Bai Dinh Spring Flower Festival 2019

With its geographical location not far from Hanoi and convenient highway access, Ninh Binh is currently becoming an attractive short-term tourist destination for millions of domestic and international visitors. With the theme "Colorful Flowers," the festival will open its doors to visitors from the first day of Tet (February 5th, 2019) and last until the full moon of the second lunar month (March 20th, 2019). The opening ceremony at Bai Dinh Pagoda and Bai Dinh Flower Valley will take place on the sixth day of Tet.

Here are 5 reasons why you can't miss the Bai Dinh Spring Flower Festival 2019:

A fortunate opportunity to visit the temple to worship Buddha combined with enjoying the spring scenery and admiring the flowers.

The Bai Dinh Pagoda Spiritual and Cultural Complex is always a spiritual destination for thousands of Buddhists from near and far during the early days of spring. It boasts many structures that hold records in Asia and Southeast Asia, such as the largest gilded bronze Buddha statue in Asia, the longest Arhat corridor in Asia, and the largest bronze Maitreya statue in Southeast Asia. What could be more wonderful than, within this sacred space, Buddhists have the opportunity to enjoy the spring festivities, admiring tens of thousands of orchids and many other precious plants and flowers characteristic of the Lunar New Year, all blooming in vibrant colors?

The masterpiece of the Udumbara flower

At this year's Bai Dinh Spring Flower Festival, visitors will have the opportunity to admire a masterpiece of nature: the Udumbara flower on the rocks, also known as the Udumbara Bala Flower. The cluster of Udumbara flowers displayed in the Bai Dinh Flower Valley is a collection of many naturally crystallized aragonite crystals, with a striking emerald green color against a white background. With its beautiful flower-like shape, the Udumbara Bala Flower symbolizes good fortune and joy for the family and serves as a wish for a peaceful New Year to all visitors.

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Immerse yourself in the world of folk art and culture.

In a space overflowing with the vibrant colors of spring flowers, what could be more wonderful than hearing the melodies of folk songs and traditional tunes, accompanied by the familiar sounds of bamboo and rattan musical instruments, or simply the gentle whistling of kite flutes beside old bamboo groves? Visitors will also be immersed in community dance performances or displays of traditional Vietnamese ao dai costumes during this spring season.

In a place where the air, sky, earth, and human spirit blend so harmoniously, let us peacefully enjoy a cup of Vietnamese tea, admire the art of calligraphy, watch the flower arrangement artisans, listen to the temple bells, and awaken within each of us a sense of gratitude for our roots and pride in a Vietnamese nation with a thousand years of cultural heritage.

A photo-worthy check-in spot where "everyone looks beautiful standing there".

Spanning 15 hectares, with tens of thousands of orchids in a multitude of colors, along with over 100 miniature landscapes and vibrant flowerbeds, Bai Dinh Flower Valley promises to be a photogenic spot where every angle is stunning. If you don't bring a camera, don't hesitate to contact the professional photographers and makeup and costume support team here. Guaranteed you'll have breathtakingly beautiful moments to welcome the new spring season.

A shopping and dining space amidst fresh, natural surroundings.

When your legs are tired and your stomach is rumbling, don't forget to stop at the Flower Valley's food court to enjoy wholesome vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals, professionally served, along with many attractive snacks popular with young people. Recharge your energy to continue strolling around and shopping for meaningful New Year's gifts for yourself and your loved ones, such as traditional ao dai, Buddhist ao dai, lotus tea, honey, Ngoc Linh ginseng, folk paintings, and traditional musical instruments…