Tam Coc – Bich Dong in Ninh Binh

Tam Coc – Bich Dong is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Vietnam, with majestic natural beauty and unique culture. If you have the opportunity to visit Vietnam for tourism, don’t hesitate to choose Tam Coc – Bich Dong as your stopover. And right now, let’s explore Tam Coc – Bich Dong with Smile Travel through this article.

1. Brief introduction about Tam Coc – Bich Dong

Tam Coc – Bich Dong is a tourist area with beautiful scenery, located in Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province. With a geographical location about 100km from the center of Hanoi, it will take about 2 hours for you to go to Tam Coc.

Tam Coc – Bich Dong Ninh Binh with a natural area of ​​up to 305.3 hectares, has a system of magical caves, rolling mountains and long green rice fields. Coming to Tam Coc, visitors will experience the feeling of sitting on a boat weaving through mysterious caves such as Cai cave, Hai cave, Ba cave, admiring the diverse stalactites created by nature.

Bich Dong, with the name “Nam Thien De Nhat Dong”, has a quiet, ancient beauty. Bich Dong Pagoda is located on a cliff, surrounded by majestic nature, and is a spiritual destination not to be missed.

Come to Tam Coc – Bich Dong to immerse yourself in the fresh, fresh and peaceful natural space of this place.

2. Means of transportation to Tam Coc – Bich Dong from Hanoi and ticket prices

Starting from Hanoi, visitors can ride a motorbike or car along the national highway to go straight to Tam Coc – Bich Dong. Along the way, you will admire the idyllic scenery of a stick village with stretching fields, one after another. At Tam Coc – Bich Dong, there is a place to park your car, so you can rest assured. 

If you like to relax and slow down, you can choose to take the train from Hanoi Station to Ninh Binh station for only 130,000 VND. Ninh Binh Station is about 9km from Tam Coc – Bich Dong, so after arriving at the station, you can catch a motorbike taxi or taxi to get to this tourist area.

If you travel in a group, we also have shuttle bus services available for your trip. Please contact us as quickly as possible to get the best price via hotline/WhatsApp: (+84) 941776786.

Tam Coc – Bich Dong will collect entrance tickets, so visitors should note that the latest updated ticket prices to Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourist area are as follows: 

+ Adults: 250,000 VND 

+ Elderly people, children from 1m – 1.3m: 120,000 VND

+ Children under 1m: free 

The above ticket price includes boat fees, so you can rest assured.

3. What is it about Tam Coc – Bich Dong that attracts tourists so much? Suggested attractions in Tam Coc – Bich Dong

Tam Coc – Bich Dong Ninh Binh is one of Vietnam’s most attractive tourist destinations, attracting millions of tourists each year. So what makes Tam Coc – Bich Dong attractive?

First of all, there are magical caves: Tam Coc is famous for three large caves: Hang Cai, Hang Hai and Hang Ba. When taking a boat on the Ngo Dong River, visitors will explore these caves with a system of diverse stalactites, creating a mysterious and sparkling space.

Next are the green rice fields: The rice fields stretch, changing color with each season, creating a beautiful natural picture. Especially during the ripe rice season, the scenery here becomes golden and romantic.

Indispensable is the majestic mountain landscape: The surrounding mountains create a majestic and poetic scene.

In addition, there are pagodas and temples that demonstrate the spirituality in the traditional culture of the people here.

Join Smile Travel to explore the attractions in Tam Coc – Bich Dong:

3.1. Tam Coc Cave

Tam Coc Cave is a system of three large caves formed by the Ngo Dong River flowing through the mountain. Therefore, when tourists take a boat on the river, you  will explore each cave one by one. Each cave has a unique and magical beauty.

Hang Ca: Is the first cave and also the largest cave in the system. Ca Cave is about 120m long, the cave ceiling is high and wide, creating an airy feeling. The stalactite system in the cave is extremely diverse, with many strange shapes such as dragons, elephants, or shimmering stone flowers.

Hang Hai: Hang Hai is shorter in length than Hang Ca but has many branches, forming a small maze. Sunlight entering the cave creates shimmering streaks of light, reflecting on the water surface, creating an extremely magical scene.

Hang Ba: Hang Ba is the last cave in the system. The cave has the shortest length but has the most beautiful stalactites. The light entering the cave creates brilliant, shimmering colors.

Visitors will be able to sit on a small bamboo boat rowed by people along Ngo Dong River to weave through caves, admire the beauty of stalactites and breathe fresh air in the cave.

3.2. Thai Vi Temple

Located in the Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourist complex, Thai Vi Temple is an ancient, sacred temple, associated with the heroic history of the Tran Dynasty. The temple was built to worship the Tran Dynasty kings, who were instrumental in building and defending the country. The temple has unique architecture, in harmony with the surrounding natural landscape. The architectural works in the temple are built entirely of stone, wood and natural materials, bearing bold traditional Vietnamese architecture.

