Hoa Lu is a district of Ninh Binh Province in the Red River Delta region

Hoa Lu is a district of Ninh Binh Province in the Red River Delta region. It had been the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century under Dinh and Le Dynasty. This is a relic keeping Vietnam's history in feudal eras as well as a place forming Vietnamese culture and tradition. At the same location, Tam Coc is a beautiful landscape that entiled as a “Halong Bay on land”. Tourists coming to Tam Coc can enjoy the boat trip along rice paddy, and gaze the breath-taking scenery of Vietnamese rural area. Indochinatourguide is pleased to offer great service in your Vietnam tour.

 
Next to Tam Coc is Hoa Lu, the relics of the ancient capital of Vietnam in 10th century . What remains are temples dedicated to the two heroes: King Dinh and King Le whom chosen Hoa Lu to build the citadel of the capital city. Though the temples are not wholly maintained, some precious antiques are still preserved well like: the whole-stone dragon thrones; wooden has-relieves and lacquered statues of King Dinh, Kinh Le and Queen Duong Van Nga who in turn got married to both of the Kings.

The river trip is wonderful for photo hunters, especially when local people come to harvest the water rice planted along the river, or when they transplant some seedling for the next crops. The tourists often compare the place with Guilin – China, or more closely, to the limestone islets of Halong Bay in the Tonkin Gulf for their similar geological structures and shapes. Thus Tam Coc is also called Halong-Bay-On-Land.