TOURS

Perfume pagoda - the buddish land (1 day)

A complex of pagodas on the Limestone Mountains. A boat ride on the Yen stream through rice fields up to the mountain is unforgettable. Most temples were built amidst a chain of blue mountain, forests, lake and grottoes. Pilgrims from different parts of country pour into Huong pagoda in springtime. On the Huong Tich grotto, Trinh Lords praises were carved: First-rate grotto of southern country

Tour code: CA-HN11

CA-HN11: Full Day Perfume pagoda (L)

At 7:30 AM your personal guide and private car will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi. After a 2 hour drive out of the city and into the rural area you start the visit. Located on the limestone rocks of Huong Son Mountain in beautiful and mystical surroundings is a complex of Pagodas and Buddhist shrines built into the limestone cliffs. The most important and sacred pagoda is situated inside a cave known as Dong Huong Tich The cave of Fragrant Traces.

To start you relax on board, the rowing boat and set off on a 1 hour journey to Thien Tru quay. The peaceful scenery along the river is marvelous and impressive.

On arrival at the foot of the mountain in Thien Tru quay, you set off on a cable car ride to the main cave Pagoda. The main pagoda is set in a huge grotto containing a highly decorative shrine with many stalactites and stalagmites. After visiting the pagoda, you trek down hill to the mountain foot for lunch in a restaurant After lunch we go to Thien Tru pagoda (Heaven Kitchen) to walk around and learn more about Buddhism and taking photos before returning to Hanoi. Stop on way to visit Van Phuc silk traditional village (optional). Arrival Hanoi around 17:30

Type of tour	Private
Departure	Everyday
Inclusion	Transportation (car/mini van) Entrance fee , English Speaking guide, Lunch, Boat trip in Yen River),Mineral water (01bottle/pax) & Tissue
Exclusion	Beverage, Personal Expense, Insurance, Tips.
Packing lists	Polite clothes at temples, pagodas & mausoleum. Sun-glasses and hat