Overview

Discover Perfume Pagoda’s stunning temples and shrines in a day, enjoy a scenic boat ride, explore the mystical Huong Tich Cave, and pray for good fortune at Thien Tru Pagoda.


Embark on a memorable journey to Perfume Pagoda, a stunning complex of Buddhist temples and shrines nestled in the limestone mountains of Vietnam. Your day begins with a picturesque boat ride along the tranquil Yen Stream, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding nature. Upon arrival at Perfume Pagoda, you'll explore the mystical Huong Tich Cave, renowned for its impressive Buddha statue and spectacular limestone formations. You'll also have the opportunity to pray for good fortune and health at the serene Thien Tru Pagoda. The day is a harmonious blend of spiritual enrichment and natural beauty.

  • Scenic boat ride through the picturesque Yen Stream.
  • Exploration of the mystical Huong Tich Cave with its Buddha statue and stunning formations.
  • Spiritual visit to Thien Tru Pagoda, known for its serene atmosphere.
  • Immersive experience in the natural beauty of the limestone mountains.

 

ITENERARY / SCHEDULE

  • Trip to Perfume Pagoda

    •   7:45 - 8:15 You are welcome by our tour guide and begin your trip to Perfume Pagoda, which is around 70km away from Hanoi. 
    • After 1 and a half hour driving, we arrive. There will be electric car transfer from parking area to the Duc wharf. After relaxing for a while, we take the rowing boat along the Yen river, to Tro wharf, travel deeper into the Perfume Pagoda. This is your time to relax with fresh air, good sides view of limestone Mountains, rice fields and other boats rowing in front and behind. 
    • A pagoda called Huong Tich is required to be crossed to reach the Huong Tich Cave. Visitors often cross the distance of 2.5 km to reach Huong Tich Cave. Most parts of the journey are sloping, tough and tortuous. you would notice a large dome-like jaw of a dragon which is basically Huong Tich. Five letters are printed on the upper side of the dome by Trinh Sam Lord as Most Beautiful Cave in South. Upon crossing the entrance and going down deep after almost 120 steps, you will confront a captivating inner part of the cave. Rice hill made of stalactite is present inside the middle part. Just move down a bit deep and you will encounter two paths. 
    • We then have lunch break and meal at local restaurant, where you can recharge energy for the afternoon. 
    • After lunch break, we will continue visiting Thien Tru (Heaven kitchen) pagoda. The pagoda was built on a rectangular-shaped piece of land running through the steep courtyard to the wall as the separation between the flat land and mountain behind the pagoda. The architectural style is known as "5 entrance with 3 steps". The unique architectural works contributes to promote Thien Tru Pagoda to become one of the fascinating tourist attractions in Hanoi. Over the lifetime of abbots, the construction and reconstruction of the pagoda are still continuously continued, leading Thien Tru Pagoda to be a magnificent castle among the mountains and forests of Huong Son, shows up as a unique artistic architecture. Tourists once setting foot on Huong Son in the journey of exploring Hanoi travel will surely not miss the unique tourist site. 
    • After that, we travel back to Duc wharf for driving back to Hanoi with a relax slap or enjoy the countryside along the highway. 
    • We will reach your hotel around 18:30 - 19:00, the tour guide says thank you, will sees you again in the next trips.
11 Hours 05 Apr, 06 Apr, 07 Apr, and more Huong Pagoda
Inclusions/Exclusions
What we'll give. What we won't

What is included in the tour

  • Pick up and drop off at your hotel in Old Quarter area
  • One bottle of water for one person
  • Enthusiastic, experienced driver
  • English speaking tour guide
  • Local lunch with Vietnamese foods
  • Entrance and boat fees.
  • One way cable car ticket
  • Round trip transfer by electric car between car park and boat pier

What is NOT included in the tour

  • Tipping the guide
  • Beverages for meals
  • Insurance fee
  • tax and personal expenses
Pickup point
Directions.
Huong Pagoda Hương Sơn, Mỹ Đức, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam