BÁI ĐÍNH - TRÀNG AN - HANG MÚA
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM: The tour bus and guide will pick up guests at all addresses in Hoan Kiem District. Those coming from farther away should arrive at the Hanoi Opera House to depart for Ninh Binh. Along the way, there will be a 20-minute rest stop for guests to have breakfast or use the restroom.
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM: The first destination is Bai Dinh Pagoda, known for its fame not only in Vietnam but also abroad. Upon arrival, tourists are immediately impressed by the grand Tam Quan gate, a three-story structure with a tiled roof. Passing through the gate, there are two entrances leading to the left and right sides, with over five hundred exquisite stone statues of Arhats.
Here, visitors will witness the world record-breaking sight of 500 LA HAN statues, all carved from a single block of green stone, lining the temple grounds. Next is the Bell Tower, the largest bell in the country, adorned with intricate floral patterns and inscriptions in Chinese characters. Behind the Bell Tower, you’ll find the Thien Y A Di Palace and Phap Chu Temple, both constructed entirely from four-sided wooden beams. Inside the palace is the magnificent statue of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, adorned with gold, and is also the largest of its kind in Vietnam.
Perched atop the mountain is the Tam The Temple, the largest in the Bai Dinh complex. From here, visitors can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire temple area. Inside the temple, there are three colossal statues representing the three incarnations of the Buddha, guiding sentient beings toward enlightenment.
Nearby is the statue of Di Lac Buddha, symbolizing optimism and joy with a gentle and welcoming smile
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM: Guests will board the bus to a local restaurant for lunch, featuring a variety of Ninh Binh specialties such as mountain goat and crispy rice
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: The tour continues with a visit to Trang An. Guests will board a boat to navigate the winding waterways of Sao Khe, meandering beneath limestone mountains, through pristine forests, and past nine main caves with unique names like Bright Cave, Dark Cave, and Wine Making Cave. Visitors will experience excitement as the boat enters the deep caves, marveling at the unusual rock formations within and immersing themselves in the natural beauty of the area. The tour also includes stops at three historical sites: Trinh Temple, Tran Temple, and Kong’s Palace
In the afternoon: Guests will arrive at Mua Cave, often called the ‘Great Wall of Vietnam.’ Visitors will climb 500 stone steps to reach the summit of the mountain. From here, you can admire the majestic mountains, rural landscapes, and the Ngô Đồng River
4:30 PM – 5:00 PM: Guests will board the bus for the return journey to Hanoi. The tour bus will drop off guests at the initial meeting point, marking the end of the tour.
Unit price: 850,000 VND
