Bai Dinh Pagoda in Ninh Binh - the largest spiritual tourism complex in Vietnam

Bai Dinh Pagoda was built and restored to become a Buddhist architectural complex combined with a spiritual tourism area with countless records established. The beauty of the pagoda is a harmonious combination of meticulously built architecture and poetic natural landscape that will surely delight you the first time you set foot.

Location of Bai Dinh Pagoda

Bai Dinh Pagoda is located in Gia Sinh commune, Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh province, away from:

• Hanoi: about 97km
• Ninh Binh City: about 12km
• Hoa Lu ancient capital: about 7km
• Trang An tourist area: about 11.5km
• Tam Coc – Bich Dong: about 26km
• Hang Mua: about 15,9km

This place has a very convenient transportation location with major roads passing through so visitors can easily travel to and visit the temple at any time of the year.

Ticket price to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda

Bai Dinh Pagoda currently applies the following specific ticket prices:

• Sightseeing tickets: Free of charge
• Tram tickets:Round-trip: 60,000 VND/person -One-way: 30,000 VND/person
• Vietnamese Buddhist stupa ticket: 50,000 VND/person

Note:

• The above ticket prices include VAT.
• Free entrance tickets for children under 1m.
• Free tram tickets for children under 1 meter when traveling with an adult.
• Tram tickets can be purchased at ticket counters within the temple grounds.
• Tickets for Vietnamese Buddhist stupas can be purchased at the stupa entrance.

In addition, visitors can refer to other services at Bai Dinh Pagoda such as:

• Rent an electric motorbike taxi: 20,000 VND/person
• Rent a bicycle: 50,000 VND/person

How to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda from Hanoi

You can choose to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda from Hanoi by personal means such as motorbike or car if you want to experience the roads yourself as well as comfortably and flexibly move and rest on the road. However, if you want more economical options in terms of effort and cost, you can refer to travel options by specialized bus or buy package tours of Bai Dinh Pagoda.

Self-driving route to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda from Hanoi

Route 1: via Phap Van – Cau Gie highway

Distance: 97km

Travel time: About 2 hours

Route:

Departing from Hanoi:

Move in the direction of Giai Phong street, passing Vinh Tuy bridge.

Continue following Phap Van – Cau Gie highway.

Maintain the Phap Van – Cau Gie expressway lane, go through the following intersections:

• Thanh Tri intersection.
• Cu Chi traffic intersection.
• Phu Ly intersection.

Turn onto National Highway 38B:

Go towards Ninh Binh.

On the way, you can visit famous places such as:

• Duong Lam ancient village: World cultural heritage with ancient houses and traditional lifestyles.
• Hoa Lu ancient capital: Capital of the Dinh – Le dynasties in Vietnamese history.

Continue following Highway 38B:

Through Nho Quan town.

Through Ninh Binh city.

Turn left onto Vu Lam street:

Go straight about 3km and you will reach Bai Dinh Pagoda.

Route 2: through Thang Long Avenue

Distance: 105km

Travel time: About 2 hours 30 minutes

Route:

Departing from Hanoi:

Move towards Thang Long Avenue.

Go across Nhat Tan bridge.

Turn left onto Highway 21A:

Go towards Hoa Binh.

Turn right onto Highway 38:

Go towards Ninh Binh.

On the way, you can visit famous places such as:

• Tam Coc – Bich Dong: Famous landscape with a system of caves, rivers and picturesque rice fields.

Continue following Highway 38:

Through Nho Quan town.

Through Ninh Binh city.

Turn left onto Vu Lam street:

Go straight about 3km and you will reach Bai Dinh Pagoda.

Things to note when driving yourself to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda

• Check the vehicle thoroughly before departure: Make sure the vehicle is in the best condition to ensure safety on the road.
• Bring enough drinking water and snacks: There may be empty roads along the way, so bring snacks to avoid hunger.
• Rest when feeling tired: Do not try to drive when you feel tired, find a place to rest to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
• Respect local culture: When visiting Bai Dinh Pagoda, dress politely and behave properly.

