A cherished tradition that carries prayers for peace, gratitude, and faith in good things to come. On the first and full-moon days of each lunar month, after 8:30 p.m., join Aravinda in sending your wishes onto flower lanterns and letting your worries drift away in a quiet, still setting.

Cycling is the most unhurried way to feel this land fully: the scent of ripening rice on the breeze, lotus perfume along the path, clean air in every breath. Choose the Bich Dong–Thung Nang route through the rice fields, the road along Tam Coc beside the Ngo Dong River, or a short ride to Thung Nham’s bird garden right beside the resort. Bicycles are always available, free of charge, in a sporty style, with child seats for little ones under 24 kg (53 lb).

If running is your daily habit, there is no reason to stop just because you are traveling. Around Tam Coc you will find many beautiful routes, with clean air scented by rice and limestone, each stride bringing a new view, from open fields to towering limestone on both sides. An ordinary run, but now with the scenery of Ninh Binh for company.