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Explore the Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the largest temples in Southeast Asia, and the Nhat Tru Pagoda, a national monument with historical value, on a guided tour.

Highlights

• Discover the Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the largest temples in Southeast Asia
• Explore the Nhat Tru Pagoda, a national monument with historical value
• Enjoy a boat ride through caves and rivers in Trang An
• Taste authentic Vietnamese dishes at a local buffet lunch
• Hike up Mua Cave for panoramic views of Ninh Binh’s landscape

Description

Private Tour: Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex and Nhat Tru Pagoda Begin your journey at Nhat Tru Pagoda, a national monument with special historical and cultural significance. Learn about its unique architecture and its role in the people’s religious life. See the Stone Sutra, a National Treasure over 4 meters high, with eight sides and six details assembled by stone pivots. Admire the intricate carvings and learn about its significance in Vietnamese Buddhism. Discover the ancient bronze bell, one of the few bells of the Tay Son period that retains its full, clear, and unerased date. Marvel at its detailed engravings and learn about its historical importance. Explore the origins of the stone sutra culture in Vietnam, which began at Nhat Tru Pagoda. Learn about the Dharani Sutra engraved on stone pillars, a practice that started in the 10th century and marked a prosperous period of Vietnamese Buddhism. Next, visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, a famous Buddhist temple in Northern Vietnam. Discover the largest gilded bronze Buddha in Asia, the largest bronze Maitreya Buddha statue in Southeast Asia, and the tallest stupa in Asia. Option: Hanoi: Ninh Binh, Hoa Lu, Trang An, Mua Cave , 'SMALL GROUP' 07h15 – 8h00: Pick up from your hotel in the Old Quarter area and departure for Ninh Binh. Due to the ban on buses picking up passengers on some streets between 6:30 and 8:30 from 1 March 2025, we may need you to come to one of our meeting points depending on your location to wait for us. We appreciate your support. 09h15: Have a short break for relaxing & rest room at a stop-over about 15 - 20 minutes. 10h00- 10h30: Arrive at Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century, visit the King temples. Under the introduction of our local guide, you will get to know more about the Vietnamese history. Relax before lunch: - A short bike ride with tour guide : Get on a bike and start cycling to explore the beautiful scenery and limestone mountains with a unique route (optional and free of charge) - If you don't wish to cycle, feel free to explore the village on foot or rest at a local restaurant. 12h00: Enjoy buffet lunch at a local restaurant – goat meat dishes is the local specialty ( Vegetarian foods are avaiable ) 13h30: Arrive Trang An and spend about 1h40 - 2 hours exploring Trang An– the core of natural heritage in a Sampan boat (4 people per boat), rowed by a local people. Explore the amazing cave tunnel system and passing through sacred temples associated with legends in the history of Trang An. Get back to limousine bus then leave for Mua Cave. Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here. Leave Ninh Binh and drive back to Hanoi. 19:00 – 19:30 Arrive in Hanoi, drop you back to your hotel . Trip ends.

Includes

Visit Nhat Tru Pagoda Learn about unique architecture See the Stone Sutra Discover the ancient bronze bell Explore the origins of the stone sutra culture Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda Explore Bai Dinh Pagoda complex Learn about the history of Bai Dinh Pagoda Admire the architecture of Bai Dinh Pagoda Tour guide Pick up & drop off in Old Quater area Mineral water Buffet lunch with Vietnamese cuisine (Optional) All sightseeing tickets and boat fees Free using of hat/ rain-coat during the trip Transportation Boat trip to Trang An Entrance fees as per the itinerary Biking visit to villages and Tam Coc town Bike rental

Important Information

• Bai Dinh Pagoda is one of the biggest temples in Southeast Asia Bai Dinh Pagoda holds many national and regional records The complex consists of an ancient pagoda and a newly constructed, larger pagoda Bai Dinh Pagoda is a major spot for Buddhist pilgrims

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