Tam Coc – Bich Dong is one of the most suitable places for a 1-day trip to Ninh Binh from Hanoi.
The distance is not too far, convenient to move and still enough to experience the typical beautiful scenes of Ninh Binh such as rocky mountains, rivers, caves and famous riverside fields.
If you are planning to travel on your own, below is the itinerary chosen by many tourists today.
06:00 – Departing from Hanoi
If you go during the day, you should depart from Hanoi around 6am.
You can choose home transfer service of Ninh Binh Booking or:
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Limousine Hanoi – Ninh Binh
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Private car
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Motorcycle
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Train
Travel time is usually about 2 - 2.5 hours depending on the vehicle and traffic condition.
If you go on the weekend, you should depart earlier to avoid crowds at Tam Coc and Hang Mua.
08:30 – Sail Tam Coc
Morning is a pretty nice time to sail the Tam Coc boat.
At this time:
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The weather is cooler
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Less sunshine
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The river is more peaceful
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Pretty convenient for taking photos
The boat journey on Ngo Dong River lasts about 1.5 - 2 hours.
During the trip, visitors will pass through:
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Riverside fields
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Natural caves
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Limestone mountain close to the water
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Typical village scene of Ninh Binh
If you go during the ripe rice season, the scenery on both sides of the river will be much more outstanding and beautiful.
11:30 – Lunch at Tam Coc
After visiting Tam Coc, you can rest and have lunch in the central area.
Some Ninh Binh specialties are chosen by many tourists:
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Mountain goat
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Scorched rice
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Hill chicken
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Eel vermicelli
The Tam Coc area currently has many restaurants, cafes and homestays, so it is also convenient to rest between schedules.
13:30 – Visit Bich Dong Pagoda
After lunch, many people often visit Bich Dong because it is quite close to Tam Coc.
This is an ancient temple located in the middle of a rocky mountain with a quite quiet and ancient space.
The road leading to the temple with the lotus pond and stone bridge in front is also one of the most famous check-in corners in the Tam Coc area.
If you go in the afternoon, the light in Bich Dong is often much more beautiful and pleasant.
16:00 – Watching the sunset at Mua Cave
The late afternoon is the time when many people choose to go to Mua Cave to watch the sunset.
Unlike the more crowded and sunny mornings, late afternoons at Mua Cave are often cooler and have better light for taking photos.
After climbing nearly 500 stone steps, you will see the panoramic view of Tam Coc from above with:
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Ngo Dong River
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Fields along the mountain
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Characteristic limestone mountains of Ninh Binh
Especially in the ripe rice season, the view from Hang Mua at sunset is one of the most beautiful scenery in Ninh Binh.
This is also a time loved by many tourists and photographers.
18:00 – Return to Hanoi
After visiting Mua Cave, you can have a light dinner or start returning to Hanoi.
Normally, if you depart at about 6:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m., you will arrive in Hanoi around 8:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
If you want to rest more leisurely, many tourists still choose to stay in Ninh Binh for 1 night to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere in the evening.
Experience makes the schedule more comfortable
To make your trip more convenient, you should:
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Depart early from Hanoi
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Bring drinking water and sunscreen
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Prepare shoes that are easy to move in when climbing Mua Cave
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Avoid going too late on weekends because it is often quite crowded
If you like to take beautiful photos, the rice ripening season around May - June is still the most popular time.
Is the Tam Coc – Bich Dong itinerary worth experiencing?
Yes.
Not too noisy or bustling, Tam Coc - Bich Dong is suitable for those who want to find a place to slow down, admire the natural scenery and feel the unique beauty of Ninh Binh.
Sometimes just sitting on a boat on a peaceful river or watching the sunset from Hang Mua is enough to make the trip much more memorable.
After visiting Tam Coc - Bich Dong, many tourists often combine relaxation, rent a car or book other experiences in Ninh Binh to make the trip more comfortable.
If you need assistance booking hotels, homestay, shuttle bus Hanoi - Ninh Binh, rent a motorbike or advise on a suitable schedule, Ninh Binh Booking is always ready to provide quick support with reasonable prices and more flexible schedules for each group of guests.
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