Tam Coc – Bich Dong

Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourism region features several sightseeing boat tours, cycling and walking pathways that link almost 20 tourist sites. There are three primary boat routes to explore the center area of Tam Coc – Bich Dong.

• Route 1: Tam Coc – Thai Vi Temple – Thien Huong Cave
• Route 2: Bich Dong – Xuyen Thuy Dong
• Route 3: Tien Cave – Linh Coc Pagoda

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Tam Coc

Tam Coc (translated into Sino-Vietnamese as “three caverns”) is a well-known picturesque complex that includes three natural caves named Hang Ca (Ca means first), Hang Hai (Hai means second), and Hang Ba (Ba means third). These caves are formed by the gentle Ngo Dong River eroding through the foot of limestone mountains over the years.

Visitors to Tam Coc will ride a bamboo boat rowed by locals along Ngo Dong River, winding between gorgeous rocky hillsides and passing through mysterious water caves.

The rice fields that spread along both sides of the bank, with a cool green hue flowing softly in the breeze, provide a calm atmosphere for tourists. During the harvest season, both sides of Tam Coc are dressed in a golden tint, which sparkles in the sunlight and is incredibly eye-catching!

Thai Vi Temple

Thai Vi Temple is a well-known spiritual site in Tam Coc – Bich Dong, where people can worship Tran Dynasty kings such as Tran Thai Tong and Tran Thanh Tong, as well as notable generals like Tran Hung Dao and Tran Quang Khai. Along with the lovely and poetic natural settings, this is an excellent destination for history lovers to study the origin and development of Ninh Binh.

In the spring, when the Thai Vi Temple Festival is held, people from all over gather here to attend the festival with many solemn ritual activities and fun activities.

Thien Huong Cave

Thien Huong Cave, located on Dong Vo Mountain, is like a big bell piercing the mountain range. Standing in the middle of the cave, visitors may not only enjoy the amazing layers of limestone on the cave ceiling, but also view the beautiful sky and clouds outside the skylight while savoring the delicate aroma of ripe rice and wildflowers.

Inside Thien Huong Cave, visitors will see the temple of Mrs. Tran Thi Dung, who was the wife of King Ly Hue Tong. She was the one who passed on the embroidery craft to the people of Ninh Hai commune, so they constructed a temple to honor her and show their appreciation.

Bich Dong – Bich Dong Pagoda

Bich Dong is a dry cave situated about 2 kilometers from Tam Coc wharf, also known as “Nam Thien De Nhi Dong” due to the harmonious beauty of the mountains and rivers. To enter Bich Dong, guests will ride a boat via Xuyen Thuy Dong, a water cave where majestic stalactites form a beautiful natural scene.

The ancient Bich Dong Pagoda is located across the entrance of Xuyen Thuy Dong and leans on the Truong Yen limestone mountain range. Today, the pagoda still houses a massive bell made during King Le Thai To’s reign, as well as the tombs of the monks who helped build it.

Tien Cave

Tien Cave is a stunning dry cave located about 1 kilometer from Bich Dong Pagoda. It has an outstanding system of stalactites in various unusual formations hanging from the cave ceiling.

Linh Coc Pagoda

On the peaceful Chua Moc Mountain lies Linh Coc Pagoda, facing a vast lake in the west. The pagoda is designed with three parts, where the statues of the holy monks and the Three Holy Mothers, Mau Thuong Ngan, Mau Thoai, and Mau Lieu Hanh, are worshipped.

These are tourist routes that were once part of Tam Coc – Bich Dong, but have since been divided into a tourism region with its own Management Board.

Thach Bich – Thung Nang

Taking a boat from Thach Bich Dock to explore Thung Nang, visitors will be struck by the dazzling splendor of Ninh Binh’s environment, as the crystal blue river slowly carries the boat through the blossoming lotus fields and fascinating caverns.

This is the ideal tourist spot for you and your loved ones to snap stunning photographs!

Thung Nham Ecotourism Area

Thung Nham Ecotourism Area is a gorgeous scenic complex with several picturesque spots and fascinating exploration activities.

The most renowned is Thung Nham Bird Park, a refuge that is home to around 40,000 birds. Boating along the river at Thung Nham Bird Park is an excellent way to unwind and learn more about Ninh Binh’s wonderful nature.

In addition, this tourism region features flower valleys, gardens, stunning caverns, and more.

Co Vien Lau

Co Vien Lau is a house exhibition with 22 ancient houses collected mainly from Ninh Binh and the Northern Delta region, making it an ideal destination for history and culture enthusiasts.

Inside the houses here, there are also displayed utensils such as sofas, mahogany beds, tea cabinets, etc. The majority of the houses were built during the Nguyen Dynasty, yet they still retain the delicate and majestic architecture of the ancients.

Hang Mua Caves

Hang Mua, a tourist site with an exceptionally appealing landscape, has received a lot of attention from local and foreign travelers in recent years. The highlight of Hang Mua tourist area is the breathtaking view on the route built in the style of the Great Wall of China, with over 500 stone steps up to Mua Mountain, from where you can admire the panorama of Tam Coc – Bich Dong.