Bai Đinh Pagoda has just been recognized by TripAdvisor—the world’s leading travel platform—with the prestigious “Travellers’ Choice – Spotlight Destination” award, along with a special Blue Check verification. Notably, it is the only destination on the list to receive this rare distinction, underscoring its outstanding reputation and high level of trust among international travelers.
The pagoda has impressed global visitors with a volume of reviews and ratings far exceeding expectations among more than 8 million nominations on TripAdvisor. Bái Đính is now striving for the coveted Top 1% Gold – Best of the Best Travellers’ Choice Award, the highest honor that every destination aspires to achieve.
Located within the Trang An Landscape Complex—a UNESCO World Cultural and Natural Heritage Site—Bái Đính Pagoda is celebrated for its monumental scale, unique architecture, deep cultural history, and remarkable spiritual significance. It holds numerous Asian and Vietnamese records, including:
-
The largest gold-plated Buddha statue in Asia
-
The longest corridor of Arhats in Asia
-
The tallest Buddhist stupa in Asia
-
The largest bronze Maitreya Buddha statue in Southeast Asia
Every year, millions of visitors flock to the pagoda, especially during the vibrant spring festival season, when tens of thousands of pilgrims gather to pray for peace, prosperity, and immerse themselves in Vietnam’s rich cultural traditions.
In recent years, Ninh Bình has consistently been spotlighted in prestigious global rankings by Trips to Discover, Travel + Leisure, Forbes, and the World Travel Awards. In the first seven months of 2025 alone, the province welcomed an estimated 14.7 million visitors, generating 13,340 billion VND in tourism revenue.
These achievements not only affirm Ninh Bình’s growing appeal and strong brand presence on the international tourism map, but also reflect the effectiveness of ongoing efforts to promote the destination, enhance service quality, and develop unique tourism products. Tourism has truly become a pillar of the local economy, driving structural transformation and creating tens of thousands of jobs for the community.