TAM COC – BICH DONG TOURSIM AND THE DELICIOUS DISHES

Tam Coc – Bich Dong is considered the most attractive tourist destinations in Ninh Binh, participate Vietnam Motorbike Tour to visit “Ha Long Bay on land” or “Second best cave in the Southern sky” (Nam Thien De Nhi Dong). Tam Coc includes three caves. All three caves are formed by Ngo Dong River flowing through mountain. Away from center of Hanoi about 90km along National Highway No. 1, then continue approximately 25km further, you will reach Tam Coc – Bich Dong, one of the most famous landscapes in Ninh Binh that is called as “Halong” on land of Ninh Binh. Indeed, when arriving here, you will realize its charming beauty.

Tam Coc is the long-standing tourist destination therefore all services is quite well-organized. Along the meandering Ngo Dong River, by the two sides the golden rice fields ripen, you can zoom in views of the fascinating rock ranges or closely observe the abundant aquatic species scampering in the water and watch the birds slinging over trees, mariscus lushing on dams.

Move on Ngo Dong River, you will reach the 3 caves respectively Hang Ca 127m long, through a large mountain, with a wide entrance of above 20m. In the cave it is quite cool and many pendulous stalactites in varied shapes. Continue your journey and come to Hang Hai cave, approximately 1 km from the previous cave, 60m long, the downward stalactites in very strange shapes. Finally, Hang Ba, near Hang Hai, 50m long, the cave ceiling resenbles a stone arch, lower than other two caves.

After the end of the trip to Tam Coc, you can visit Bich Dong Pagoda which is an ancient temple associated with rocky orientalstyle. According to history books, epitaphs and the village elders, the temple used to be known by the common name Bich Son or green mountain. Because of its stunning and magnificent scenery the cave was named “Nam Thien De Nhi Dong” by Nguyen Nghiem, father of poet Nguyen Du. In other word, the landscape in Ninh Binh province is the harmony of the wonderful cave scenery, the rugged mountains, the romantic rivers and streams with the talent of local here and created a consistent, inseparable combination.

Standing in the grounds of the upper temple, guests zoom panoramic view of Ngu Mon fields and cover the whole beauty of Bich Dong Pagoda, not only the graceful beauty of the charming landscape, the culture-arts architecture, but also means a historical relics.

Dong Tien is a dry beautiful cave in Tam Coc – Bich Dong. The cave is located approximately 1 km from Bich Dong Pagoda. Cave range is composed of three large caves, wide and high. There are pendulous colorful stalactites that looks like a large tree roots. On the ceiling there are many bats and birds. Viewed from outside, it looks like a magnificent castle. The natural variabilities create interesting shapes of stalactites in the cave with money tree, rice plant, budda, fairy, elephant, lion, tiger, lizard, dragon, eagles, and even colorful clouds. The rocks in the cave when knocking in will create many strange sounds.

Roads are very convenient for you to reach Tam Coc-Bich Dong. From Hanoi, take the bus routing Ninh Binh-Hanoi, or join Vietnam Motorcycle Tours to be flexible in time management and drop in fine inns along the road for special dishes in localities such as Phu Ly cake rolls, Nam Dinh rice noodle, Ly Nhan tangerine at ripen season.

Special food in Ninh Binh must mention dishes from goat, hot pot, fried, roasted, steamed, stewed. Ninh Binh goat is leaner and more flavorful. Perhaps, because Ninh Binh has many mountains, goats running around a lot, then less fat than goats raised on the hill. Besides, with the typical topography of submerged limestone there are lots of vegetables, grasses, herbs suitable to be food for goats. Also roasted sticky rice, fried with meat, onions, mushrooms, carrots and tomatoes, bringing unforgettable flavor of Hoa Lu ancient citadel.

In short, tour to Ninh Binh, where the layer upon layer mountains, fertile landscape, floral untouched plains, caves with stalactites of various forms, the old temples present will be the memorable journey. Pack up stuffs to start a ride with ADV Vietnam Motorbike Tours and Dirtbike Travel instantly, there will be so many excitement awaiting you.