With some terrific road trip options available in the surrounding area, renting a car makes sense. Without one, it wouldn’t be half as easy to soak up all that Tam Dao, 40 miles away, has to offer. Soak up the sights starting with Thiền viện Trúc lâm Tây Thiên, Tam Dao Golf & Resort and Silver Falls. Situated 50 miles away, Hoa Lu is another popular destination. If you visit, be sure to check out Tam Coc Bich Dong, Bai Dinh Pagoda and Thung Nham Bird Garden.