Bai Dinh Pagoda Recognized by TripAdvisor as “Outstanding Destination”

	Bai Dinh Pagoda Festival opens in Ninh Binh
	Ninh Binh Full-day Tour among World’s Top Experiences: TripAdvisor

A Hub of Records

The award not only reflects Bai Dinh Pagoda’s exceptional reputation in the eyes of international visitors but also affirms that, when foreign travelers search for information, Bai Dinh stands out as a trusted and remarkable choice compared to other sites. This is a recognition backed by millions of positive reviews from tourists around the globe - testament to the beauty, cultural and spiritual value, and quality services the pagoda offers.

Bai Dinh is the only destination on the list to hold the verified “Blue Check” status on TripAdvisor.

Moreover, Bai Dinh Pagoda continues to impress by receiving an exceptional number of reviews and ratings - far exceeding expectations - among 8 million nominated profiles. The pagoda is striving to reach the Top 1% Gold - Best of the Best in the Travellers’ Choice Awards, TripAdvisor’s highest honor and a milestone every destination dreams of.

Situated within the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex - a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage site - Bai Dinh Pagoda is renowned for its grand scale, distinctive and impressive architecture, and rich cultural history as a famous spiritual destination. It is home to numerous Asian and Vietnamese records, including: the largest gold-plated Buddha statue in Asia, the longest Arhat corridor in Asia, the tallest Buddhist stupa in Asia, and the largest bronze Maitreya Buddha statue in Southeast Asia.

Beyond its historical, cultural, and spiritual significance, Bai Dinh Pagoda is a key highlight within the Trang An Complex. Each year, it welcomes millions of visitors - especially during the early spring festival season, when tens of thousands come to worship, pray for blessings, and immerse themselves in traditional cultural festivities.

Ninh Binh - “The Green Gem” of Vietnamese Tourism

Ninh Binh boasts a rich, diverse, and unique array of tourism resources: Tam Chuc Pagoda, Bai Dinh Pagoda - the largest Buddhist center in Southeast Asia; Phu Giay and Tran Temple - famous cultural and spiritual centers. Particularly noteworthy is the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, recognized by UNESCO for its outstanding global value in geology, geomorphology, aesthetics, and culture. It is Vietnam and Southeast Asia’s only mixed cultural and natural heritage site. The province’s ecosystems range from primeval forests, rivers, and plains to coastal areas, with Cuc Phuong National Park, Van Long Ramsar Site, and Xuan Thuy National Park - all significant ecological zones of regional and global importance.

The pristine natural beauty adds to the allure of Ninh Binh’s tourism (Photo: Ninh Binh Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism)

Ninh Binh currently has over 5,000 inventoried historical and cultural relics, including 8 special national relics and 33 recognized national intangible cultural heritages. Standouts include the UNESCO-recognized Trang An Complex and the Mother Goddess Worship of the Three Palaces belief.

In recent years, Ninh Binh has attracted growing attention from both domestic and international visitors. With its pristine natural beauty, distinctive charm, efforts to create unique and appealing destinations, high-quality tourism services, and hospitable environment, Ninh Binh has consistently been ranked among the top by reputable domestic and international travel organizations and media outlets.

Notable achievements include: In 2020, U.S. travel site Trips to Discover named Ninh Binh among the 14 most attractive destinations in Asia. In 2022, U.S. magazine Travel + Leisure listed it among the 12 most beautiful filming locations in Asia. In 2023, Ninh Binh won the Traveller Review Award and was Vietnam’s sole representative in the Top 10 Friendliest Destinations in the World. Forbes (USA) also listed it among the 23 most worthwhile destinations globally. Most recently, in 2024, Ninh Binh ranked 4th in the “Top 10 Wonders of the World for Those Who Hate Crowds.” The Trang An Complex received the Philip Kotler Award for Influential Destinations; Cuc Phuong National Park was named Asia’s Leading National Park at the World Travel Awards for six consecutive years (2019-2024).

A large number of tourists visit Ninh Binh (Photo: toquoc.vn).

In the first seven months of 2025, Ninh Binh’s tourist attractions welcomed an estimated 14.7 million visitors - 13.47 million domestic and 1.25 million international - generating approximately VND 13.34 trillion in revenue. The province forecasts 18 million visitors in 2025, including over 2 million international arrivals, with projected revenue of VND 18 trillion.

The growth in both visitor numbers and tourism revenue underscores Ninh Binh’s strong appeal to travelers worldwide, while also reflecting the effectiveness of its tourism promotion strategies and service quality improvements tied to cultural experiences. Tourism has increasingly affirmed its important role in Ninh Binh’s socio-economic development, contributing to economic restructuring and creating jobs for tens of thousands of workers.

Receiving TripAdvisor’s prestigious Travellers’ Choice Award - Outstanding Destination with Special Blue Check provides a strong foundation for Bai Dinh Pagoda and Ninh Binh to strive for the Best of the Best title - reaching the world’s Top 1%. This recognition is a testament to the quality of tourism experiences and the cultural–spiritual values of Bai Dinh Pagoda in particular and Ninh Binh as a whole.

The Travellers’ Choice Awards 2025 are not only a reward for efforts in heritage preservation, service improvement, enhancing cultural experiences, and protecting heritage landscapes, but also a contribution to affirming Ninh Binh and Vietnam’s position on the world tourism and heritage map.

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