TOURS

Spectacular Trang An lanscape complex (1 day)

Situated near the southern margin of the Red River Delta, The Trang An Landscape Complex is a spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks permeated with valleys, many of them partly submerged and surrounded by steep, almost vertical cliffs. Exploration of caves at different altitudes has revealed archaeological traces of human activity over a continuous period of more than 30,000 years.

They illustrate the occupation of these mountains by seasonal hunter-gatherers and how they adapted to major climatic and environmental changes, especially the repeated inundation of the landscape by the sea after the last ice age. The story of human occupation continues through the Neolithic and Bronze Ages to the historical era.

Bai Dinh pagoda is huge spiritual and cultural complex with amazing temples, statues with beautiful gardens surrounding and great view offering. This is the largest temple and owns many records in Vietnam, such as: the largest pagoda of Vietnam, the biggest gold - plated copper of Asia and the longest lobby in Asia ….

ITINERARY

Depart around 08:00 for 2,5hrs driving to visit firstly Bai Dinh pagoda. The population of Bai Dinh pagoda includes ancient pagoda area and a new pagoda area. New pagoda has monumental architecture but having traditional identity consistent with Vietnam today. Ancient Bai Dinh Pagoda is far about 800 meters from Tam The temple alongside Dinh Mountain. This pagoda is located near the top of a quiet forest area, including Buddhist cave, the temple of God Cao Son, and the temple of Nguyen. The pagoda was recognized as historical-cultural of the nation. There are many architectural details and antiques marked of reign of Ly.The new pagoda’s architecture highlights with large cubes marked architectural Vietnamese. The most difference in Bai Dinh Pagoda architectural is in dark roof of phoenix shape, it is not the same the pagoda in China. Especially, the detail also carries the famous traditional handicraft villages of Vietnam.
Enjoy lunch with local specialties at restaurant.

After lunch, take the amazing boat trip to visit Trang An grottoes which is a gathering of 31 valleys, 50 cross-water caves, and home to 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna, many of them in the Red Book of Vietnam. While rowing through Trang An grotto in the quiet, fresh air of the highlands, with only the sound of birds and the oars stirring the clear water and surrounded by magnificent forested mountains upon which graze white goats, visitors enjoy a heaven on earth.

Disembark the boat around 3h30pm, driving back Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi about 18:00

End of trip

Type of tour	Private
Departure	Everyday
Inclusion	Private vehicle transportation Entrance fee Sampan trip in Trang An Grottoes English Speaking guide Electric car in Bai Dinh pagoda Lunch Mineral water (01bottle/pax) & Tissue
Exclusion	Beverage Personal Expense Insurance Tips for driver & tour-guide
Packing lists	Polite clothes at pagodas; Sun-glasses; Hat; Comfortable shoes