The
Perfume Pagoda is one of the highlights of the Hanoi area and one of
the most important religious sites in Buddhist Vietnam. Every spring,
after the Vietnamese New Year, thousands of Vietnamese pilgrims come
here to pray for all the health and prosperity they need to get them
through the year. The pagoda itself is situated in a huge cave built
into limestone cliffs and can only be reached by boat as there are no
roads. You glide along scenic waterways and walk up steep mountain
paths, visiting the pagodas and temples built in this area over the
centuries.
Highlights
- A scenic boat trip down the Yen River between dramatic limestone cliffs
- Visiting the beautiful Pagoda and Cave and learning more about religion and society in Vietnam
- Enjoying a local lunch near Thien Tru Pagoda
Departing
Hanoi we have a two hour drive through the picturesque countryside and
back roads to the village of Duc for some refreshments before boarding
our boats for a 1.5 hour ride along the scenic Yen river, surrounded by
dramatic limestone cliffs. After this we walk to the Thien Tru Pagoda
(Heaven’s Kitchen) and the Perfume Cave and Pagoda - an hours walk in
total. On our way back we visit Giai Oan and Tuyet Son Pagodas. Lunch
will be at one of the little food stalls near Thien Tru Pagoda. After
lunch the boat will take us back to our bus for the drive back to
Hanoi. We arrive in Hanoi around 18.30.
Tour Includes:• All transportation and transfers
• Lunch
• English speaking guide
• Admission fees and permits where applicable
• Drinking water during the trip
Tour excludes:
• Pre & Post trip accommodation in Hanoi
• Travel insurance
• Food & drink not mentioned in the itinerary
• Personal expenses
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