Passenger bus units specializing in the Hanoi – Bai Dinh route should be chosen

Duy Khang Limousine

Specializing in providing VIP 11-seat limousine services running the Ninh Binh – Hanoi – Ninh Binh route. By creating the best experience, Duy Khang Limousine creates trust and long-term relationships with customers, while attracting more customers to trust and choose.

Pick up and drop off locations in Hanoi:

• Noi Bai Airport
• 88 Truong Cong Giai, Dich Vong, Cau Giay, Hanoi (side gate of Cau Giay Park)
• 30 Dinh Nup, Trung Hoa, Cau Giay, Hanoi (near public 3 BigC Thang Long)
• 79 Tran Nhan Tong, Nguyen Du, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi (next to the central circus)
• 93 Vong Street, Dong Tam, Hai Ba Trung, Hanoi
• No 10 Apartment, Dong Tau Urban Area, Thinh Liet, Hoang Mai, Hanoi
• Ticket price list departing from Hanoi(Pick up in person in Hanoi, surcharge 40,000 VND/ticket)

DESTINATION	PRICE (VND)
City. Ninh Binh	155.000
Hang Mua, Tam Coc, Trang An	170.000
Gian intersection, Thanh Son, Duyen Ha	180.000
Ninh Van, Cau Vo	180.000
Truong Yen, Trang An Co, Bich Dong	190.000
Trang An Riverside, Tam Coc Lamontagne, Your Home	190.000
Tràng An Lacasa, Aravinda Resort, Tam Cốc Garden Resort	190.000
Bai Dinh – Tam Coc Valley, Tam Diep	200.000
Thung Nham	210.000
Emeralda Resort, Van Long Lagoon	230.000

• Ticket price list departing from Noi Bai airport

DESTINATION	PRICE 1 PERSON (VND)	PRICE FOR 2 PEOPLE(VND)
City. Ninh Binh	400.000	320.000
Hang Mua, Tam Coc, Trang An	410.000	340.000
Gian intersection, Thanh Son, Duyen Ha	420.000	350.000
Ninh Van, Cau Vo	420.000	350.000
Truong Yen, Trang An Co, Bich Dong	430.000	360.000
Trang An Riverside, Tam Coc Lamontagne, Your Home	430.000	360.000
Tràng An Lacasa, Aravinda Resort, Tam Cốc Garden Resort	430.000	360.000
Bai Dinh – Tam Coc Valley, Tam Diep	440.000	370.000
Thung Nham	450.000	380.000
Emeralda Resort, Van Long Lagoon	470.000	400.000

You can contact to book Duy Khang Limousine tickets at hotline: 0866 611 235

Trang An Limousine

This is one of the most popular limousine companies operating the Hanoi – Trang An route and vice versa. Trang An Limousine has a fleet of modern, luxurious vehicles with many amenities such as massage chairs, free wifi, drinking water, cold towels,…

• Ticket price: 200,000 VND/person/trip
• Destination: Bai Dinh pagoda
• Car brand: New Dcar Solati 9 seats
• Travel time from Hanoi to Ninh Binh: 1 hour 30 minutes
• Then take the new 2022 Xpander shuttle bus to Trang An
• Route: New highway
• Pick up point in Hanoi: Cau Giay Park (Main Gate), 21 Tu Mo (Near BigC Thang Long), Central Circus, 107 Vong Street, CC2 Apartment – Dong Tau Urban Area

• Departure time:06:00, 07:00, 08:00, 09:00, 10:00, 11:00, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00, 15:00, 16:00, 17:00, 18:00, 19:00, 20:00
• Contact to book tickets:0866 611 235

Ninh Binh Car – pick-up and drop-off limousine service

The advantage of Ninh Binh Car is door-to-door pick-up and drop-off service in Hanoi when you choose transportation service from Hanoi to tourist destinations in Ninh Binh and vice versa, including Tam Coc:

