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Ninh Binh is a land that attracts tourists by beautiful landscapes and has a system of highly famous pagodas for tourists to pilgrimage and worship Buddha. Let’s learn about the list of top 5 famous temples in Ninh Binh below.

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Top 5 famous sacred pagodas and temples in Ninh Binh

Bai Dinh Pagoda

Address: Gia Sinh commune, Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh province

As a top-rated tourist destination in Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh possesses impressive attractions. The pagodas are located right on the mountainside, amidst the vastness of lakes and rocky mountains.

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It is a highly famous tourist destination in Ninh Binh. Photo: halotravel

This pagoda in Ninh Binh is designed into two different areas, the old Bai Dinh pagoda area, and the new Bai Dinh pagoda area. Each site has an architectural complex, including many various pagodas. On the campus of the ancient pagoda, there are also historical attractions such as Saint Nguyen temple, Cao Son god temple, Sang cave, Dark cave, Ngoc Well.

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This temple in Ninh Binh is designed into two different zones. Photo: hstatic

The newly rebuilt Bai Dinh pagoda area has more massive works such as Bao Thap, Maitreya Buddha, Bell Tower, Tam The palace, Arhat corridor. Therefore, the appearance of the new Bai Dinh pagoda area has been praised and recognized by world newspapers as one of the largest temple complexes in Southeast Asia.

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The newly rebuilt Bai Dinh pagoda area has many massive works. Photo: nucuoimekong

Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival takes place from the 1st day of the Lunar New Year and lasts until the end of the 3rd lunar month. If you are a lover of Buddhist festivals, you can come to the temple at this time to feel the bustling and crowded atmosphere in the cool and fresh spring weather.

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Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival takes place from the 1st day of the Lunar New Year and lasts until the end of the 3rd lunar month. Photo: travel

Bich Dong Pagoda

Address: Dam Khe village, Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province

Bich Dong Pagoda is an ancient temple built right at the foot of the mountain. This is one of the famous scenic spots of the ancient capital. The complex structure includes three non-contiguous pagodas and stretches from high to low mountainside: Upper Pagoda, Trung Pagoda, and Lower Pagoda.

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Bich Dong Pagoda is an ancient temple built right at the foot of the mountain. Photo: halotravel

This temple in Ninh Binh was built close to nature, so everything here brings a sense of lightness and purity. The image of the temple hidden among the lush green trees makes this place more ancient and peaceful. 

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This temple in Ninh Binh was built close to nature. Photo: alongwalker

There is also a stone bridge made of green stones leading to the Tam Quan gate of Bich Dong pagoda. With the road located right at the foot of the mountain, paved with bricks about 55m long, this is also the only way to go to Ha Pagoda.

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There is also a stone bridge made of green stones leading to Tam Quan gate. Photo: halotravel

Am Tien Cave Pagoda

Address: Truong Yen commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province

Am Tien cave pagoda is hidden among the clouds of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. This place is surrounded by mountains and lush trees on four sides, so the space here is peaceful. The landscape of Am Tien is majestic and poetic but also a bit sad and mysterious. 

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Am Tien cave pagoda is hidden among the clouds of the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Photo: vedanaresort

Before entering the temple, you will pass through Am Tien cave, known as the great love cup in Ninh Binh. In the middle of the cave is a calm lake, the water in the lake is exceptionally blue. You can rent a boat to walk around to admire the scenery or check-in comfortably.

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Am Tien cave, which is known as the perfect love cup in Ninh Binh. Photo: chudu24

The gate of the stone citadel is a place that still preserves heroic historical imprints. The cliffs tinged with time and ancient architecture create an ancient space full of nostalgia. This is one of the oldest works at Am Tien Pagoda and is also a favorite check-in place for many tourists.

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This place is as beautiful as a picture. Photo: chudu24

Non Nuoc Pagoda 

Address: Le Dai Hanh, Thanh Binh district, Ninh Binh province

Ninh Binh Non-Nuoc Pagoda is located at the foot of Non-Nuoc Mountain, next to the banks of the Day River and the mouth of the Van River. You will easily find this place because the temple belongs to the relic area with many famous attractions in Ninh Binh.

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Non Nuoc Pagoda in Ninh Binh is located at the foot of Non-Nuoc Mountain. Photo: halotravel

Non Nuoc Pagoda Ninh Binh with an area of ​​​​up to 2,000m2. With a very charming and poetic natural scenery. The pagoda has an ancient appearance that is hundreds of years old, creating a sacred and contemplative space. The materials used to build the pagoda are entirely made of stone. Coming to the pagoda, you will be able to step through 72 stone steps tinged with time.

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With a very charming and poetic natural scenery. Photo: halotravel

This temple in Ninh Binh is open daily, so visitors can come here to worship on any day of the year. But to get the freshest feeling, visitors should come here at the end of the year or the winter solstice.

There is nothing better than watching the ancient temple surrounded by a peaceful village in the cold weather. Visitors can also come here during Tet to be able to participate in many attractive festivals.

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This temple in Ninh Binh is open daily. Photo: halotravel

Golden Temple

Address: Ninh Nhat commune, Ninh Binh city, Ninh Binh province.

The Golden Temple is a famous spiritual tourist destination that you cannot ignore, according to Ninh Binh’s travel experience. The Golden Temple is designed to be built on a bluestone pedestal with an architecture of 3 octagonal roofs with eight equal sides, facing eight directions to symbolize the worship of 8 ancient Kings.

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The Golden Pagoda is a famous spiritual tourist destination that you cannot ignore when traveling to Ninh Binh. Photo: halotravel

The entire temple is used with ironwood materials, surrounded by a solid greenstone pedestal. Soon, the Golden Pagoda plans to be plated with gold to bring out the genuinely splendid landscape and carry the true meaning of the name “Golden Pagoda.

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”The whole temple is used with ironwood as a raw material. Photo: halotravel

Coming to this temple in Ninh Binh, you seem lost in a fairyland with blue sky, white clouds, golden sunshine, majestic mountains. When night falls, the temple becomes purer and purer than ever, making anyone who comes here feel extraordinarily light and relaxed.

The land of Ninh Binh always gives visitors different emotions. Visiting five famous temples in Ninh Binh introduced by me above, you will indeed find peace and tranquility in your soul, forget all troubles in life.

Coming to this temple in Ninh Binh, you feel like you are lost in a fairyland. Photo: wecheckin

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