Enjoy a peaceful boat ride along the Yen Stream, surrounded by dramatic limestone mountains and lush nature. Visit the historic Thien Tru Pagoda and explore the famous Huong Tich Cave
Highlights
- Discover the sacred Perfume Pagoda complex, one of Vietnam’s most famous Buddhist pilgrimage sites
- Enjoy a relaxing traditional rowing boat trip along Yen Stream
- Visit the historic Thien Tru Pagoda at the foot of Huong Tich Mountain
- Explore the spectacular Huong Tich Cave, a temple hidden inside a limestone mountain
- Experience breathtaking mountain scenery and peaceful countryside landscapes
Full description
Join this unforgettable full-day tour from Hanoi to the legendary Perfume Pagoda, located approximately 60 km south of the capital. Every year, thousands of pilgrims visit this sacred destination to pray for peace, prosperity, and good fortune.
After hotel pickup in Hanoi Old Quarter, travel through the scenic countryside to Duc Wharf, the gateway to the Perfume Pagoda complex.
Board a traditional rowing boat and cruise along the tranquil Yen Stream, surrounded by dramatic limestone mountains and lush greenery. This peaceful boat journey is one of the highlights of the experience.
Upon arrival, visit Thien Tru Pagoda, an important temple built in the 18th century and affectionately known as the “Heaven Kitchen Pagoda.” Admire its distinctive architecture and serene spiritual atmosphere.
Continue to Huong Tich Cave, the holiest site within the Perfume Pagoda complex. You may choose to hike along the forested stone pathway or take the optional cable car to reach the cave temple.
Inside the cave, marvel at the impressive stalactites, Buddhist statues, and sacred shrines while learning about the site’s rich religious and cultural significance.
After exploring the complex, return by rowing boat along Yen Stream before traveling back to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Air-conditioned transportation
- Traditional rowing boat trip on Yen Stream
- English-speaking tour guide (non-English-speaking guide available with surcharge)
- Vietnamese lunch
- Entrance fees
- Cable car ticket (VND 300,000 per person)
Not included
- Drinks during lunch
- Personal expenses
- Holiday surcharge during Vietnamese public holidays (New Year, Lunar New Year, Labor Day, National Day, and New Year’s Eve)
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