Before hitting the chaos of Hanoi, I decided to stop in smaller Ninh Binh for biking and boating. I biked outside of town to Tam Coc, a beautiful oasis of flooded rice fields, jutting limestone peaks and low-ceilinged caves to float through. I took a 2-hour boat tour and saw colorful birds, locals fishing and the embroidery work of the woman rowing our boat. 
Water Cave
Afterward, I biked to a cave pagoda and had tea with a man that spoke no English.
Also in Ninh Binh, I biked out to Hoa Lu the old capital dating back to 968. It was a tourist trap, but the bike ride was beautiful. I stopped at a quite pagoda on the way.
Also in Ninh Binh, I biked out to Hoa Lu the old capital dating back to 968. It was a tourist trap, but the bike ride was beautiful. I stopped at a quite pagoda on the way.
To read about my last days in Laos, click HERE.
Unbelievably beautiful
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