Discovering ancient capital Ninh Binh
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Discover the rich history and natural beauty of Ninh Binh, explore the ancient city, the breathtaking Tam Coc and Trang An landscapes, and the majestic Bai Dinh Pagoda. Enjoy scenic boat rides, cultural insights, and panoramic views from Mua Cave's Lying Dragon Mountain.
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Highlights
- Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and learn about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.Enjoy a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride through the picturesque landscape of Tam Coc, with its paddy fields and stunning cave system.Experience cycling through a local village to discover the daily life of the residents.Climb nearly 500 steps to Mua Cave for a breathtaking panoramic view of Tam Coc from the top of Lying Dragon Mountain.Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest pagoda in Southeast Asia, and explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trang An on a scenic boat trip.
Itinerary
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Day 01Ha Noi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Mua Cave (Lunch/Dinner)07h30 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province. 09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax. 10h30: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty. 11h45: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant. 13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. 14h30: Continue the tour for 45 mins - cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people. 15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. 17h00 : Check in Bungalow/Homestay then free time to relax. 19h00 : Have dinner at bungalow/homestay then walk around Tam Coc for a walk.
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Day 02Bai Dinh – Trang An (Breakfast/Lunch)Morning: Have breakfast at Bungalow/Homestay then check out and be ready for the trip 10h00 : Get picked up then transfer to Bai Dinh Pagoda 10h30: Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous & biggest Pagoda in southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone - Arhat Statues, 36 ton-bronze Bell, 100 ton-Budhha Statue… 12h30: Have lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken fried rice…. Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch. 13h30: Visit Tràng An which was recognized by UNESCO as A World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”. With 2.5 hours for the boat trip, you will be persuaded by the beauty here. 16h00: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi 18h00: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi

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