The participants will be offered a unique complementary excursion trip to Ninh Binh for not only seeing the prominent places connected with it but experiencing them as well.

Tour Overview

Pick up from conference venue - Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex - Trang An - Mua Cave (Hang Múa) – drop off at Conference venue.

Description

Ninh Binh Ninh Binh, a region of towering limestone karsts and serene waterways. This immersive day trip offers a perfect blend of spiritual exploration, natural wonder, and physical adventure, culminating in one of Vietnam's most spectacular panoramic views.

Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex

Bai Dinh Pagoda Complex is the largest Buddhist complex in Vietnam. Prepare to be humbled by its awe-inspiring scale and profound sacred beauty. You will walk through corridors stretching for hundreds of meters, lined with over 500 intricately carved Arhat statues, each with a unique expression. The complex's spiritual heart features a magnificent bronze Buddha statue, an incredible 10 meters tall and weighing 100 tons, a sight that leaves visitors in silent reverence.

From the spiritual heights of Bai Dinh, you will descend to the water for a completely different perspective. Embark on a serene boat tour through the Trang An Scenic Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Gliding silently on a traditional sampan boat, rowed by a local expert, you will navigate crystal-clear rivers that wind their way through mystical caves and under lush limestone arches draped in greenery. The journey through Trang An is peaceful, otherworldly, and utterly unforgettable, a silent dialogue between water and stone.

Ascend the nearly 500 stone steps to reach the peak of this iconic viewpoint. Your effort will be richly rewarded as you soak in the spectacular, sweeping scenery of the Tam Coc valley below. The winding river, emerald rice fields, and dramatic karst formations stretch out before you, creating a vista that perfectly captures the wild beauty of Northern Vietnam.

The visitors may cherish lunch & other delicacies of Vietnam in a local restaurant. Lunch/refreshment is not included in the complementary tour.