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Photo: GilVon, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia CommonsTrang An and Tam Coc, Ninh Binh
Hanoi and the north · UNESCO World Heritage
The Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a world of steep karst peaks, rivers, caves and rice paddies. Local rowers, often using their feet, take visitors along the waterways and through caves beneath the mountains.
Ninh Binh is about two hours from Hanoi. Many tours stop for a day, but a night here lets you enjoy the boats and the views before the crowds arrive.
Trang An or Tam Coc?
Trang An is the calmer, better organised trip, with more caves and temples. Tam Coc is famous for the rice fields between the peaks, golden in late May and early June. Our Ninh Binh guide compares them in detail.
Also nearby
- Hang Mua. A steep climb to a dragon topped viewpoint over Tam Coc.
- Hoa Lu. Temples of Vietnam's 10th century capital.
- Bai Dinh. A huge modern pagoda complex.
Where it is
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Trang An and Tam Coc, Ninh Binh: questions
Is Trang An or Tam Coc better?
Trang An is quieter, with more caves and temples. Tam Coc has the most famous rice field views. If you only do one, most visitors prefer Trang An.
How long is the Trang An boat trip?
About two to three hours, depending on the route you choose.