• Ticket price Hanoi – Hoa Lu ancient capital:230,000 VND/person/trip
• Pick up point in Hanoi: Pick up guests at home within Hanoi city
• Drop off point:Bai Dinh pagoda tram station
• Vehicle type: 10-seat DCar Limousine upgraded from 16-seat Ford Transit
• Transfer vehicle (if any): Xpander or 7-seat Fortuner.
• Travel time: from Hanoi to Ninh Binh: 1 hour 50 minutes
• Distance: ~110km
• Route: Phap Van – Ninh Binh Expressway, exiting at Cao Bo intersection to Ninh Binh.
• Free filtered water, modern amenities include: Massage chair, wifi, battery charger, air conditioner, TV…
• Runs continuously from 5:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. every day. 1 flight every 1 hour.
• Contact to book tickets:0866 611 235

Bai Dinh Pagoda package tours

Currently, there are many units operating package tours to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda – Ninh Binh, however, not all units are reputable, committed to not incurring costs and can arrange reasonable schedules to help tourists. get the most out of your schedule while still feeling comfortable. Therefore, when choosing package tours, you should carefully consider choosing a reputable supplier, try asking questions about the service, detailed costs as well as the amenities you receive. benefits and utilities that may arise, reputable units will have a team of professional and enthusiastic consultants to help you answer most of your questions before choosing the most suitable tour for you.

You can call Booking Vietnam Tour with hotline 0866 611 235 for free consultation. Next, we will introduce to you the tours that tourists often choose when traveling to Bai Dinh Pagoda – Ninh Binh.

Bai Dinh pagoda tour 1 day

Schedule:

Morning:

• The car picks up tourists in Hanoi and departs for Ninh Binh.
• Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, explore the largest Buddhist architectural complex in Vietnam with many impressive records such as: the largest bronze Buddha statue in Southeast Asia, the tallest bell tower in Vietnam, the largest jade well in Vietnam, …
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon:

• Visit Trang An tourist area or Tam Coc – Bich Dong (depending on the tourist’s choice).
• Trang An tourist area: The cruise explores the system of caves, limestone mountains and majestic rivers, recognized by UNESCO as a mixed world heritage.
• Tam Coc – Bich Dong: Cruise on Ngo Dong River, admire the green rice fields and majestic limestone mountains, then visit caves such as: Hang Ca, Hang Hai, Hang Ba, Bich Dong.
• Shopping for souvenirs at tourist areas.
• The car takes tourists back to Hanoi.

Service includes:

• Round trip shuttle bus Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi.
• Tickets to visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, Trang An tourist area or Tam Coc – Bich Dong.
• Meals according to the program (1 lunch).
• Tour guide.
• Travel insurance.

Tour Bai Dinh pagoda tour 2 days 1 night

Schedule:

Day 1:

Morning:

• The car picks up tourists in Hanoi and departs for Ninh Binh.
• Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, explore the largest Buddhist architectural complex in Vietnam.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon:

• Visit Trang An tourist area or Tam Coc – Bich Dong (depending on the tourist’s choice).
• Check in to hotel in Ninh Binh.
• Enjoy dinner.

Day 2:

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, the capital of the Dinh – Le dynasties in Vietnamese history.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon:

• Free time to visit and buy souvenirs.
• The car takes tourists back to Hanoi.

Service includes:

• Round trip shuttle bus Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi.
• Tickets to visit Bai Dinh pagoda, Trang An tourist area or Tam Coc – Bich Dong, Hoa Lu ancient capital.
• Meals according to program (2 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner).
• 1 night stay at a 3-star hotel (standard room).
• Tour guide.
• Travel insurance.

Tour 3 days 2 nights Bai Dinh pagoda

Schedule:

Day 1:

Morning:

• The car picks up tourists in Hanoi and departs for Ninh Binh.
• Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, explore the largest Buddhist architectural complex in VietnamMale.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon:

• Visit Trang An tourist area or Tam Coc – Bich Dong (depending on the tourist’s choice).
• Check in to hotel in Ninh Binh.
• Enjoy dinner.

Day 2:

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, the capital of the Dinh – Le dynasties in Vietnamese history.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon:

• Visit Mua Cave, climb 500 steps to see the panoramic view of Tam Coc from above.
• Free time to visit and buy souvenirs.
• Enjoy dinner.

Day 3:

Morning:

• Breakfast at the hotel.
• Participate in local cultural experience activities (depending on the visitor’s choice):
• Visit traditional craft villages.
• Enjoy local cuisine.
• Join a cooking class.
• Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon:

• Free time to visit and buy souvenirs.
• The car takes tourists back to Hanoi.

