Tour Introduction
The Trang An Tourism Complex in the northern province of Ninh Binh was officially included in the world heritage list on June 23 by the UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee. The eco tourist attraction located in the East of Ninh Binh, with area of 2000 ha, is divided into 5 function parts: special protection area (Hoa Lu Ancient Capital), the centre, caves area, service and travel area, spirit area Bai Dinh Pagoda. It includes 47 historical vestiges with many mysterious things, with limestone mountains, valleys and underground river systems. With hundreds of statues, Bai Dinh (Gia Vien, Ninh Binh) is considered one of the biggest Pagoda and has the most statues in Vietnam. Bai Dinh Trang Anh tour in Ninh Binh is very popular in festival after Luna new year holiday!
Highlights
- Explore picturesque of Trang An Ecotourism Landscape on a bamboo boat
- Visit the largest pagoda and glimmer massive pagoda complex of magnificent architecture ever built
- Cycle on countryside road and pass through villages, rice fields and karst mountains
- Explore and gain understanding of how Buddhism influences Vietnamese culture
Detailed Itinerary
07h30 – 8h00: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for the bus transfer to Ninh Binh.
09h15: The bus stops on the way for a 15 – 20 minutes short break for you to stretch your legs, use the facilities, or have a quick snack.
10h30: Arrive Glimmering Bai Dinh pagoda complexes, the largest pagoda, not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast of Asia. Scenically set on the foot hill of Dinh Mountain surrounded by amazing views of the exquisite river valley below and dotted and the limestone karsts dotted around which will take your breath away.
This pagoda complexes stunningly boast a array of the most massive and magnificent architecture of Vietnamese tradition refined ever built that it take a full day to explore all. So you will visit some of the highlights that owned the national:
- 500 stone statues of “La Han” (Arhats)
- 2 huge bronze bells, one weighs 27 tons, other weighs 36 tones
- Visit The Quan Yin statue with thousands arms and eyes.
Visit Gautama Buddha Statue
With sacred atmospheres and intriguing Buddhism story which presented by Our insider guide, you cannot fail to enchant.
12h20: It is time to enjoy Ninh Binh’s specialties in the private area of our own restaurant called Ninh Binh Heritage. The vegetarian option is available.
13h30: After lunch, you continue your trip to Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. There, you can spend 2.5 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.
14h00: Depart to visit Trang An Eco-Tourism attraction, there is beautiful scenery landscape, you will boarding a small boat to visit Trang An, you will see majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights, like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields. Take a boat trip to visit cave complexes: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see scenery of mountain and rivers Halong on land of Ninh Binh.
16h30: Getting on the car back to Hanoi. Tour ends at Hanoi around 19h30.
Inclusions
- Transportation with A/C
- English speaking guide
- Lunch
- Entrance fees
Exclusions
- Tax invoice
- Electric car in Bai Dinh
- Drink
- Visa
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tip for guide and driver
Special Notes
- Bring appropriate clothing for the season
- Bring a hat and sunscreen
- Bring comfortable clothing and footwear for walking
- Have a sense of fun and adventure
Children Policy
- Free of charge for children under 5 years sharing seat with parents
- Surcharge 75% rate of adult for children (5-8 years)
- From 9 years is adults rate.
Special Notes
- Bring appropriate clothing for the season
- Bring a hat and sunscreen
- Bring comfortable clothing and footwear for walking
- Have a sense of fun and adventure
