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To do: * Trang An boat tour - more organized than Tam Coc, with friendlier boat rowers/paddlers (less likely to pressure you for tips or push you to buy souvenirs from them) * Hang Mua - panoramic views + beautiful lotus bloom in season Note: only cash is accepted here * Bich Dong Pagoda - free entrance and located near Tam Coc pier * Bai Dinh Pagoda - largest pagoda complex in Vietnam. The place is massive - you’ll need to take an electric car to explore the different sections. Note: It’s soooooo far from Trang An Boat Tour. (No GrabBike is available here, only taxis. You can join tours or rent a bike/motorcycle. Walking is an option, too.)

Posted: Jul 4, 2025

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