Latest Reviews
5,0 /5
5 reviews
Lan Xuân
02:20 14/09/23
đẹp quá, thực sự rất ấn tượng
Châu Tú
02:35 09/08/23
Chùa Vàng khung cảng buổi tối tuyệt đẹp với đèn LED ánh sáng vàng. Phía trên là chùa kỳ lân, bên cạnh là Phố Cổ Loa Cổ.
Natasha Moon
10:51 10/06/23
Cùng với cảnh bầu trời và mặt nước. Chùa làm điểm nhấn nhỏ xinh. Lúc này đi ngang qua đẹp quá mình đăng cho mn cùng ngắm!
Tuan Nguyen
11:50 16/05/23
Chùa nằm bên hồ và núi đá rất đẹp và trang nghiêm. Phong cảnh rất hữu tình, nên thơ. Thiên nhiên trong lành. The pogoda lies next to a mountain and on a very beautiful lake. Fresh air and cool breezes in the sunset.
Nguyen Duong
03:15 22/11/22
Buổi chiều ra đây ngắm hoàng hôn rất đẹp, bình yên và thơ mộng
General Information
The Golden Pagoda in Ninh Binh is located on the main route ofTrang An. Deeper inside is the Trang An Cultural and Natural World Heritage. From a distance, you can see the Golden Pagoda prominently emerging amidst the Whale Lake to the West of Ninh Binh City. It is built on a small island named “Chua Vang” (meaning “Golden Pagoda’’) with an area of about 28 hectares.
The Golden Pagoda island is a complex consisting of three small pagodas surrounded by a thousand trees. It can be said that the architecture of the Golden Pagoda was modeled after the ancient architecture of Bat Long Pagoda, built by King Le Dai Hanh over 1000 years ago.
True to its name “Golden Pagoda”, it was gilded all around, presenting an extremely splendid and impressive landscape. At night, you can admire the mysterious and majestic but peaceful beauty of the pagoda on a calm river.
Travel Seasons
Ninh Binh suburb gives a natural and wild scene combined with splendid mountainous beauty. So as to admire the entire landscape of Golden Pagoda, you should come here in spring and summer. It would be better if you combine this tour with your trip to Bai Dinh - Trang An complex.
Transportation Guides
The Golden Pagoda is about 1 km from the center of Ninh Binh City. To get to the pagoda, you need to travel along Trang An main road to get to Trang An complex. After that, pass through the welcome gate and look to the right, you will be able to see the Golden Pagoda.
In addition, if you want to enjoy your time at Golden Pagoda Island, you need to rent a boat to get there. The boat rental cost ranges from 20,000 VND - 50,000 VND each route for each boat depending on different times.
Attractions
A charming scene
The campus of the Pagoda is created with blue stones and decorated with many surrounding trees. When visiting here, visitors will admire the entire beauty and intimate charm of the majestic mountains, clear water and white clouds. Especially, visiting the pagoda at night, you will feel the tranquility, the sparkling and shimmering beauty from the bright yellow lights emanating from the Golden Pagoda.
A new and unique architecture
The Golden Pagoda in Ninh Binh is specially constructed with octagonal architecture. It has 8 sides, each divided into different directions, and each direction symbolizes a deity from era of the 12 generals (Ngo Xuong Xi, Do Canh Troc, Pham Bach Ho, Kieu Cong Han, Nguyen Khoan, Nguyen Sieu, Nguyen Thu Tiep, and Kieu Thuan). This architecture is inherited from the ancient Bat Long Pagoda.
The Golden Pagoda was built on a blue stone pedestal and features a three-story architecture. With its three dimensional space, the pagoda exudes the beauty of majesty and solidity. At present, the pagoda is built from black ironwood and features a classic architectural style with blade-shaped roofs and soaring tail parts. Notably, the pagoda is set to be entirely “ gilded” in the future to live up to its name.
Discovering the Golden Pagoda
Coming here, visitors can enjoy boating while admiring the refreshing natural scenery. Apart from pagoda sightseeing, you can take photos or show gratitude to the 8 gods to present your gratitude.
Tips
There are several basic notes that you should remember when visiting the Golden Pagoda:
- You should wear polite and closed clothes when going to the pagoda campus.
- Avoid running, frolicking, and speaking loudly.
- Do not throw trash or damage any tree in the pagoda campus.
- Visitors can stand at a distance to admire the total beauty of the pagoda from far at night. However, there are no boát to get to the pagoda at night, so to visit, it is advisable to go in the morning.
- After the visit, tourists can drop in the nearby destinations like Mua Cave (about 6km from the pagoda), Trang An Ecotourism Area (about 6km from the pagoda), Thung Nham Bird Park, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Tam Coc - Bich Dong to fully experience the beauty of Ninh Binh city.
With its solemmn beauty and poetic scenery, the Golden Pagoda in Ninh Binh has left a deep impression in the hearts of visitors. Through the information provided, Justfly hopes you will consider these useful tips for your wonderful trip to Ninh Binh.
Golden Pagoda, Ninh Binh
Opening Hours
07:00 - 18:00(Closed)
Rating
Address
Ninh Nhat, Ninh Binh
Customer Reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Golden Pagoda in Ninh Binh?
The Golden Pagoda is located on the ancient architecture of Bat Long Pagoda - an ancient pagoda built by King Le Dai Hanh over 1000 years ago on a small island with an area of 28 hectares in the middle of Whale Lake, Ninh Nhat commune, Ninh Binh province and about 1km east from the center of Ninh Binh city. Although it has only been opened to the puble since March 2018, the pagoda is increasingly gaining attention from domestic and international tourists, promising to become one of the famous spiritual destinations in Ninh Binh that tourists should not miss.
When should you go to the Golden Pagoda?
The Golden Pagoda is open all year-round, so you can visit at any time of the year. However, if possible, try to arrange your schedule to visit this place, as well as other spiritual sites in Trang An, during the Lunar New Year. This is the time when the weather in the North is extremely beautiful, with the air still slightly chilly.
Can I visit the Golden Pagoda at night?
You should only visit the pagoda architecture during the day, at night there is no boat, but from afar, you can see the pagoda shimmering and looking mystical in the evening.
How to get to the Golden Pagoda in Ninh Binh?
To get to the pagoda, you travel along the Trang An road leading to Trang An scenic spot. If you come from the Trang An welcome gate with the two elephant statues, you will see the pagoda on the right, but if you start from other landmarks, it is the opposite direction, will be on the left. After that, you rent a boat at the shore of Whale Lake and go out to visit the Golden Pagoda Island.
What attractions near the Golden Pagoda in Ninh Binh can be visited?
Because it is located on the main road leading to the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, during your trip to Ninh Binh Golden Pagoda, you can combine visiting other attractions.
Some attractions belonging to the dual world heritage complex with charming landscapes that will surprise many people will have the opportunity to go on a journey to explore Ninh Binh. More details can be mentioned. such as: Hang Mua (6km from the pagoda), Trang An eco-tourism area (6km from the pagoda), Thung Nham eco-tourism area, Thung Nham Bird Park, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Tam Coc - Bich Dong, etc.
