Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are some 110km or 2.5 hour bus from Hanoi. Located near the Ninh Binh city, Hoa Lu is the site of a 10th-century capital of an ancient Vietnamese Kingdom called Dai Co Viet. This small Kingdom covered an area of only 300 hectares, and reigned from the 10th century, during the Dinh and Le dynasties, to the 11th century, during the Ly Dynasty. The Kingdom was enclosed by a citadel. The citadel and the Yen Ngua limestone hills provided good defense of this kingdom against the invaders.
Daily departure tours from Ha Noi. Enjoy Hoa Lu- Tam Coc – Mua Cave one day tour with Boating, Hiking and Cycling. Great choice to discover “Ha Long Bay on land” and “Miniature Great Wall” of Vietnam.