Service includes:

• Round trip shuttle bus Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi.
• Tickets to visit Bai Dinh pagoda, Trang An tourist area or Tam Coc – Bich Dong, Hoa Lu ancient capital, Mua Cave.
• Meals according to program (3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 2 dinners).
• 2 nights stay at 3-star hotel (standard room).
• Tour guide.
• Travel insurance.

Bai Dinh Pagoda – a magical spiritual tourist area

Bai Dinh Pagoda is the largest Buddhist temple complex in Vietnam, located in Gia Vien commune, Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh province. The name “Bai Dinh” pagoda is composed of two words “Bai” (bowing) and “Dinh” (mountain), meaning “bowing to the mountain”. The pagoda was built in the traditional Buddhist architectural style, harmoniously combining a blend between ancient and modern features.

Bai Dinh Pagoda was built during the Ly Dynasty and has undergone many restorations and repairs.Year 2003, Venerable Thich Duc Minh was the one who presided over the start of the restoration and rebuilding of Bai Dinh Pagoda with meticulously constructed works on a large area. Until2010, The Bai Dinh pagoda complex has just been completed and put into use and is recognized as a special National Monument with many special features such as:

• The pagoda has the largest bronze Buddha statue in Southeast Asia.
• The pagoda has the most Arhat Buddha statues in Vietnam.
• The pagoda has the largest freshwater well in Vietnam.
• The pagoda has a thousand-year-old Bodhi tree.

The Bai Dinh pagoda complex has a large area of ​​up to539 ha, covering many different areas:

Ancient Bai Dinh pagoda area (27 hectares)

This place preserves the long-standing historical and cultural values ​​of Bai Dinh Pagoda with typical items such as:

• Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang: Place to worship King Dinh Tien Hoang, the first king of the Dinh dynasty.
• Temple of Tran Nhan Tong: Place to worship King Tran Nhan Tong, the third king of the Tran dynasty.
• Bai Dinh ancient pagoda: Ancient temple with unique traditional architecture.
• Buddha statue garden: Where there are hundreds of Buddha statues cast in bronze and stone.

New Bai Dinh pagoda area (80 hectares)

This is a newly built area with a more majestic and modern scale. This place is famous for many records such as:

• The largest bronze Buddha statue in Southeast Asia: 10m high, weighs 100 tons.
• The most Arhat Buddha statues in Vietnam: With 500 Arhat Buddha statues arranged in two rows more than 3km long.
• Largest freshwater well in Vietnam: Has a diameter of 30m and a depth of 30m.
• Pho Minh Tower: The tallest Buddhist tower in Vietnam with 13 floors, 100m high.
• Amitabha Buddha statue garden: Where there are 1,000 Amitabha Buddha statues arranged in a lotus shape.

Other areas

• Cultural park and Buddhist academy: A place to train Buddhist monks and organize Buddhist cultural activities.
• Reception area and landscape park: Where visitors can rest, relax and visit natural landscapes.
• Roads and parking lots: Convenient road system and spacious parking lot serve visitors.
• Ho Dam Thi: Large lake with poetic scenery.
• Release lake: Where visitors can release birds and fish.

With a large area and many diverse areas, Bai Dinh Pagoda is an attractive spiritual tourism destination, attracting a large number of domestic and foreign tourists to visit, worship Buddha and pray for peace.

Traveling to Bai Dinh pagoda in Ninh Binh – looking for a peaceful place

If you are a lover of Buddhist culture and want to find a pure spiritual destination, Bai Dinh Pagoda is the top choice for you. This place attracts tourists not only because of the magnificent, majestic and sacred beauty typical of a spiritual destination but also as an attractive tourist destination where you can both visit, sightsee and pray for peace. safe and learn about Buddhist culture.

If you have any questions or concerns about traveling to Bai Dinh Pagoda, don’t hesitate to contact Booking Vietnam Tour, we will wholeheartedly support you from A-Z. Finally, I hope you will have the smoothest and most complete trip to Bai Dinh in particular and Ninh Binh in general. See you again!