Hidden just a few hundred meters off the country lane between Tam Coc and Bich Dong Pagoda, Thung Nang ("Valley of Sunshine") is a serene waterway beloved for its golden light, reed beds and zero crowds.
While most day-trippers only know Tam Coc or Trang An, the village road linking Tam Coc, Thai Vi Temple and Bich Dong Pagoda passes right beside the peaceful boat pier of Thung Nang.
Rowed by local farmers from Dam Khe village, sampans drift through sun-drenched water lilies and reeds, pass through a low 100-meter stalactite tunnel into a secluded valley, and stop at the shady forest shrine of Thoong Nang Temple.
Highlights of Thung Nang ("Sunshine Valley")
- Quiet, crowd-free sampan waterway beside Bich Dong Pagoda
- Located directly along our Countryside Jeep Adventure route
- Mirror-like water reflections of karst cliffs and lotus blossoms
Things to do
Stop for countryside Jeep photos at Thung Nang
Our open-air vintage Jeep route passes the emerald rice fields and karst amphitheater framing Thung Nang.
Plan your visit
How to get there
Located in Dam Khe Trong village on the rural lane between Tam Coc and Bich Dong Pagoda.
Best time to visit
Morning (09:00–11:00) or golden hour (16:00–17:30).
