Tam Coc in Ninh Binh is often referred to as Ha Long Bay on land.

Like Ha Long Bay (fig.), the area is dotted with numerous steep karst formations.

Rice paddies, cultivated by local farmer community, flank the high rise mountains.

There are also several tunnel caves, through which the Ngo Dong (Ngô Đồng) River flows.

Hence, this impressive region can best be visited by small rowing boat.