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Tam Coc - Bich Dong is one of the ideal destinations in Ninh Binh. This place is often likened to the "Halong Bay" on land due to its majestic natural scenery and the harmony between mountains and rivers. Not only does it possess stunning landscapes, but it is also deeply connected to historical, cultural, and spiritual values, attracting millions of visitors each year. Let's explore this must-experience Ninh Binh tour with NVK Travel right after this.
Tam Coc - Bich Dong is part of the Trang An scenic complex, located in Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh. It is about 100km south of Hanoi. With a vast area of up to 350.3ha, it stands out with its magnificent limestone caves and peaceful, poetic natural scenery.
In addition to its natural beauty, the tourist area is also famous for Bich Dong Pagoda, which embodies traditional cultural beauty, along with historical relics associated with the Vu Lam royal palace during the Tran dynasty.
Location of Tam Coc - Bich Dong tourist area
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According to NVK Travel's experience, you can visit here from the 1st to the 3rd lunar month. At this time, the climate here is relatively pleasant and cool, with little rain, suitable for fully enjoying the journey to explore Tam Coc - Bich Dong.
In addition, during the early days of the new year, the entire Trang An complex in general and Tam Coc - Bich Dong in particular also host many interesting spring festivals. Notably, the Bai Dinh Pagoda festival. If you travel to Ninh Binh during this time, you will be able to immerse yourself in the lively and bustling atmosphere while still maintaining a solemn character.
Especially, if you have the chance to visit Tam Coc - Bich Dong at the end of May or the beginning of June, you will surely be overwhelmed by the vibrant scenery of the ripe rice fields along the route. At this time, the sides will be a harmonious combination of the green of young rice and the yellow of ripe rice. This is also a perfect picture of the landscape that makes anyone feel nostalgic and moved.
You should travel to Ninh Binh from the 1st to the 3rd lunar month
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Only about 7km from Ninh Binh, there are many ways to travel from the center to Tam Coc - Bich Dong. The most popular means are motorbikes, passenger buses, or trains. If you go by motorbike, you can travel from Hanoi along the old QL 1A route to Ninh Binh. Be careful to follow the direction to Ninh Binh - Thanh Hoa, otherwise, you might mistakenly go to Nam Dinh - Thai Binh.
In addition, you can also choose to go to Ninh Binh from Hanoi or Saigon by train if you have enough time. From Hanoi, you can check trains like SE1, SE3, SE5, and SE7. In Saigon, the SE8 train will take you to this beautiful land.
Guide to getting from Hanoi to Tam Coc Bich Dong
Here are some must-visit tourist spots when visiting Tam Coc - Bich Dong:
Tam Coc - Bich Dong is a scenic complex with 3 natural caves, including Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba. All three caves are formed by the Ngo Dong river and run straight through the mountains. If you visit this land, you will travel by boat along the water, weaving through the cliffs and primitive caves before stopping at the entrance of Hang Ca.
Visit the Ba Hang scenic area
Previously, the Trang An mountains were where the Tran kings chose to build the Vu Lam royal palace to strengthen the resistance against the Yuan-Mongol army in the second war. Today, this temple is a place of worship for the kings Tran Hung Dao, Tran Quang Khai, and Queen Tran Thi Dung.
Visit Thai Vi Temple to pay respects to the Tran dynasty kings
Nestled peacefully among the Dong Vo mountains, Thien Huong Cave is one of the popular tourist spots in Ninh Binh. With a height of nearly 60m, a length of 40m, and a width of 20m, it has a dome shape resembling a large bell.
The cave has a wide ceiling, so people often call it Heaven Cave. Even if you have the chance to visit here, you will see inside a shrine dedicated to Tran Thi Dung, the wife of King Ly Hue Tong. She is also the one who taught the people of Ninh Hai village the craft of embroidery, so a shrine was built in her honor by the locals, who offer incense year-round to express their gratitude.
Explore the beauty of Thien Huong Cave
Located about 2km from Tam Coc pier, Bich Dong is a dry water cave that runs through the mountain. The name Bich Dong was given by Prime Minister Nguyen Khiem - the father of the great poet Nguyen Du in 1773. Over time, this place has also been favored by many and given the name "Nam Thien De Nhi Dong," meaning the second beautiful cave in the South, only after Huong Tich Cave.
Belonging to the Tam Coc - Bich Dong area, this ancient pagoda was built on the limestone mountain of Truong Yen in 1428 during the Later Le dynasty. Today, there is still a large bell in the pagoda cast during the reign of King Le Thai To, along with the tombs of the monks who contributed to the construction of this pagoda. During the reign of King Le Hien Tong, the pagoda was restored and three additional areas were added: Ha Pagoda, Trung Pagoda, and Thuong Pagoda.
Visit Bich Dong Pagoda
Also part of the Tam Coc - Bich Dong complex, Tien Cave consists of 3 large caves with stalactites in various shapes, such as a fairy tree, a rice plant, a fairy, etc. It is unclear when Linh Coc Pagoda appeared, but many sources say it was built during the reign of King Tran Thanh Tong.
Nestled peacefully in the Moc Mountain area, Linh Coc Pagoda faces west, with a water field in front. The courtyard is designed in a three-aisle style and houses the statue of Saint Duc Tang A Nam Da. The back area of the structure is where the Tam Toa Thanh Mau is worshipped, including Mau Thuong Ngan, Mau Thoai, and Mau Lieu Hanh.
Linh Coc Pagoda is part of the Tam Coc Bich Dong tourist area
As one of the ideal destinations in the buffer zone of the Trang An scenic complex, Co Vien Lau is an ancient house area with houses mainly collected from Ninh Binh. Additionally, inside these structures, there are displays of tools such as Trang Ky, sap gu, etc. Most of the houses were built during the Nguyen dynasty and still retain the rustic beauty of ancient architecture.
Admire the architectural beauty of ancient Co Vien Lau
Tam Coc - Bich Dong, with its limestone cave system and many worship structures, remains one of your ideal destinations this year. In your journey to explore the ancient capital of Ninh Binh, do you have a specific itinerary yet? Contact Ninh Binh travel tour from NVK Travel for detailed advice.
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