Hanoi Trip Overview
It is not often that we are really lyrical about panoramic vistas but whenever we reach the Perfume Pagoda outside Hanoi, the immense beauty of this cave temple is simply breathtaking. This pilgrimage site will bring Vietnam’s beauty to new heights.
• Admire the mountain scenery, surrounding the
• Perfume Pagoda;
• Explore this pilgrimage site, constructed inside a cave, at length;
• Listen to the stories encapsulating the pagoda’s history
• Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant;
• transfers from and to your Hanoi hotel are included
Additional Info
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Hanoi, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hanoi, Vietnam, Vietnam
It is not often that we are really lyrical about panoramic vistas but whenever we reach the Perfume Pagoda outside Hanoi, the immense beauty of this cave temple is simply breathtaking. This pilgrimage site will bring Vietnam’s beauty to new heights.
• Admire the mountain scenery, surrounding the
• Perfume Pagoda;
• Explore this pilgrimage site, constructed inside a cave, at length;
• Listen to the stories encapsulating the pagoda’s history
• Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant;
• transfers from and to your Hanoi hotel are included
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Perfume Pagoda, Huong Son My Duc, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
In the morning, our English-speaking guide and driver wait for you in the lobby and guide you to your air-conditioned car to start your journey. Situated some 70 kilometres outside Hanoi, the Perfume (Huong) Pagoda is one of the most famous sites surrounding the city.
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Stop At: Chua Huong Tich, H_ng Linh Can L_c, Ha Tinh 480000 Vietnam
Set in the beautiful karst cliffs of the Huong Tich Mountain this legendary pagoda attracts thousands of pilgrims every spring after TET – the celebration of Vietnamese New Year – as it is considered a site of great reverence. Be mindful that the climb to the top is steep – should you dare to take on the 2-kilometre hike – one but the views at the end of the stairs are beyond breathtaking. Alternatively, a cable cart runs regularly from the base of the mountain to the top.
The journey continues overland where you will see farmers labouring endlessly over their crops, before boarding your simple sampan for the serene ride to the enormous complex of pagodas and shrines built into the cliffs of the Huong Tich Mountain, collectively known as the Perfume Pagoda. If one is seeking a definition of living in harmony with nature – search no further!
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Yên River, Vietnam
You will enjoy a scenic boat trip down the meandering Yen River from My Duc before exploring the pagoda, its temples and caves amidst fascinating views opening from every angle as you move to the top. A large part of the day will be spent cruising leisurely through the marvels of Mother Nature as your guide for the day outlines the many unique natural features. Nothing beats spending a couple of hours aboard a local boat and be in awe of how breathtaking this region of Vietnam is.
After a local Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, the boat will take you back to the jetty for the return transfer to Hanoi. Arrival back in Hanoi will be in the late afternoon with memories of spectacular rock formations, caves with large stalactites and ‘stairways to heaven’ lingering in your thoughts.
