Maybe we expected too much on our way to Tam Coc. But a little bit disappointed when we found the spot.
The picture in advertisement was too beautiful than the reality. But luckly we could still enjoy the trip.
During sailing through the grains, we enjoyed the nice view and landscape.
The people on boat also nice in the begining,...
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Tam Coc, Ninh Binh
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Ranked #4 of 7 attractions in Ninh Binh
Type: Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: More than 3 hours
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Tam Coc Called"Ha Long Bay on land,"is a 3-hour bus ride from Hanoi. Book a spot on a canoe -- paddled by locals who occasionally use their feet to...
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Tam Coc Called"Ha Long Bay on land,"is a 3-hour bus ride from Hanoi. Book a spot on a canoe -- paddled by locals who occasionally use their feet to steer, and are sure to try to sell you some handmade goods on the trip back. The rock formations surrounding the Hoang Long River are beautiful, and the small village area is picturesque.
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Jakarta, Indonesia
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Ibiza, Spain
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I read a few reviews here and convinced that I must visit this place. To be honest, the scenary here is fabulous (But not as great as Halong Bay).
The amount of tourist traps laid out in this place are aplenty. Here's 4 I encountered:-
1) Hat seller - I had almost bought one from a seller situated at the...
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Nuuk, Greenland
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If you have half a day to spare on your trip. Go se Tam Coc, it is a nice boat ride in the fantastic scenery. Beautifull limestone rocks, caves, abundant rice fields.
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Adelaide, Australia
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While quite commercial and touristy the mountains and cave are spectacular up close.The boat ride was enjoyable although be prepared to have people take your photo to sell to you later and to be asked to buy snacks for your rower and towards the end they will attempt to sell you souvenirs and ask for tips. If going on a...
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Honolulu, Hawaii
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The boat ride was awesome. But do watch out as they will try to sell you souvenirs on your way back.
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Cambridge, New Zealand
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An amazing place to visit. Really enjoyed our trip in the sampan - the scenery is something else. The Halong Bay on land.
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Nakhon Ratchasima, Thailand
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Tam Coc is a bit touristic, but it is also the most beautifull area to visit. Take your time, make a bicycle ride throug the limestone mountains. The trip by boat is very beautifull, but because you will be in the full sun, limit the trip to two hours or so.
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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tam coc is like a land version of halong bay and smaller but it is worth a visit for the trip in the sanpans. like halon bay the scenery is stunning we really enjoyed our visit.
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Perth, Australia
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This was a beautiful second day to HaLong Bay, travelling the small river bends of the land-locked HaLong Bay. People will try to sell you at every step of the trip, even printing and laminating photos by the time you return. Folk are friendly enough and aren't upset when you politely decline their offers.
The caves are spectacular and it's...
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We were hesitant about Tam Coc after reading about other travellers being hassled while on the boat to buy things, however our experience was that a firm friendly no thanks was all that was needed to be left in peace.
It was cold and gloomy the day we were there and we went in the morning so maybe that was...
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