Bai Dinh Pagoda – Trang An | Tour Ninh Binh 1 day

Trang An is an eco-tourism destination located within the Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Ninh Binh province. This area has been designated as a particularly significant national monument by the Vietnamese government and recognized by UNESCO as a dual World Heritage Site since 2014. Trang An is historically known as the southern gate of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, now known as the ancient capital of Hoa Lu.

Tour Overview

Highlight of tour program

• Explore Vietnam’s largest Buddhist complex, featuring grand architecture and serene temples.
• Cruise through Trang An’s UNESCO-listed landscape of limestone karsts, tranquil waters and hidden caves.
• Immerse yourself in Ninh Binh’s rich culture, visiting ancient temples and historic sites.

Detailed Itinerary

07:00 am – 07:30 am: We pick you up at your hotel, and departure for Bai Dinh – Trang An, and enjoy the beautiful scenery of rural areas on the way.

10:30 am: Arrival at Bai Dinh Pagoda, the guide will take you to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the largest pagoda in Vietnam

Upon entering the Bai Dinh Pagoda complex, visitors will be awestruck by the sheer size and grandeur of the majestic Tam The and Phap Chu sanctuaries. The colossal bronze statue of Buddha Tathagata, weighing 100 tons and the largest in Southeast Asia, is a sight to behold, along with three other Tam The statues, each weighing 50 tons.

Furthermore, Bái Đính boasts 500 meticulously arranged La Han statues, crafting a serene and sacred atmosphere.

12:30 pm: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant with Ninh Binh specialties.

02:00 pm: The car will take you to Trang An Wharf, where you will board a boat to visit the Trang An Eco-tourism Complex. Here, limestone ranges, valleys, and rivers intertwine to create a magical and mysterious atmosphere.

Relax on a boat ride and visit 4 of the most beautiful natural caves in the Trang An tourist complex: Lam Cave (Mud Cave), Vang cave (Bat Cave), Thanh Truot Cave (Holy Sliding Cave), and finally Dai Cave (Big Cave).

Additionally, visitors will also have the opportunity to visit spiritual sites such as Suoi Tien Temple and Vu Lam Palace.

This route is perfect for those who love taking photos and checking in. You will have a full experience of the boat ride to visit the caves and can also capture your emotions and beautiful photos on your journey to visit Trang An.

04:30 pm: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi.

07:00 pm: Arrive in Hanoi. End of tour. See you again!