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Trang An, Tam Coc - Bich Dong, the scenic spots of Ninh Binh, captivated audiences with their stunning imagery in director Victor Vu's 2012 film "Heaven's Mandate Hero." In June 2014, the Trang An scenic complex was recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, becoming the first mixed heritage site in Vietnam. On this tour, visitors will have a unique experience as they join Saigontourist in "Enjoying Vietnamese Identity," immersing themselves in the exquisite natural beauty and cultural space steeped in ancient poetry.
Tam Coc in the golden season. Photo: internet
Located on the edge of the Red River Delta, Trang An is one of the rare places that still maintains the age-old tradition of wet rice cultivation. Rice here is only grown once a year, ripening in late May to early June. The farmers cultivate their rice fields directly on the Ngo Dong River, without needing embankments. During harvest season, villagers reap the rice when the water level is waist-deep under the blazing sun. A favorite experience for many tourists is standing on the small rocky outcrops at the cave entrance and watching the bustling harvest. During these days, Tam Coc glows with a dreamy beauty, the tranquil river winding through the golden hues of the ripening rice fields. Boats glide slowly along the river, creating a picturesque landscape of mountains, water, and sky in the fresh air.
Besides its unique rice paddies, Trang An captivates with the magical beauty of its caves.
Beyond its unique rice paddies, Trang An is also captivating due to the magical beauty of its caves. The wonder lies in the interconnected lakes, linked by water-filled caves of varying lengths. According to geologists, Trang An was once an ancient sea, shaped by geological processes and considered an "open-air geological museum." A boat trip along the winding Ngo Dong River, through the sprawling rice paddies, will leave visitors mesmerized as they admire the enchanting beauty of the three "water-filled caves": Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba.
But only by visiting Ninh Binh can one fully appreciate the layers of cultural and historical heritage harmoniously coexisting with natural landscapes. This journey back in time begins at the ancient capital of Hoa Lu – the first capital of the Vietnamese feudal state – and concludes at the temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le, built on the site of the former Hoa Lu palace… The tour also takes visitors to explore Hanoi, a city with a thousand years of history, and to Ha Long Bay – a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Contact us to book your tour: 1900 1808or book a tour online atwww.dulichtietkiem.com.
