Ninh Binh | Bai Dinh - Trang An | Departure from Ha Noi
- Explore Bai Dinh Pagoda - The largest pagoda in Southeast Asia, famous for 500 Arhat statues, a 36-ton bell, and a 100-ton Buddha statue.
- Trang An Boat Trip (UNESCO) - 1.5–2 hours of stunning cave tunnels, limestone mountains, and the filming site of Kong: Skull Island.
- Enjoy lunch at Cozy Vietnam Restaurant with panoramic Ninh Binh scenery.
Package Options
Product Info
07h15 - 8h00 : Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is about 120 km far from Hanoi city center.
09h15 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
10h15-10h30 : Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous & biggest Pagoda in Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone – Arhat Statues , 36 ton – bronze Bell, 100 ton – Buddha Statue…
12h30: Have Lunch at Cozy Vietnam Restaurant designed in a 5-star style. You can have a panoramic view of the poetic mountain and river scenery of Ninh Binh while enjoying the delicious foods.
Lunch will be served in accordance to service you choose:
- Deluxe Set Menu style: on the 2nd floor if you choose the Luxury D-car option.
Deluxe Set Menu lunch is served in a private and cozy atmosphere. Foods are decorated impressively on the table.
- Buffet Lunch for Shuttle bus / Thaco Limousine option
Buffet lunch is served in a modern and elegant atmosphere with many local foods
Note: Vegetarian foods are always available on both Deluxe Set Menu and Buffet style
13h30 – 13h45: Visit Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which has a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.
16h00 : Get on the Bus to return to Hanoi
18h00 – 18h30: Arrive in Hanoi and get dropped off at the Hotel. The trip ends!
Note :
Programs & schedules are subject to change without prior notice due to the weather conditions or external factors.
On weekend, some roads will not allow vehicles to make room for the walking street, therefore our Luxury D-car / Thaco Limousine/ Shutter Bus will drop you off at the closest and suitable point in the Old Quarter instead.
THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING
1. Hat, umbrella, shoes
2. Sun cream, sun glasses
3. Mosquito spray
4. Camera
Bai Dinh Pagoda – the most famous & biggest Pagoda in Southeast Asia with many records set such as 500 Stone – Arhat Statues , 36 ton – bronze Bell, 100 ton – Buddha Statue…
Visit Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 1.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which has a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.
FAQ
Bai Dinh Pagoda is an expansive complex, so visitors should plan to spend a significant amount of time exploring it thoroughly. It is recommended to allocate approximately 2.5 to 3 hours to comfortably visit the main temples, admire the monumental 500 Arhat statues, the 36-ton bell, and the grand 100-ton Buddha statue, allowing for leisurely walking or utilizing the available electric buggy service.
Bai Dinh Pagoda holds immense significance as the largest Buddhist pagoda complex in Southeast Asia. It is renowned for its monumental scale, impressive collection of Buddhist relics, and grand statues, including a 100-ton Buddha statue, 500 Arhat statues, and a 36-ton bronze bell. It serves as a major pilgrimage site and a vibrant center for Vietnamese Buddhist culture and architecture.
Trang An typically offers several distinct boat tour routes, each exploring different sets of natural wonders. These routes generally feature stunning cave tunnels, majestic limestone mountains, and serene waterways. Depending on the route chosen, visitors can experience a diverse array of scenery, including the famous filming site of 'Kong: Skull Island.' Boat trips usually last between 1.5 to 2 hours.
The optimal time to visit Trang An for a boat trip is generally from late spring to early autumn, specifically from April to August. During these months, the weather is often pleasant, and the surrounding rice paddies are either lush green or golden, creating incredibly picturesque views. It is advisable to avoid the peak rainy season, typically from September to November, for the most comfortable boating experience.
Both Trang An and Tam Coc offer scenic boat tours through limestone karsts and waterways, but they have distinct characteristics. Trang An is a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its more extensive network of caves, diverse routes, and often features larger, more dramatic landscapes. Tam Coc, often called 'Halong Bay on land,' is famous for its serene rice paddies alongside the river, where boats are typically rowed by foot, and features fewer but equally impressive caves.
Yes, Trang An was indeed one of the prominent filming locations for the Hollywood movie 'Kong: Skull Island.' Its breathtaking natural landscapes, including towering limestone mountains, lush valleys, and mystical cave systems, provided a stunning and authentic backdrop for the film's prehistoric setting. Visitors on a boat trip can often recognize specific areas featured in the movie.
At Bai Dinh Pagoda, must-see attractions include the grand Tam Quan Gate, the impressive Hall of Arhats housing 500 unique stone statues, and the majestic Bell Tower, which enshrines a 36-ton bronze bell. A highlight is often the colossal 100-ton bronze Buddha statue situated within the enormous Phap Chu Hall, showcasing the pagoda's monumental scale and intricate artistry.
Yes, due to the immense size of the Bai Dinh Pagoda complex, electric buggy services are widely available to transport visitors between different sections and main temples. This convenient service helps visitors cover large distances within the pagoda grounds efficiently, allowing them to save time and energy while exploring its many significant attractions without extensive walking.
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