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Tam Coc - Bich Dong

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Tam Coc-Bich Dong or Tam Cốc-Bích Động is one of the famous destinations of Vietnam. Tam Coc means 'three caves' and it is literally a landscape of three natural caves while Bich Dong is a fifteenth century pagoda. Boat ride across the golden paddy fields are something to cherish about Understand the place Surrounded by Ngu Nhac Son Mountains, Tam Coc and Bich Dong welcome its tourists with serene landscape. Considered to be the "second nicest grotto" after Huong Tich, it's definitely worth a visit. How to get there To visit Tam Coc-Bich Dong, you have to reach Ninh Binh first By air: Fly to Hanoi or Nol Bai airports. Take a taxi from the airports to reach Ninh Binh. Costs range from $68-$85. By car: Hired cars available from Hanoi and also from Halong Bay tours . Costs range from $60-$7. By bus: Regular buses from Gial Bat (Hanoi) are available for 70,000 Dong. From Ninh Binh, you have to reach Van Lam Wharf. From there boats are available up to ...

Top things to do in Mekong delta

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If you want to escape from your busy life, enjoy exotic fruits and learn about the life of the Vietnamese people, the Mekong Delta will give you the real taste of Vietnam. Coming to the Mekong, tourists have the chance to enjoy a peaceful atmosphere surrounded by natural beauty, immense fields and rustic rivers.   Mekong river cruise My Tho Located about 2 hours from Ho Chi Minh City by bus. Here are some attractions that make this town very special. When you visit My Tho, the Cai Be floating markets a place you should not miss. Everyday, there are about 400-500 boats with many varieties of fruit, vegetables and other products which are hung on a bamboo stick in front of the boat. The bustling activity here is mesmerising as you watch the merchants trade their goods in what could be compared to a ancient stock market. This floating market is unique to the Mekong, and you will not find anywhere like this in the world. Dong Tam Snake-Breeding Farm Located 12km from My Tho c...

Top 10 FREE things to do in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam

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With an abundance of things to see and do in Ho Chi Minh City, it can be difficult to prioritise and balance the travel budget. With these ten free things to do in Vietnam’s former capital, you’ll wish you could stay longer! Notre Dame Cathedral The elaborate Notre Dame Catholic Cathedral which was built by the French during the 1800s and stands next to the Post Office in central HCMC is free to enter. This is an active cathedral though so be sure to respect the attending worshippers. South Vietnam tours Central Post Office And just across the road from the Notre Dame Cathedral is the handsome French-colonial Town Hall building which was designed by Gustave Eiffel, who also designed the famous Eiffel Tower in Paris. The Town Hall has a classically elegant interior complete with a vaulted glass-canopy ceiling. Inside hangs a massive portrait of the great leader, Ho Chi Minh himself.  Jasmine Cruise Top 10 FREE things to do in Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Thien Hau Pagoda T...