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Embark on a two-day journey from Hanoi to discover Vietnam’s Buddhist heritage. Cruise through the UNESCO-listed Trang An Scenic Complex, often called “Ha Long Bay on land,” and explore limestone caves by boat. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the country’s largest Buddhist complex, before relaxing overnight at a luxury resort with spa, yoga, and meditation. Continue to Yen Tu Mountain, a revered pilgrimage site, where cable cars lead to Hoa Yen and Dong Pagodas, offering breathtaking views and spiritual
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Embark on a two-day journey from Hanoi to discover Vietnam’s Buddhist heritage. Cruise through the UNESCO-listed Trang An Scenic Complex, often called “Ha Long Bay on land,” and explore limestone caves by boat. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the country’s largest Buddhist complex, before relaxing overnight at a luxury resort with spa, yoga, and meditation. Continue to Yen Tu Mountain, a revered pilgrimage site, where cable cars lead to Hoa Yen and Dong Pagodas, offering breathtaking views and spiritual reflection.
Embark on a two-day journey from Hanoi to discover Vietnam’s Buddhist heritage. Cruise through the UNESCO-listed Trang An Scenic Complex, often called “Ha Long Bay on land,” and explore limestone caves by boat. Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the country’s largest Buddhist complex, before relaxing overnight at a luxury resort with spa, yoga, and meditation. Continue to Yen Tu Mountain, a revered pilgrimage site, where cable cars lead to Hoa Yen and Dong Pagodas, offering breathtaking views and spiritual reflection.
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Pickup starts 30 min before departure
We will pick up all the guests around Hanoi City. Kindly provide the hotel name and address in Hanoi for pick-up arrangements and check your email or WhatsApp once you book the tour to confirm your pick up time and more details.
7:00 - 9:00 AM: Pick-up from your Hanoi hotel and transfer to Ninh Binh Province by private car
Arrive in Ninh Binh and have delicious lunch at a local restaurant. Boat tour of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Trang An Scenic Complex. Explore tranquil rivers, limestone cliffs, and caves while admiring the spectacular "Ha Long Bay on Land".
Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda: Visit Southeast Asia's largest bronze Buddha statue, a 13-story pagoda, and various Buddhist temples.
Check-in to a luxury resort near Trang An. Experience wellness programs like spas, yoga, and meditation. Dinner & Free Time – Relax at the resort.
Breakfast at the resort and check-out Transfer to Yen Tu Mountain by private vehicle Transfer
Arrive and explore the Bamboo Forest Monastery (Chuklam Monastery), nestled on the mountainside. Stroll through the peaceful courtyard for approximately 30 minutes, admiring its architectural beauty and learning about the unique influence of Zen Buddhism on Vietnamese spiritual life. Reach the foot of Yen Tu Mountain, a sacred pilgrimage site with rich cultural and spiritual significance. Have a delicious local lunch at the foot of Yen Tu Mountain. Take the cable car with your guide and visit Hoa Yen Pagoda and Mot Mai Pagoda. Take a scenic cable car through lush forests and mountain slopes to the summit, visit the Bronze Pagoda, trek, and enjoy the panoramic views and begin your spiritual ascent. Descend via cable car and return to your vehicle.
Hoa Yen Temple (534 meters above sea level). This temple, once home to the monk Tran Nhon Dzong, is a place of both historical significance and natural beauty. Climbing the stone steps under the shade of ancient pine trees reveals panoramic views overlooking the valley. Mot Mai (Single-Roofed Pagoda), a small temple perched on a rocky cliff. It is renowned for its tranquility and spiritual retreat. Head to the second cable car station to get closer to the summit. After disembarking, a short walk leads to the statue of An Gi-saeng, the mythical figure who is said to have attained enlightenment on this mountain. Surrounded by mist and mountain air, it is a cultural monument and a scenic spot.
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From 2.032.000 ₫• Small group tour with maximum personal experience. • High-quality transfer service. • Visit the local family and learn the Vietnamese culture through their daily activities. • Widen your knowledge of Vietnam history and understand the origin of Buddhism. • Discover Trang An – the “Halong Bay on land - World Natural Heritage site” • Unique and unforgettable biking route passing through villages, rice fields and karst mountains on a high-quality sports bike.
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11.430.000 ₫The final section of the tour follows the stone steps to the legendary Dong Pagoda (Bronze Pagoda), perched atop the 1,068-meter peak. Built entirely of bronze, this small temple stands against the sky, a sacred place for incense burning, contemplation, and panoramic views of the entire northern landscape. On a clear day, you can even see as far as Ha Long Bay.
Depart the cable car and return to your vehicle. Return to Hanoi, drop off at your hotel, and conclude the tour.
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