3.3. Thien Huong Cave

Nestled on Dong Vo mountain, on the road leading from Thanh wharf to Thai Vi temple, Thien Huong cave is like a precious gem in the heart of the Tam Coc – Bich Dong tourist complex. With a height of nearly 60m, 40m long and 20m wide, Thien Huong cave has a large bell-like dome, creating a large and airy space. Inside the cave, the stalactite system is diverse with strange shapes such as dragons, elephants, or shimmering stone flowers. Natural light filters through the cracks in the rocks, creating beautiful light effects, making the dynamic space more magical and sparkling.

3.4. Xuyen Thuy Dong

Xuyen Thuy Dong is a magical water cave, winding through the limestone mountain. The name “Xuyen Thuy” means “passing through water”, expressing the unique characteristics of this cave when there is a small river flowing through the mountain. A special feature of Xuyen Thuy Dong is that visitors will be able to row a boat through the clear water, admiring the diverse stalactites created by water erosion over millions of years.

3.5. Bich Dong cave and pagoda

Located on the Truong Yen limestone mountain range, Bich Dong is a complex of caves and pagodas built in harmony with nature, creating a beautiful picture.

Bich Dong Cave is a dry cave located halfway up the mountain, divided into three large caves: outer cave, middle cave and inner cave. Each cave has a unique beauty with a system of diverse stalactites, creating a magical and shimmering space. Bich Dong Pagoda was built against the mountain, Bich Dong Pagoda consists of three floors: Lower Pagoda, Middle Pagoda and Upper Pagoda. Each floor of the pagoda has unique architecture and bears the mark of the construction period. Bich Dong Pagoda is not only a place of worship but also a unique architectural work of art.

3.6. Tien Cave

Located about 1km from Bich Dong Pagoda, Tien Cave, also known as Moc Cave, is a magnificent cave system, hidden among the majestic mountains of Ninh Binh. Different from the quiet beauty of Bich Dong Pagoda, Tien Cave gives visitors a feeling of discovery and adventure with the mysteries hidden inside the mountain. Tien Cave consists of 3 large caves, wide and high, each cave has its own unique beauty. The ceiling of the cave is adorned with countless stalactites with many strange shapes and shimmering colors, creating a beautiful natural picture.

Tourists must definitely explore all of the above attractions on their journey to visit Tam Coc – Bich Dong.

4. “Golden” time to visit Tam Coc – Bich Dong

Depending on your wishes and purposes for coming to Tam Coc – Bich Dong to see, there will be different “golden” times suitable for visitors. Tam Coc – Bich Dong reviews, we find that some of the following times may be suitable for you:

4.1. Ripe rice season (late May to early June):

This is considered the best time of the year to go to Tam Coc – Bich Dong. Golden ripe rice fields stretch out, creating a beautiful natural picture. When sitting on the boat, you will be immersed in the romantic scenery, with small boats floating lazily on the Ngo Dong river.

4.2. Spring (February – April):

The weather is warm and pleasant, very suitable for outdoor activities such as boating and trekking. Flowers and leaves are blooming, creating a fresh space full of vitality.

4.3. Fall (September – November):

The air is chilly and the sky is clear, making it the ideal time for you to enjoy the beauty of the yellowing trees and the peaceful scenery of the countryside.

4.4. Vietnam’s Lunar New Year:

If you want to experience the traditional Tet atmosphere of local people, come to Tam Coc during Lunar New Year. You will participate in cultural activities, unique festivals and enjoy traditional dishes.

From August to September, Ninh Binh may have prolonged rain, so visiting Tam Coc – Bich Dong may be disadvantageous for tourists, so please consider carefully and arrange your trip carefully. around this time.

5. Share experiences of visiting Tam Coc – Bich Dong with tourists

To make your trip perfect, Smile Travel would like to share some useful experiences visiting Tam Coc – Bich Dong:

• Tam Coc – Bich Dong is quite large, so to facilitate moving and sightseeing, you should wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes to move around easily.
• You can prepare your camera to save many beautiful pictures for yourself.
• To avoid the sun, you can prepare an umbrella, hat or sunglasses to ensure your health is always guaranteed.
• Remember to go early to enjoy the cool weather.
• When sitting on a boat, you need to wear a life jacket regularly to ensure safety.

No matter what season it is, no matter how much rain or sun it has experienced, Tam Coc – Bich Dong is always there, still as beautiful and always welcomes visitors. You definitely have to visit Tam Coc – Bich Dong to fully explore the beauty of this place.

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