Located less than a two-hour drive from Hanoi, Bai Dinh Pagoda sits amid a harmonious landscape of mountains and rivers in Tay Hoa Lu Ward, Ninh Binh Province. This is a large-scale Buddhist complex, renowned for its monumental architecture while fully preserving the essence of traditional culture, making it a representative spiritual destination in northern Vietnam.

As the sun sets, Bai Dinh takes on a completely new appearance. Thoughtfully arranged lighting highlights the temple roofs, corridors, and Buddha statues against the tranquil backdrop of forested mountains. Free from daytime crowds and bustle, the pagoda at night offers a solemn and contemplative atmosphere, where every step seems to slow in rhythm with one’s breath.

The journey typically begins after dinner, as visitors ascend to the Three Periods Hall, a structure located at a high point and regarded as the spiritual center of the entire complex. In the stillness of the night, the three majestic statues of the Buddhas of the Three Times emerge under warm golden lights, creating a feeling that is both dignified and intimate, gently guiding visitors toward inner reflection.

The journey continues with a stop at Bao Thien Stupa, the tallest Buddhist stupa in Vietnam. From its highest level, where the Buddha relics from India are enshrined, the nighttime panorama of Bai Dinh unfolds in shimmering light. The serene mountains blend seamlessly with the temple architecture, forming a scene that is at once majestic and peaceful.

The night tour concludes with a moment of relaxation at the Wind Bell area. Amid the gentle aroma of tea and the soft resonance of Buddhist chants, visitors share everyday stories, letting go of daily worries and allowing a sense of calm to spread through both the space and the people within it.

Many visitors who have come to Bai Dinh numerous times during the day share the same impression after experiencing it at night: it is the profound stillness, where architecture, light, and nature converge, that brings a lighter state of mind and naturally draws one toward goodness and serenity.

The "Bai Dinh By Night" tour is not merely a journey to explore scenic beauty, but also a return to inner tranquility, a deep, distinctive, and unforgettable experience in the heart of Ninh Binh’s heritage landscape.