The Trang An tourism Complex, located in the northern province of Ninh Binh, was recognised as a world cultural and natural heritage site by UNESCO in 2015 thanks to its natural and cultural values.




Bai Dinh pagoda covers 539 ha in the Trang An complex (Source: VNA)



A bird's eye view of Bai Dinh pagoda (Source: VNA)



Bai Dinh pagoda at night (Source: VNA)



A corner of Bai Dinh pagoda (Source: VNA)



Bai Dinh pagoda has 500 La Han statues sitting along 3-km corridor. (Source: VNA)



Thai Vi temple in Van Lam hamlet, Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district (Source: VNA)



Tourists at King Dinh Tien Hoang temple in Hoa Lu ancient citadel relic site. (Source: VNA




Tourists at the King Dinh Tien Hoang temple (Source: VNA)




A view of the King Dinh Tien Hoang temple from Truong Yen mountain in the Hoa Lu ancient citadel relic complex. (Source: VNA)



A corner of Trang An complex (Source: VNA)


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