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Highlights
- Guided visit to Bai Dinh Pagoda
- View 500 stone Arhat statues
- See the Golden statue of the Goddess of Mercy
- 1.5-hour boat ride in Trang An
- Explore the cave systems used in the filming of Kong: Skull Island
About this experience
Bai Dinh Pagoda
The tour begins at Bai Dinh Pagoda, a notable site in Vietnam known for its diverse collection of religious artifacts and records. Visitors can view the 500 stone Arhat statues, the bell tower featuring heavy bronze bells, and the Golden statue of the Goddess of Mercy.
Trang An Boat Tour
After exploring the pagoda, the trip continues to Trang An. This UNESCO World Heritage site is characterized by its tunnel cave system and limestone landscape, which served as a filming location for the 2016 film Kong: Skull Island. The tour includes a 1.5-hour boat ride through the area.
Overview
Experience the Cultural and Natural Wonders of Ninh Binh
This day trip offers a comprehensive look at two of the most significant sites in North Vietnam. The journey is designed for those interested in combining religious history with unique natural landscapes. Starting with a visit to the Bai Dinh Pagoda complex, guests are introduced to one of the largest and most well-known pagoda sites in the country. The scale of the pagoda is notable, housing extensive collections of Buddhist statues and bronze work, including the famous Arhat statues and the central Goddess of Mercy figure.
Discover Trang An World Heritage Site
Following the temple visit, the tour proceeds to the Trang An landscape complex. Recognized by UNESCO in 2014, this area is defined by its dramatic limestone karsts, serene waterways, and an intricate system of caves. The boat ride provided allows visitors to navigate through these tunnels, offering a direct view of the geological formations that have made the region famous. The site gained further international recognition after serving as a primary filming location for the 2016 production of Kong: Skull Island, and the tour provides time to appreciate the same environments seen on screen.
Essential Visitor Information
The tour is structured to provide a balance between historical observation at the pagoda and outdoor exploration on the water. While the pagoda visit involves walking, guests have the choice to utilize electric karts to navigate the grounds more easily. The boat experience remains the focal point of the afternoon, providing 1.5 hours on the water. It is important to note that the tour does not offer wheelchair access across the sites visited. Travelers should plan for a full day of activity, ensuring they are prepared for a combination of inland walking and water-based transport through the Trang An cave system.
Inclusions & exclusions
What's included
- Entry Bai Dinh Pagoda
- 1.5-hour boat ride in Trang An
- Electric Kart In Bai Dinh - Trang An- If selected this option
Good to know
Know before you go
- Electric karts are available as an optional add-on for the Bai Dinh visit.
- The site is not wheelchair accessible.
- This booking is non-refundable.
Voucher
Mobile or printed voucher
Options
Entry Ticket With 1.5 Hr Boat Ride + Electric Kart In Bai Dinh (Trang An)
" The first destination to explore in Ninh Binh today is Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the most famous pagodas in Vietnam and well-known for many Asian and Vietnamese records. In the pagoda, you can see 500-stone statues of Arhats, a Belltower with 27 tons and 36 tons of bronze bell, and a Golden statue of the Goddess of Mercy. You continue your trip to 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 owns a beautiful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 - “Skull Island”. "
with Electric Kart In Bai Dinh - Trang An
Cancellation: Non-refundable
Voucher: Mobile or printed voucher
Entry Ticket With 1.5 Hr Boat Ride
Cancellation: Non-refundable
Voucher: Mobile or printed voucher
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Cancellation policy
Non-refundable
Activity details
- Intensity: Moderate
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