Ba Vang Pagoda is located in the peaceful countryside in Quang Ninh province. This pagoda is known as a Buddhist sanctuary with its tranquil atmosphere and unique architecture. Ba Vang pagoda attracts a large number of passengers for those seeking inner peace and a deeper connection with Vietnamese culture.

Ba Vang Pagoda Overview

Ba Vang Pagoda, also called Bao Quang Pagoda, is located at a height of 340 m above sea level in Quang Trung ward, Quang Ninh province, along a panoramic view stretching toward Hai Phong city. 

Ba Vang Pagoda was built during the Tran Dynasty in the 13th century. With more than 800 years of construction, the pagoda has been renovated four times. 

Ba Vang Pagoda

In 1706, Ba Vang pagoda was first restored by Zen Master Mahasamon Tue Bich Pho Giac, marking a revival of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen. The second restoration was in 1988, the pagoda was renovated by wood. In 1993, Ba Vang pagoda was buit with cement, enhancing its total area to 94.97 m². 

The beauty scenery of Ba Vang Pagoda

From 2007 to today, Venerable Thich Truc Thai Minh is the abbot at Ba Vang Pagoda Vietnam. In 2011, the pagoda underwent an extensive reconstruction due to its improved facilities. 

In 2014, the Pagoda was recognized as the largest main hall on a mountain in Indochina.

Unique architecture at Ba Vang Pagoda

Stone Gate

The attracting thing in Ba Vang Pagoda is the Stone Gate, which welcomes numerous passengers. There are ten statues portraying the Buddha's Ten Great Disciples. Each statues hold an alms bowl, symbol in the daily life of Buddhist monks. 

Tam Quan Trung & Tu Bi Waterfall 

Tam Quan Trung is the gateway to the pagoda. When entering the pagoda, you will admire the serene aura, contrasting with the hustle and bustle in the city. Tourists can see a waterfall, feeling a gentle water flow through the rocky. Surrounding the waterfall, there are trees, clouds, water, and flowers, creating a peaceful scenery. 

Statues of Buddha

In Ba Vang Pagoda, A statue of Amitabha Buddha is the largest wooden Buddha statue in Northern Vietnam. 

A statue of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva was carved with a height of 10m and a weight of 50 tons. Besides, Ba Vang pagoda still has a statue of the thousand-armed and thousand-eyed Avalokiteshvara and statues of 18 Arhats.

One Pillar Pagoda and Ban Nguyet Lake

There is a One Pillar Pagoda within the Ba Vang Pagoda area, which was built from the tranquil embrace of a crescent shaped lake. The background of this One Pillar Pagoda is the same as the famous ones in Hanoi, creating a deep spirituality. 

Ban Nguyet Lake in Ba Vang Pagoda

Bo De Garden 

Bo De Garden is the beautiful place to snap pictures in Ba Vang Pagoda. Many flowers and lush greenery are planted surrounded by gardens, creating a charming rustic wooden bridge. 

Tam Quan Noi

Stepping into Tam Quan Noi, you will be overwhelmed by the stunning place. The gate stretches more than 23m in length, height of 15m, includes 29 stones. There are two intricate couplets gracing in the gate. 

A Vietnamese flag and a Buddhist flag flow in the wind in front of Tam Quan Noi. 

Mail hall

The main hall of Ba Vang Pagoda has a span of 4.767m2 and stands 28,42m tall, adorned by 33 stone steps. This place is where visitors can engage in incense offerings, prostrations, and sutra recitations. The main hall connects both earthly and celestial energies. 

Mail hall at Ba Vang Pagoda

The main hall combined harmonious blends of classical Vietnamese monastic elements with modern spaciousness. With a large scale, the pagoda attracts several people for Buddhist study, practice, and worship. 

Godly Well

There is a Godly Well, a 300-year-old natural water source in Ba Vang pagoda. In the legend, if you drink water on New Year's Eve, you will have a new year without illness. So, there are many Buddhist devotees and travelers to experience the famous godly well. 

Some special festivals in Ba Vang pagoda

Each year, there are many delightful festivals that occur in Ba Vang pagoda. Some festivals in Ba Vang pagoda includes:

• On the 8th day of the 1st lunar month is the Spring festival
• On the 8th day of the 4th lunar month is The celebration of Buddha's Birthday 
• On the 19th day of the 6th lunar month is the bodhi mind and seeking blessings for unborn baby spirits
• In the 7th lunar month is the Ullambana Festival
• On the 9th day of the 9th lunar month is the Chrysanthemum Festival (the Double Ninth Festival)

At this time, many tourists come here, bringing a wonderful opportunity to enjoy exploring cultural and spiritual celebrations . 

How to get to Ba Vang Pagoda in Vietnam?

There are several ways to reach the pagoda from Hanoi such as by bus, car, motorbike... 

From Hanoi, you can book a bus. This is the cheapest option to transfer to Ba Vang Pagoda. Hanoi city is about 130km away from Ba Vang pagoda. It takes about 2-3 hours. You can depart from bus stations like  My Dinh, Giap Bat, Gia Lam to head to Quang Ninh. After, you book a taxi to Ba Vang pagoda with the price of 50.000 VND. 

The best choice to transfer from Hanoi to Ba Vang is a private car with a professional driver. You come to drive from Chuong Duong bridge towards Bac Ninh province and follow Nation Road 18 to head to Quang Ninh. 

Ba Vang Pagoda is a spiritality and natural splendor place in northern Vietnam. If you are seeking spirital solace, explore a tranquil escape and a deep connection to Vietnamese culture. You surelly have interesting experience when seeing at Ba Vang pagoda.