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Tam Coc is located in the famous scenic tourist
complex Trang An, with a network of caves, limestone
mountains, beautiful rice fields, it is like a Halong
Bay on land, a true eco tourist area in northern
Vietnam.
Tam Coc caves is also called Tam Thuy Dong, it means
three caves on water, To reach this attractive
destination, visitors will start from boat dock and row
all the way through romantic Ngo Dong river.
Tam Coc is only 120 km from Hanoi city, there are some
ways to visit Tam Coc from Hanoi, renting a car or
motorbike is the easiet way, it takes about 2.5 hour
drive. At Van Lam wharf, you buy ticket to visit, rent
boat a boat for 5 usd, maximum 4 people, then start
exploring the beauty of Tam Coc by paddling on the Ngo
Dong river.
Tam Coc means three caves: First, second and third cave.
All three caves are formed by the flow of river that
eroded the mountain rock as this area is limestone. The
first cave is 127m long, through a large part of the
mountain, the entrance is 20 meter wide. In the cave the
climate is cool and damp with stalactites hanging down
in many shapes. Second cave, nearly 1km from The first
cave, 60m long, the cave ceiling has beautiful
stalactites. The third cave is 50m long, the cave's
ceiling is like an arch, lower than first and second
cave.
During the boat trip, if you want to stop taking photos,
or want to climb up to the mountain for a good shot, you
should discuss in advance with the boat rowers. The
experienced rowers would stop the boat, looking for a
convenient place for you to climb the cliff. Note that
do not try to stand up without notice, you can endanger
yourself and other passengers on boat.
When to visit Tam Coc, you should depart in the early
morning, so the weather is not too hot, in the afternoon
sometimes Tam Coc has heavy rains or thunderstorms in
the summer.
A little note for visitors while sightseeing Tam Coc is
to bring a sun hat because the boat is not covered,
dressed neatly and can be equipped with a binoculars to
admire the distant landscape would be an interesting
thing.
Visit Tam Coc in summer, whether sitting on the boat or
walk, you will be lost in the colorful carpet when you
cruise through green paddy fields interspersed with
yellow rice fields.
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