Bich Dong Pagoda, Buddhist temple complex in Ninh Binh, Vietnam.
The complex includes three connected temples built against a limestone mountain, featuring stone columns and traditional Vietnamese architectural elements.
Constructed in 1428, Bich Dong Pagoda received its name in 1774 when Lord Trinh Sam visited and named it after the green grotto formation.
The temple holds regular Buddhist ceremonies where local residents make offerings and prayers while maintaining traditional religious practices.
Visitors can access all three levels of the temple through stone staircases, with the lower pagoda entrance marked by four-meter-high stone columns.
The Middle Pagoda incorporates natural cave formations into its structure, creating an architectural fusion between human construction and geological features.
GPS coordinates: 20.21806,105.91444
Latest update: March 3, 2025 14:57
Vietnam extends more than 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) from mountain regions in the north to the Mekong Delta in the south, offering travelers a wide range of natural and historical sites beyond urban centers. The country includes Buddhist temples like Bai Dinh and Thien Mu Pagoda, cave systems such as Son Doong and Hang En, and rice terraces at Y Ty and Hoang Su Phi. Geographic features span from limestone formations in Ninh Binh to coastal areas at Phu Quoc and Ly Son islands, and waterfalls at Ban Gioc along the Chinese border. Historical sites document different periods of Vietnamese history. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long in Hanoi preserves royal palace remains, while Po Nagar Cham Towers in Nha Trang date to the 7th century. My Son Sanctuary in Quang Nam holds temple ruins from the Champa civilization, and Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City served as an underground network during the Vietnam War. The Mekong Delta in the south consists of waterways, floating markets and traditional villages, while Mui Ne sand dunes and Lang Co Beach present different coastal landscapes.
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