bright cave  on the ri...

While Trang An, Tam Coc – Bich Dong are the destinations which have become familiar, Thung Nham is still a relatively unfamiliar name for visitors coming to Ninh Binh. Thung Nham in Ninh Binh is also known under the name Thung Chim, it is the home of thousands kinds of bird. Travel to Thung Nham bird valley, you will be immersed in the wild and nature, enjoy fresh atmosphere and quietly listen to thousands birds are singing.  It costs 100,000vnd per person. It is really costly for an entrance fee. However, there is a reason to it. After you have visited this place, you will realized how much work they have done for. They should very well earned it. A reminder, don't visit here after the sun set because most of the attractions are closed. So it is not worth it anymore. Take a boat to the mangrove forests of Thung Nham Bird Park to watch birds. You should go to the range late afternoon about 5pm, time for bird foraging.  The best time to visit the bird garden is ...

Three kilometers to the East of Tam Coc boat pier in Ninh Binh province, Bich Dong pagoda (the pagoda of the Emerald Grotto) located in the Truong Yen range, looks on a valley of fertile rice fields, crossed by the Truong Giang River and leans on Bich Dong Mountain of Ngu Nhac Son Mountains.  To access the pagoda, the only way is steep stone steps. However, what is waiting for you after the long way is really worth your climbing. The Bich Dong Pagoda was built by 2 Buddhist monks: Tri Kien and Tri The. When entering the pagoda, you will have to pass over a stone bridge and go through a beautifully decorated gate. Once you pass through the Bich Dong Pagoda gate you will find yourself in an oasis of tranquility. Take your time to admire and explore the place. Bich Dong Pagoda is not an usual one since it consists of 3 separate layered pagodas: Ha, Trung and Thuong. These three pagodas are built in ascending order and to reach them you must climb some steep stairs bu...

Tuyệt Tình Cốc is not only a tourist destination but also considered a "holy place" of young people who wish their love to be eternal. It is also lookalike scene in those ancient movies. This is not very well known for the tourists but it is a must visit place for the local whenever they are at Ninh Binh. The entrance fee is just 20,000vnd. It is really cheap and the parking is 10,000vnd for a bike. It is recommended to travel around Ninh Binh in a bike anyway. You are going through this tunnel to the other side of an amazing scenery. It is really looks like a time tunnel where it does gave you the feeling that you are entering into a different world. Especially when the lake here, all year-round throughout the month often has beautiful jade green color, clear water even you can see the bottom of the lake anymore! The four surrounding surfaces are covered with green mountains, which adorn this scenery, so many people often call it "Love Romance". H...