Take a walk through Tam Coc, one of Ninh Binh’s most popular areas, and see what this Vietnamese tourist hub is really like. From riverside boat docks to hidden alleyways filled with restaurants, bars, and local life, this walking tour shows you the raw, unfiltered vibe of Tam Coc in 2026. Whether you’re planning a trip to Ninh Binh or just want to revisit this beautiful corner of northern Vietnam, come explore with us.
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What Tam Coc looks like beyond the postcards
Where to rent bikes (including electric options)
Happy hour beer prices (as low as 7K VND)
Best spots for pizza, Indian food, and local Vietnamese cuisine
Shopping for clothes, shoes, and souvenirs
Tips for navigating the streets with tour buses and motorbikes
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Tam Coc Walk Through 2026 | What to Expect in Ninh Binh
CHAPTERS:
0:00 The truth about tourist towns
1:23 Where we’re staying and why it matters
2:46 Past the gate, into the action
4:16 December light and empty alleyways
5:54 Backpacker paradise or budget trap?
8:00 Shayna and Lakai vanish into the crowd
9:55 The smell that changed our lunch plans
12:00 A bridge, a view, and local secrets
14:13 The best meal we didn’t expect to find
15:55 Where Tam Coc quietly ends
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10 Comments
At the beginning of this video you showed the entrance to a restaurant/pub with multiple little red flags. I see many of them throughout your videos there with just the star, which I assume to be their national flag. In this shot, half of the flags have a hammer and sickle instead of that star. Perhaps there have been others like that in your previous videos that I just haven't noticed? This is the very first indication I've not
seen until now that you are actually travelling in a Communist Country. I'm frankly amazed that, in general at least, you would never even know that you were. Are there any differences for you living there that are worthy of note?
Make sure to visit Ha Giang, one of the most breathtaking places in Northern Vietnam — a destination you’ll regret missing
Nice quiet town
Are the fake sneakers shops willing to post your purchases for you? Could be a good way to get smaller children some "brand name" kicks. The older ones would probably pick them as fakes straight away 😅
Great vid Chris!
Loving your walks exploring your trips showing everyone what its like on the ground in these places because I guess you hear about them and sometimes its different to what you image… bet its busy at the height of season!! appreciate your content 🥰
Today is January 29th, and the video was on December 18th, my son's birthday. ❤😊
Great job doing a walk through town to give me some insights , thank you Chris. Did you find Shayna and Lakai for lunch🤣
Thank You! Very interesting and informative!
Hi Guys! Watching from Maine USA . Just booked our first trip to Vietnam! We’ll be there last week of April. 38 and 51 years old. Would love to meet you both ! Skally wags ? Sticky fingers?