How to Get to Bai Dinh Pagoda
From Hanoi:
By coach: Travel to Ninh Binh City, then take a taxi to Bai Dinh Pagoda (about 20km).
By car: Take the Phap Van – Cau Gie – Ninh Binh Expressway, then turn onto National Highway 38B. Travel time is about 1.5 – 2 hours.
By package tour: An ideal option for those who want a professional and cost-effective experience, including sightseeing, meals, guides, and other activities at Bai Dinh Pagoda.
Inside Bai Dinh Pagoda:
With an area spanning hundreds of hectares, the pagoda grounds are vast, and many attractions are quite far apart. Visitors can use electric shuttle services to save time and energy - especially helpful when traveling with the elderly or children. The shuttles operate continuously and stop at main sites like The Three Periods Hall, Bao Thap (Stupa), Bell Tower, and more.
Must-Try Experiences at Bai Dinh Pagoda
🙏 Pilgrimage & Worship
One of the most important and sacred activities at Bai Dinh Pagoda is the pilgrimage and worship at its spiritual landmarks:
The Three Periods Hall and The Buddha Sakyamuni Hall – Places of worship for revered and powerful Buddhas, exuding tranquility.
Bell Tower and Jade Well – Sacred energy points where visitors pray for peace and blessings.
Arhat Statue Corridor – Over 3km long, this corridor showcases nearly 500 stone statues of Arhats. It is the longest corridor of its kind in Asia and a key place for spiritual reflection.
📸 Sightseeing & Artistic Photography
Besides spiritual value, Bai Dinh Pagoda is also a perfect destination for nature lovers and art enthusiasts:
13-Story Stupa: From its top, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the Trang An landscape - a UNESCO World Heritage Site - forming a majestic and serene vista.
Expansive pagoda grounds: With thousands of statues and elegantly curved rooftops nestled among the mountains, it offers the perfect backdrop for artistic and heritage-inspired photography.
✨ Buddhist Cultural Experiences
This is a highlight many visitors enjoy when coming to Bai Dinh Pagoda:
Hand Printing Experience: Create your own print of Bai Dinh’s architectural motifs on traditional Do paper - an activity rich in Vietnamese culture and a meaningful souvenir.
Threading the Prayer Beads: Visitors can hand-thread wooden beads to form a mala—a symbol of peace and spiritual connection.
Wish Ribbon Writing: Write your wishes on special ribbons and hang them at the Wind Bell Bridge, letting the wind carry your hopes through the sacred, tranquil space.
Combine with Trang An – Bai Dinh Travel Experience
To complete your journey, you can choose a Trang An – Bai Dinh combo tour:
1 - day tour: Depart from Hanoi – visit the pagoda – take a boat trip to explore Trang An’s caves.
2 days 1 night tour: Combine with a relaxing stay, taste mountain goat specialties, and explore the ancient capital Hoa Lu or Tam Coc – Bich Dong.
Notes for Visiting Bai Dinh Pagoda
Dress modestly and respectfully when entering temple areas.
Use electric shuttles to avoid excessive walking.
Pre-register for activities to receive detailed guidance.
📞 Book a Tour & Spiritual Cultural Experience at Bai Dinh Pagoda
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