Bich Dong Cave, Ninh Binh, Vietnam: Photos, Best Things To Do, Tours

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Bich Dong Cave, Vietnam

Bich Dong was a small temple on a hill divided into various levels.

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Landscape of Bich Dong Cave was dubbed “The Nam Thien II” (the second beautiful cave in Vietnam).

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Bich Dong Cave is a famous ancient spot, belonging to Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh province.

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Bich Dong Cave is one of the most famous scenic spots of Ninh Binh.

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Thach Dong in Bich Dong Cave.

Bich Dong Cave means “Green Grotto” or “Pearl Grotto”, which reveals its magnificient natural beauties.

Bich Dong Cave overview

Bich Dong Cave is a famous and beautiful cave in Vietnam, located in Ninh Binh Province, Vietnam. You will have an amazing journey because Bich Dong Cave boasts a spectacular landscape as well as fresh, chilly, and clear water.

A boat ride down a tiny river makes seeing Tam Coc and Bich Dong Caves even more delightful; this is a one-of-a-kind boat, it is a little wooden boat rowed by a local, sometimes you can row it yourself, and it is incredibly fun and interesting.

Bich Dong means “green cave,” and it was named by Prime Minister Nguyen Nghiem, the father of the great poet Nguyen Du. The name Bich Dong has been in use since 1773.

In Vietnam, there are also very beautiful caves such as Phong Nha Cave in Quang Binh, Surprise Cave (Sung Sot Cave) and Thien Cung in Thien Cung, and Dau Go Cave in Halong Bay…but Bich Dong Cave in Ninh Binh stands out for its beauty and construction.

Best things to do in Bich Dong Cave

The typical itinerary for tourists spending a full day in Ninh Binh is Hoa Lu (the ancient capital), Tam Coc (three caves), and Bich Dong Caves. This cave also known as “Nam Thien De Nhat Dong,” is about 2 kilometers from Tam Coc (the second most beautiful cave in Vietnam).

Before exploring Bich Dong Cave, you should first visit Bich Dong Pagoda, which is located in Bich Dong Mountain, which contains Bich Dong Cave. Bich Dong Pagoda was built in 1428 by King Le Thai To, and it was also the most famous site in Ninh Binh at the time.

Bich Dong Pagoda is divided into three parts (three pagodas), which are located on the mountainside and are known as Ha Pagoda, Trung Pagoda, and Thuong Pagoda.

To reach Thuong Pagoda, you will climb approximately forty steps to the mountainside, this pagoda is located at the highest point near Bich Dong Mountain. The courtyard of Thuong Pagoda is the best place to get a bird’s-eye view of Bich Dong, there are mountain ranges and river branches mixed together to create a beautiful picture of this area.

After visiting Bich Dong Pagoda, tourists climb twenty-one steps to Toi Cave (Dark Cave), which contains many different and beautiful images such as fairies, dragons, tortoises, elephants, tigers, and so on.

How to travel to Bich Dong Cave?

It is around 150 kilometers from Hanoi to Bich Dong Caves in Ninh Binh, and there are numerous local buses that run along this route.

You can also easily rent a car or a motorcycle to get from Hanoi to this location. Riding a motorcycle from Hanoi to this location is also an exciting experience for serious adventurers.

A private tour is the greatest option if you have a small group. If you are traveling alone, joining a group trip is the most cost-effective and convenient alternative.

When you visit Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Bich Dong, you may learn about Vietnam’s history while also having a boat ride and learning about one of the country’s most stunning caves. This combined tour will leave you with memories you’ll never forget, and it will be one of the most memorable and worthwhile visits you’ve ever been to northern Vietnam.

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