Trang An boat tour

Where it is & how to get there

• From Ninh Binh: About 15 minutes by taxi or bike.
• From Hanoi: About 2 hours by road; many day tours.
• Boats: Each boat takes up to four passengers with a local rower; choose from three routes.

The story of Trang An

Trang An is part of a UNESCO site listed in 2014 for both its natural beauty and its history: people have lived in these caves for over 30,000 years.

Boats glide through low caves, some hundreds of metres long, and stop at small temples on islands. The landscape was used as a filming location for a famous Hollywood monster film.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Choose route 1 for the most caves.
• Route 1 has the most caves; route 2 visits more temples.
• Bring a hat and sunscreen; there is no shade.

What's around Trang An

• Hoa Lu ancient capital10th-century royal temples.
• Bai Dinh PagodaHuge Buddhist complex.
• Hang Mua viewpoint15 minutes by taxi.
• Tam CocAnother boat trip through caves.

Questions travellers ask