Tam Coc

Tam Coc is a popular tourist destination near the city of Ninh Binh in northern Vietnam. The Tam Coc portion is a three-hour excursion by small boat along the Ngo Dong river, beginning at the village of Van Lam and proceeding through a scenic landscape dominated by rice fields and karst towers. The route includes floating through three natural caves, the largest of which is 125m long with its ceiling about 2m high above the water. The boats are typically rowed by one or two local women who also sell embroidered goods.

The area around Tam Coc is equally beautiful, and is best viewed from the back of a motorbike. There is also a temple atop one of the hills which provides increible views.