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Bái Đính Pagoda complex comprises an ancient temple section and a modern one, erected since 2003. The pagoda is situated on the mountainside amidst vast lakes and rocky hills, serving as the western gateway to the ancient capital of Hoa Lư.
Explore the marvels of Bái Đính Pagoda – the grand and record-breaking sanctuary of Vietnam
Over a millennium ago, Ninh Bình witnessed the emergence of three consecutive royal dynasties: Đinh, Tiền Lê, and Lý. These feudal dynasties held a profound interest in Buddhism, considering it the national religion. Consequently, Ninh Bình boasts numerous ancient pagodas, including Bái Đính Pagoda, nestled in the Tràng An mountain range.
Bái Đính Pagoda complex, featuring an ancient temple area and a modern one constructed since 2003, graces the mountainside amidst vast lakes and rocky hills, serving as the western gateway to the ancient capital of Hoa Lư. The architecture of the new temple is majestic and impressive, yet deeply rooted in traditional Vietnamese aesthetics, making it a renowned destination. The new Bái Đính Pagoda complex has been acclaimed by the media as the largest pagoda complex in Southeast Asia.
By Mộng Kha
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Reference: Travel guide from Mytour
MytourJuly 11, 2017
