Tam Coc – Bich Dong is one of the places that surprises most people when coming to Ninh Binh for the first time.
Not too noisy or crowded like many other famous tourist areas, Tam Coc feels very gentle and slow. Just sitting on a boat between rocky mountains, fields and peaceful rivers is enough to make the trip much more memorable.
If you are planning to explore Tam Coc on your own, below are practical experiences to help make the trip easier and more comfortable.
When should I go to Tam Coc?
The end of May to early June is often considered the best time to go to Tam Coc.
This is the time:
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Rice along the river begins to ripen
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The weather is quite beautiful and there is little rain
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The scene in the photo is very outstanding
In addition, the lotus season in Ninh Binh around May - June also makes this area much more attractive.
If you like a peaceful atmosphere and less crowds, September - November is also a quite pleasant time to visit.
How to get to Tam Coc – Bich Dong
Tam Coc is located about 100km from Hanoi so it is quite convenient to travel on your own.
You can choose the home transfer service of NinhBinh Booking or:
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Limousine bus Hanoi - Ninh Binh
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Train
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Motorcycle
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Personal car
From Ninh Binh city center to Tam Coc only takes about 15 - 20 minutes to travel.
If you want more flexibility, many tourists often rent motorbikes or private cars to easily combine additional sightseeing Hang Mua, Trang An or Bai Dinh in the same schedule.
What's special about riding the Tam Coc boat?
The most outstanding experience at Tam Coc is still taking a boat on Ngo Dong River.
Unlike Trang An, which has a more majestic feel, Tam Coc is gentler and closer to the village scene.
During the journey, the boat will pass through:
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Natural caves
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Riverside fields
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The typical limestone mountain range of Ninh Binh
If you go during the rice season, the scenery on both sides of the river will be much more beautiful.
Normally the trip lasts about 1.5 - 2 hours.
Should we go together to Hang Mua?
If you have time, you should combine Tam Coc with Hang Mua in the same itinerary.
The distance between the two locations is quite close, so traveling is more convenient than many people think.
Different from the gentle feeling of sitting on a boat at Tam Coc, Hang Mua offers a panoramic view from above with the scenery of rocky mountains and winding rivers that are very typical of Ninh Binh.
Especially in the ripe rice season, the view from Mua Cave looking down at Tam Coc is one of the most photographed scenes in Ninh Binh.
Many tourists often choose:
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Go to Mua Cave in the morning to avoid the sun
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The afternoon cruise on the Tam Coc boat is more gentle
This is also a quite reasonable itinerary if you want to explore Ninh Binh in 1 day and still have enough outstanding experiences.
Should we visit Bich Dong?
The answer is should.
After taking the Tam Coc boat, many people often visit Bich Dong because the distance is quite close.
This is an ancient temple located in the middle of a rocky mountain with a quite quiet and ancient space.
The path leading to the pagoda with the lotus pond and stone bridge in front is also one of the check-in corners that many people love.
If you go early in the morning or late afternoon, the atmosphere here will be much more pleasant and beautiful.
Experience makes the trip more comfortable
To make your Tam Coc trip more pleasant, you should:
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Go early in the morning to avoid the sun
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Bring drinking water and sunscreen
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Prepare shoes or sandals that are easy to move in
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Avoid going too late on weekends because it is often quite crowded
If you like taking photos, early morning or late afternoon often has better light.
Should I go to Tam Coc or Trang An?
This is what many people wonder about when coming to Ninh Binh for the first time.
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Trang An stands out with its vast landscape and more majestic cave system
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Tam Coc feels closer, more peaceful and more rural
If there is enough time, many tourists often combine both to experience the very different beauty of Ninh Binh.
Tam Coc – Is Bich Dong worth experiencing?
Tam Coc is not the type of destination that is too bustling or modern. But it is the peace, nature and slow pace of life here that many people like the most.
Sometimes just sitting on a boat on a quiet river, admiring the rocky mountains and fields along the water 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 help booking hotel, homestay, shuttle pick up 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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