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Bich Dong Pagoda is a famous historical and cultural relic in Ninh Binh, just about 100km from Hanoi. Its unique characteristic is the perfect combination of ancient pagodas with cross-covered roofs, natural caves and majestic mountains, and so on, hidden in the green of tropical forests. Bich Dong Pagoda is definitely worth-visiting when you come to Ninh Binh.

Beside Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, Tam Coc – Bich Dong are the most well-known tourist sites in Ninh Binh Province and named locally as “Halong Bay on land” for its similar poetic, awe-inspiring views and inspirational natural scenery. Popular day trips or stopover tours often include Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, another famous historical relic, in their Ninh Binh travel itinerary. Below is a quick guide to Tam Coc – Bich Dong by Vietnam Travel Tour’s tour experts.

Leave in the morning for full day tour and get back Hanoi in the late afternoon.

Being known as the prettiest and the most romantic destination in Vietnam, Hoi An has attracted a huge number of not only domestic tourists but also international travellers every year. The Old Town has been recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. Hoi An representing for Asian fusion still preserves its original beauty of 1,068 ancient houses, 19 majestic pagodas, 43 divine shrines, 5 assembly halls, 11 dated wells, 1 central bridge and 44 antique tombs.

Just few minutes away from Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel, Hoa Lo Prison, also known as “Hanoi Hilton” and “Maison Centrale”, is a historical site in the French Quarter of Hanoi. Loosely translated as “hell’s hole”, it was originally built by French colonist in 1896 to house and torture revolutionary Vietnam rebels. Under the name “Maison Centrale”, Hoa Lo became one of the largest and the most brutal prison complexes in Indochina. Later, Hoa Lo was used to keep US prisoners of war (POW), who referred to it as the “Hanoi Hilton“. During the 1990s, most of the prison was demolished, but a part has been kept and transformed into a museum, as one of top Hanoi attractions.

Perfume Pagoda is a striking complex of Buddhist temples and pagodas built into the limestone cliffs of Huong Tich Mountain. Being known as a sacred religious site in the outskirt of Hanoi Capital, Perfume Pagoda attracts large numbers of pilgrimages from all over Vietnam, especially during its festival in the first three months of Lunar New Year.

Known as a prosperous trading port between 17th and 19th centuries, Hoi An today is one of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam. For those who want to escape from the bustle city life and look for the peace and tranquility in beautiful surroundings, Hoi An is an ideal place.

Dong Xuan Market is one of the oldest and biggest markets in the old quarter of Hanoi – Vietnam’s capital. It is a symbol, a traditional feature and a pride of all Hanoians. For those who want to explore cultural values and discover local daily life, Dong Xuan Market is a must-visit destination when you are in Hanoi. Built in 1889 as French administration then renovated several times, Dong Xuan Market has been covered market selling everything from souvenirs, clothes, household goods to foodstuffs.

Hanoi is a city of history and heart. And the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, also known as Hanoi Citadel (Vietnamese: Hoang Thanh Thang Long), has played a very important role in Vietnam history. Situated in the heart of Hanoi, the relic has its outstanding Universal Values which reflected its historical longevity, its continuous role as a seat of power, and its multiple cultural layers. In 2010, with the celebration of Hanoi millennial anniversary, the Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long was listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage Site. Hanoi is our home,  so we will give you helpful tips and walk you through the Thang Long Imperial Citadel…

One Pillar Pagoda, also referred as Chua Mot Cot, Dien Huu or Lien Hoa Dai is famous for its impressive architecture and historical values. The shape of pagoda is said to present a lotus flower growing out of water and related to the nice legend of Ly King. The pagoda is located in Ba Dinh district next to the complex of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and it is one of the favorite stops in the Hanoi City Tour and here is some information related to One Pillar pagoda.