FULL-DAY YEN TU MOUNTAIN PILGRIMAGE AND SCENIC ADVENTURE
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Discover the spiritual beauty of Yen Tu Mountain, a sacred site in northeastern Vietnam. Enjoy a scenic cable car ride to Hoa Yen Pagoda, home to ancient frangipani trees, and hike to Dong Pagoda at the mountain’s summit. Take in breathtaking views, explore serene pagodas and shrines, and savor a traditional vegetarian lunch. Visit during the Yen Tu Festival for a truly immersive cultural experience.
Day 1
YEN TU MOUNTAIN
Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel for the 40 km drive to Yen Tu Mountain, a breathtaking destination featuring a network of pagodas, shrines, towers, and lush forests set within a vast arched mountain range in northeastern Vietnam.
- Your journey begins with a scenic cable car ride to Hoa Yen Pagoda, located at an elevation of 534 meters. Here, you can marvel at two magnificent 700-year-old frangipani trees.
- After soaking in the beauty, you will climb the steps to reach Dong Pagoda, perched majestically at the summit of the mountain, standing tall at 1,068 meters. The stunning landscape of Yen Tu combines the grandeur of its mountain ranges with the tranquil serenity of its ancient pagodas and shrines, providing a perfect backdrop for reflection.
Upon reaching the summit, you will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Northern Vietnam, an ideal opportunity for memorable photographs.
- After your adventure, indulge in a pure vegetarian lunch at a nearby local restaurant, featuring traditional dishes that celebrate the region’s culinary heritage.
In spring, Yen Tu attracts many visitors, particularly during the Yen Tu Festival, celebrated on the 10th day of the first lunar month, lasting until the end of the third lunar month.
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Inclusions:
- Air-conditioned car.
- Licensed, English-speaking tour guide.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Bai Chay area.
- Cable car.
- 01 Vegetarian Lunch.
- All entrance fees, sightseeing and show as mentioned in the itinerary.
- 1 bottle of purified water/person/day.
- Travel Insurance.
- VAT.
Exclusions:
- Tips for driver and guide.
- Vietnam visa for foreign tourists.
- Anything not mentioned in the inclusions.
Adult
(Ages 11 and above)
$184/person
Children
(Ages 4 - 10)
$138/person
Children
(Under 3 years old)
Free
Tour Information
- Main destination: YEN TU MOUNTAIN
- Highlights:
- Cable Car Ride: 15 minutes (Low intensity) – Relaxing ride over lush forests and mountain terrain.
- Hike to Dong Pagoda: 1.5 hours (Moderate intensity) – Steep stone steps, gradual incline, mountain terrain at higher altitudes.
- Exploring Pagodas & Shrines: 1 hour (Low intensity) – Walking on paved paths and stone steps with gentle elevation changes.
- Duration: 1day
- Suitable for children: Yes
Price/Person:
$184
Exchange rate:
25.506VND/USD
