Tam Coc Boat Ride
Tam Coc 2.5 hrs
Glide through rice paddies and caves on a traditional sampan boat.
Where to stay
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At a glance
Climate
Tropical
Languages
Vietnamese and English
Local currency
VND
(VND)
Local time
(GMT+7)
Ideal trip length
2–4 days
Cost level
2 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
Tam Coc
Tap water
Bottled water recommended
Tipping
Not expected, but appreciated
What this place is for
History
95 · Outstanding
Culture
90 · Outstanding
Food
90 · Outstanding
Family
80 · Very good
Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.
Food to try
Com Chay (burnt rice crust)
De Nui (goat meat)
Nem Chua Yen Mac (fermented pork roll)
Banh Khoai (savory pancake)
When to visit Ninh Binh
How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.
Best months: May
Busiest: Apr-May, Sep-Oct
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Jan60
Cool, dry, often misty
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Feb65
Cool, misty, pleasant
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Mar80
Mild, pleasant, less rain
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Apr90
Warm, sunny, ideal
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May95
Hot, sunny, rice harvest
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Jun70
Hot, humid, some rain
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Jul60
Hot, humid, rainy
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Aug65
Hot, humid, rainy
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Sept85
Warm, less rain
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Oct90
Mild, dry, sunny
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Nov75
Cooler, dry, clear
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Dec60
Cool, dry, sometimes foggy
Things to do in Ninh Binh
6 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.
Showing 6 of 6 places ·
Best in the morning
3 places
Trang An Grottoes Complex
Trang An 3 hrs
Explore a UNESCO World Heritage site with stunning cave systems and temples by boat.
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Hoa Lu 1.5 hrs
Discover the remnants of Vietnam's 10th-century capital with temples and ruins.
Best in the afternoon
1 place
Mua Cave Viewpoint (Hang Mua)
Ngo Dong 1.5 hrs
Climb 500 steps for panoramic views of the Ngo Dong River and limestone karsts.
Any time of day
2 places
Bich Dong Pagoda
Ninh Hai 1 hr
Visit a beautiful ancient pagoda complex built into a mountain cave.
Cycling through Rice Paddies
Tam Coc 2 hrs
Rent a bicycle and leisurely explore the picturesque rural landscapes.
Practical ratings
Our own ratings and key insights for this destination.
Near Ninh Binh
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