Tam Coc – Bich Dong is a scenic complex located in the buffer zone of the Trang An World Heritage Site, Ninh Binh province. Tam Coc – Bich Dong is known by famous names such as “Halong Bay on land” or “the second best cave in the south” and is a national tourism focus of Vietnam. Tam Coc – Bich Dong is also ranked as a special national monument and has been recognized by UNESCO as a world natural heritage.
Tam Coc – Bich Dong consists of two main cave systems, Tam Coc and Bich Dong, along with many other landmarks such as Thai Vi temple, Thien Huong cave, Mua cave, Co Vien Lau ancient house…
- Tam Coc means “three caves”, including Ca cave, Hai cave, and Ba cave. All three caves were formed by the Ngo Dong River piercing through the mountain. To visit Tam Coc, tourists have to take a boat on the Ngo Dong River, observe the landscape and the life of the locals, and admire the three famous caves in turn.
- Bich Dong is a system of dry caves and temples on limestone mountains, built from the 15th century. To visit Bich Dong, tourists have to walk through stone steps, admire the stalactites and Buddha statues, worship and pray.
Tam Coc – Bich Dong is not only a historical relic, but also an attractive tourist destination, attracting many domestic and foreign tourists. Here, visitors can combine visiting other famous places of Ninh Binh, such as Trang An scenic spot, Bai Dinh pagoda, Mua cave, Tam Coc – Bich Dong… to explore the natural beauty and people of this land.
Tam Coc – Bich Dong also has many interesting tourist activities, such as boating on the Ngo Dong River, observing birds and langurs, visiting caves, climbing mountains, participating in traditional festivals, enjoying specialty dishes… Tam Coc – Bich Dong deserves to be an indispensable destination when traveling to Ninh Binh, to enjoy a meaningful and interesting trip.
