Tailored Vietnam by Christine Travel

25/07/2026

𝐓𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐜 𝐁𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 - 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡

𝐓𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐜, often called "𝐇𝐚 𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐁𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐧 𝐋𝐚𝐧𝐝," is one of Ninh Binh's most famous attractions, known for its peaceful river, towering limestone mountains, and beautiful rice fields.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐥𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐓𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐜 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝟏.𝟓–𝟐 𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐧 𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐭 𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐠𝐨 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐑𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫.

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐯𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐢𝐧𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐲 (𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐤) 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐢𝐨𝐢, where you can enjoy breathtaking panoramic views of the Ngo D**g River winding through limestone mountains and lush rice fields. These scenic stops are perfect for photography and offer a peaceful place to take in the beauty of Tam Coc.

Local rowers, many of whom skillfully row with their feet, will take you through 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐚𝐯𝐞𝐬—Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba—while you admire the stunning karst landscape.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐀𝐩𝐫𝐢𝐥, the rice fields are lush and vibrant green.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞, the rice fields along the river turn a brilliant golden color, creating one of Vietnam's most iconic landscapes.

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐨 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫, the river is decorated with blooming water lilies, offering another unique and picturesque experience.

Sunrise and late afternoon are the most beautiful times to visit, when the soft light makes the scenery even more magical, although Tam Coc is charming throughout the day.

08/07/2026

𝐖𝐀𝐈𝐓... 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞 𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒?!

Most people visit Ninh Binh for the boat tours, limestone mountains, and ancient temples.

But almost nobody talks about lotus season... and honestly, it might be the most beautiful time to visit.

For just a few weeks each year, thousands of pink lotus flowers bloom beneath the dramatic karst peaks, turning Hang Mua and Van Long into a real-life painting.

🌸 Best time: Late May – July
📍 Don't miss: Hang Mua & Van Long Nature Reserve
🌅 Go early: 5:30–8:00 AM or sunset: 5:00–6:30 PM for the best light.

Trust me—your camera roll will thank you. 📸

📌 Save this for your Vietnam bucket list and send it to someone you'd explore Ninh Binh with!

05/04/2026

03/04/2026

𝐌𝐮𝐚 𝐂𝐚𝐯𝐞 (𝐇𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐮𝐚 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰𝐩𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭)
Climb nearly 500 stone steps to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain for one of the best panoramic views in Ninh Binh, overlooking Tam Coc, the Ngo D**g River, and the surrounding limestone mountains.
At the foot of the mountain, you can also visit two small caves: Mua Cave and Tiger Cave. The climb to the summit is rewarding but can be challenging, so it is recommended to wear comfortable shoes.
Note: The 500-step hike may not be suitable for seniors or travelers with high blood pressure, especially on hot days. As an alternative, visitors can enjoy a relaxing cycling tour around the surrounding countryside.
🌸 Lotus season: In summer, lotus flowers bloom at the foot of the mountain, adding vibrant colors to the landscape and making the area even more picturesque.
📸 Best time to visit: Sunrise or sunset for cooler temperatures and stunning views — perfect for photography.
Duration: 1 – 1.5 hours
Opening hours: 6am - 7pm.
Ticket price: 150,000 VND/person (~6 USD)

29/03/2026

𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐢 𝐕𝐢 𝐓𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐚𝐦 𝐂𝐨𝐜, 𝐍𝐢𝐧𝐡 𝐁𝐢𝐧𝐡, 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐧𝐚𝐦

It is just next to Tam Coc Boat, a peaceful road and temple to visit while you stay or visit Tam Coc, Ninh Binh.

Entrance: Free

What to see: The old temple made of bluestone

Activities: Biking and sightseeing

Clothes: Long and modest

27/03/2026

𝐁𝐢𝐜𝐡 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐝𝐚 is one of the oldest pagodas in Ninh Binh, with a history of nearly 600 years. The name “Bich D**g” means “green cave,” reflecting the harmony between nature and architecture, as the pagoda is beautifully built into the mountainside.

It is known as the “Second most beautiful cave in the South” (Nam Thien De Nhi D**g), ranking just after Huong Pagoda in Hanoi in terms of scenic and spiritual value. The pagoda is located at the end of Tam Coc road, about 3 km from the Tam Coc boat pier. You can easily cycle there along small paths passing by rice fields — the feeling is truly peaceful and unforgettable.

Visiting the pagoda is free of charge; you only need to pay around 10,000 VND for parking.

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25/02/2026

You plan to see rice in Tam Coc, Ninh Binh in Feb? GO for it.

09/11/2025

Trang An route 2 has best color of water