Tam Cốc-Bích Động, Cave system in Ninh Binh, Vietnam.
Three natural caves carved through limestone mountains stretch along the Ngo Dong River, surrounded by steep rock formations and rice paddies.
The Bich Dong temple complex, constructed in 1428, comprises three temples ascending Ngu Nhac Mountain, marking centuries of Buddhist practices.
Local guides navigate wooden boats through the waterways using their feet while rowing, maintaining a traditional practice passed through generations.
The optimal period for visiting extends from May through September when the rice fields display their green and golden colors.
Visitors travel by small boats through flooded rice fields and interconnected caves, emerging into enclosed valleys framed by vertical limestone cliffs.
Location: Hoa Lư
GPS coordinates: 20.21850,105.91600
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:40
Vietnam extends more than 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) from mountain regions in the north to the Mekong Delta in the south, offering travelers a wide range of natural and historical sites beyond urban centers. The country includes Buddhist temples like Bai Dinh and Thien Mu Pagoda, cave systems such as Son Doong and Hang En, and rice terraces at Y Ty and Hoang Su Phi. Geographic features span from limestone formations in Ninh Binh to coastal areas at Phu Quoc and Ly Son islands, and waterfalls at Ban Gioc along the Chinese border. Historical sites document different periods of Vietnamese history. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi preserves royal palace remains, while Po Nagar Cham Towers in Nha Trang date to the 7th century. My Son Sanctuary in Quang Nam holds temple ruins from the Champa civilization, and Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City served as an underground network during the Vietnam War. The Mekong Delta in the south consists of waterways, floating markets and traditional villages, while Mui Ne sand dunes and Lang Co Beach present different coastal landscapes.
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