Perfume Pagoda Private Day Tour: Buddhism, Boat trip, Cable Car

Hanoi, Vietnam
Duration10h - 11h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate
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Overview

1. The Perfume Pagoda located up top of a very revered and sacred site featuring a maze of mainly Buddhist temples built into the limestone cliffs.
2. Visiting the pagoda, you will not only learn about the beauty of religious beliefs, but also enjoy the beauty of the wonderful landscape.
3. Enjoy beautiful Huong Son area and take rowing-boat trip on the Yen stream around one hour to reach the Thien Tru harbor.
4. Enjoy a trekking up/down of the mountain summit for visit Huong Tich cave -the main pagoda (or take a cable car uphills).

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Group Size 3pax - 6pax

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Group Size 2pax

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Group Size (11pax - 15pax)

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Group Size (7pax - 10pax)

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What's included

  • English speaking guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Boat fees; sightseeing fees
  • Lunch at local restaurant
  • Cable car one way uphills
  • Drinks, tips/gratuities

What to expect

  1. Old Quarter
    Pass by
    08:00 am Tour guide and car from Paradise Indochina Travel pick up at your hotels in Hanoi old Quater and depart for Perfume (Huong) Pagoda trip.
  2. Perfume Pagoda
    4h · Admission ticket included
    10.00 Arrive at Duc wharf and start a rowing boat trip along the Yen river for 40 minutes to Thien Tru wharf. Then enjoy your cable car up for visiting the main Cave namely Huong Tich, which is located on the mountain summit, to experience the breath-taking view of the mountainous landscapes.
    The Perfume Pagoda, known locally as Chua Huong or ‘inner temple’, is at the centre of a very revered and sacred site featuring a maze of mainly Buddhist temples built into the limestone cliffs of Huong Tich. At the heart of this complex lies the Perfume Temple or Perfume Pagoda in the Huong Tich Cave.
    It is believed that the first temple was built here in the 15th century, although legend declares that the site was actually discovered over 2,000 years ago by a Buddhist monk who was meditating nearby. The mountain foothills are an area of great natural and spiritual beauty filled with streams, tropical plants and temples.
  3. Thien Tru Pagoda
    1h · Admission ticket included
    After having lunch in a local restaurant nearby, you visit Thien Tru pagoda. Thien Tru Pagoda, also known as Heaven Kitchen Pagoda.

    Over time, Thien Tru Pagoda has been adorned the drawings for the magnificent natural picture thanks to unique architectural works. Discovering Thien Tru Pagoda is definitely one of the most unforgettable things to do in Hanoi.

    Also called Heaven Kitchen Pagoda, it was built in 1,467 under King Le Thanh Tong. 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. As one of the most famous pagodas in Hanoi, Thien Tru Pagoda owns extremely unique architectural characteristics.
  4. Old Quarter
    Pass by
    Then you will come back to the Duc wharf and return Hanoi. And around 18:00 arrive at the hotel. End of Perfume Pagoda one day tour.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

It located at Hoan Kiem lake, connecting Ngoc Son temple to Dinh Tien Hoang Street. You can go here for pickup in case you do not need hotel pickup.

End point

It located at Hoan Kiem lake, connecting Ngoc Son temple to Dinh Tien Hoang Street. You can go here for pickup in case you do not need hotel pickup.

Pickup details

This is a private tour offer free hotel pickup/drop off. If you do not have a specific pickup location, you can choose to go to the "meeting point" to neet our driver and tour guide.

Additional information

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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