Vietnamese religious culture in Ninh Binh
30/01/2023
Bich Dong Pagoda
This pagoda with the entrance that is a big door as a well-known symbol, is a quiet and restful place, in total connection with nature. In reality, it is 3 small pagodas, in order to visit all of them, you will have to climb several stairs.
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This pagoda with the entrance that is a big door as a well-known symbol, is a quiet and restful place, in total connection with nature. In reality, it is 3 small pagodas, in order to visit all of them, you will have to climb several stairs.
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Bai Dinh Pagoda
Known as the pagoda of all records, with the largest bronze bell, the largest statue of Arhat,... the list goes on. This place is full of statue and monuments to discover. This place is very spiritual, so you will see a lot of people coming to pray. For a more spectacular experience, you should go there during festivals like Lunar New Year for example.
The temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang and Le Dai Hanh is in the complex of Hoa Lu, the ancient capital. These are the places of worship for the king and his sons, surrounded by mountains and naturally beautiful landscape. Visit these places, you can learn more about the history and different dynasties of Vietnam. So a tourist guide is highly recommended.
Phat Diem Cathedral is a unique Catholic architectural masterpiece, built entirely of stone and wood in the traditional Vietnamese architectural style. It is located in a beautiful rural area, surrounded by rice paddies and limestone karst formations, so visitors can take a stunning view besides learning about the history of Catholicism here.
Written by: Duy Linh