Bai Dinh Pagoda is one of the most famous spiritual tourist destinations when traveling to Ninh Binh with massive architecture, peaceful space and rocky mountain landscape very typical of the region Trang An.
According to experience from Ninh Binh Booking, if you do not have too much time, you can completely explore Bai Dinh Pagoda in 1 day from Hanoi and still experience the most prominent highlights of Ninh Binh tourism.
Below is a 1-day Bai Dinh itinerary suitable for:
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guests travel on their own
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family
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couple
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group of friends
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tourists discovering Ninh Binh for the first time
06:00 – Departure from Hanoi
Distance from Hanoi to Ninh Binh is about:
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95 – 100km
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travel time is about 2 hours
You can choose home transfer service of Ninh Binh Booking or
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limousine
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train
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motorcycle
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personal car
According to Ninh Binh travel experience from Ninh Binh Booking, door-to-door shuttle service is still the most convenient option because:
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pick up and drop off
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fast time
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less tired
If you go on the weekend or the festival season at the beginning of the year, you should depart early to avoid the crowd.
08:30 – Arrive at Bai Dinh Pagoda
Once you arrive, you can:
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send car
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light rest
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buy tram tickets if needed
Because the temple grounds are quite large, many tourists often choose electric cars to travel more conveniently.
Especially if accompanied by:
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older people
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young children
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large family
electric cars will help save a lot of time and energy.
09:00 – Explore the new temple area
This is the most famous area in Bai Dinh with:
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Tam The Palace
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big Buddha statue
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Arhat corridor
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bell tower
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wide square
The most impressive point for many tourists when exploring Ninh Binh is:
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very massive architecture
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large space
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view of surrounding rocky mountains
According to experience from Ninh Binh Booking, you should spend about:
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2 – 3 hours
for comfortable sightseeing and photography.
11:30 – Lunch with Ninh Binh specialties
After visiting the pagoda, you can have lunch in the area near Bai Dinh or Trang An.
Some famous specialties when traveling to Ninh Binh:
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Ninh Binh mountain goat
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scorched rice
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eel vermicelli
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hill chicken
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Yen Mac spring rolls
According to experience from Ninh Binh Booking, you should choose local restaurants near Trang An for convenient transportation for your afternoon schedule.
13:30 – Explore Bai Dinh ancient pagoda
Many people only visit the new temple area but ignore the old temple area on the mountain.
However, this is the place to bring:
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feeling quieter
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more ancient atmosphere
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a clearer spiritual experience
The road to the ancient temple has:
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natural cave
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green trees
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the air is quite cool
According to evaluation from Ninh Binh Booking, this area feels much gentler and more relaxing than the new temple area.
15:00 – Cafe and rest near Trang An
After visiting Bai Dinh, many tourists often:
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relaxing cafe
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rest
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check-in mountain view
in Trang An area or near Bai Dinh.
The afternoons in Ninh Binh are usually quite pleasant, especially on:
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spring
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autumn
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about after 3 p.m.
This is also the time when the light is beautiful to take photos of Ninh Binh tourism.
16:00 – Combine with visiting Trang An (if you have time)
If you have time, you can combine:
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take Trang An boat
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visit Mua Cave
because the travel distance is quite close.
This is a combo that many tourists choose when exploring Ninh Binh in 1 day.
18:00 – Return to Hanoi
After finishing the journey, you can return to Hanoi the same day or stay in Ninh Binh for 1 more night to rest.
Many tourists today often choose:
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2 days 1 night itinerary
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combining Tam Coc, Trang An and Hang Mua
to explore Ninh Binh more comfortably.
Actual experience going to Bai Dinh for 1 day
To make your trip more convenient, Ninh Binh Booking suggests you:
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go early in the morning to avoid the crowd
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wear shoes that are easy to move in
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prepare drinking water
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wear formal clothes
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avoid going at noon in summer
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spend at least half a day in Bai Dinh
If you go to the festival season at the beginning of the year, you should:
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book your car early
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avoid being too late
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prepare extra time because it's usually quite crowded
Is the 1-day Bai Dinh itinerary worth trying?
Yes.
Even though it's only a day trip, Bai Dinh still brings a very typical experience of Ninh Binh tourism with:
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famous spiritual architecture
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peaceful space
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beautiful rocky mountain landscape
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Northern Buddhist culture
According to evaluation from Ninh Binh Booking, this is still one of the most suitable itineraries for guests discovering Ninh Binh for the first time from Hanoi.
If you need support booking a car Hanoi - Ninh Binh, homestay, hotel, rent a motorbike or advise on a more suitable Ninh Binh travel itinerary, Ninh Binh Booking is always ready to provide quick support with reasonable prices and flexible schedules for each group of guests.
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