January
17.7°C ~ 64°F
11 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
Tam Chuc Pagoda
One of Vietnam's largest Buddhist complexes, set around a lake among limestone hills.
- Location
- Ninh Binh
- Time needed
- 2 – 3 hours
- Entry fee
- 90,000 VND
- Best months
- Mar – May
Overview
Tam Chuc Pagoda is a very large Buddhist complex on the shore of a lake in a limestone landscape. It hosted the United Nations Day of Vesak in 2019. The site has many halls, large Buddha statues and a long approach, so most visitors use the electric car.
The grounds are huge, and a visit takes two to three hours. Prices for the electric car and boat differ by source, so confirm them on arrival. Dress modestly in the halls.
Highlights
- Large Buddha statues and halls
- Lake and limestone hills
- Boat trip on the lake
- A quiet visit compared with Bai Dinh
Visitor information
| Opening hours | Daily, daytime. Exact hours not confirmed. |
|---|---|
| Entry fee | Entry has been reported free in guides found. Electric car about 90,000 VND return; boat about 200,000 – 350,000 VND (older sources). Confirm on arrival. |
| Time needed | 2 – 3 hours |
| Best time of day | Morning |
| Good for | Pilgrims, photographers, families |
| Accessibility | Very large site; electric cars help |
| Facilities | Electric cars, boats, food stalls, toilets |
Prices and hours can change. Check the official source before you go.
Best time to visit
Weather in Ninh Binh by month.
February
18.6°C ~ 65°F
9 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
March
21.7°C ~ 71°F
10 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
April
24.8°C ~ 77°F
9 days of rain
Crowds: Busy
May
27.7°C ~ 82°F
17 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
June
30°C ~ 86°F
17 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
July
29.5°C ~ 85°F
19 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
August
28.5°C ~ 83°F
24 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
September
27.3°C ~ 81°F
23 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
October
24.7°C ~ 76°F
16 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
November
22.1°C ~ 72°F
10 days of rain
Crowds: Moderate
December
18.3°C ~ 65°F
7 days of rain
Crowds: Quiet
How to get there
- From Ninh Binh centre
About 60 km from Hanoi and 35 km north of Ninh Binh city.
- Tam Chuc Pagoda
Tips before you go
- Use the electric car to save time
- Dress modestly
- Go in the morning
- Bring water and sun protection
Location
Kim Bang, Ninh Binh
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FAQs
Is Tam Chuc Pagoda free?
Entry has been reported free. The electric car and boat are extra, so confirm prices on arrival.
How long do I need?
About 2 to 3 hours.
How far is it from Hanoi?
About 60 km.
Destination guideNinh Binh travel guideNorth Vietnam · 10 attractions