Yen Tu Spiritual Day Tour from Hanoi
Hanoi – Uong Bi, Quang Ninh – Yen Tu Mountain
Spiritual day tour
Buddhist culture
Mountain scenery
Cable car
culture
sightseeing
Duration
10–11 hours
Departure
Hanoi
Destination
Yen Tu, Quang Ninh
Guests
1–20 people
Book before
3 days
Overview
Yen Tu Mountain Spiritual Day Tour is a one-day journey taking visitors to Yen Tu – one of the most important spiritual destinations in Northern Vietnam. Yen Tu is famous for its system of pagodas, hermitages, towers, forests and mountains, and the journey associated with the Buddha King Tran Nhan Tong and the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect.
Yen Tu Mountain Spiritual Day Tour is a one-day journey taking visitors to Yen Tu – one of the most important spiritual destinations in Northern Vietnam. Yen Tu is famous for its system of pagodas, hermitages, towers, forests and mountains, and the journey associated with the Buddha King Tran Nhan Tong and the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect.
During the program, visitors will travel from Hanoi to Yen Tu, take the cable car up the mountain, and visit prominent sites such as Hue Quang Kim Tower, Hoa Yen Pagoda, Mot Mai Pagoda, the statue of Buddha King Tran Nhan Tong, An Ky Sinh, and Dong Pagoda. This tour is suitable for those who want to combine cultural sightseeing, learn about Vietnamese Buddhism, enjoy mountain scenery, and have a light yet meaningful day experience.
Yen Tu is about 1,068 meters above sea level. If walking the entire route, guests usually need many hours and must pass thousands of stone steps; the cable car system makes the journey to the main points faster and more accessible, especially for guests with limited time or those who do not want to trek too much.
Highlights
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Explore Yen Tu – Vietnam's Truc Lam Buddhist holy land
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Take the cable car to admire Yen Tu's mountain forests from above
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Visit Hoa Yen Pagoda, Mot Mai Pagoda, Hue Quang Kim Tower and other important spiritual sites
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Pay homage to the statue of Buddha King Tran Nhan Tong and Dong Pagoda at the summit of Yen Tu
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Learn about Vietnamese history, culture and Buddhism with your guide
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Suitable for spiritual tours, corporate groups, international guests, or those wanting a day trip from Hanoi
Detailed Itinerary
1
Day 1
Explore Yen Tu – the Truc Lam Buddhist holy land
07:00
Pick up at hotel in central Hanoi
Car and guide pick you up at your hotel or a central meeting point. Depart for Yen Tu, Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh. Travel time is about 2.5 – 3 hours depending on traffic.
Car and guide pick you up at your hotel or a central meeting point. Depart for Yen Tu, Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh. Travel time is about 2.5 – 3 hours depending on traffic.
09:45
Arrive at Yen Tu heritage site
Guests arrive at the Yen Tu area, take a short rest, complete ticket procedures and prepare to start the sightseeing journey. The guide gives an overview of Yen Tu, the Truc Lam Zen sect, Buddha King Tran Nhan Tong, and the spiritual significance of the pilgrimage route.
Guests arrive at the Yen Tu area, take a short rest, complete ticket procedures and prepare to start the sightseeing journey. The guide gives an overview of Yen Tu, the Truc Lam Zen sect, Buddha King Tran Nhan Tong, and the spiritual significance of the pilgrimage route.
10:15
Take cable car line 1 to the Hue Quang Kim Tower / Hoa Yen Pagoda area
Guests use the cable car to shorten the time to ascend the mountain. Along the way, guests can admire the forests, valleys, and landscapes of Yen Tu from above. The Yen Tu cable car system has 2 main sections with a total length of over 2,000m; line 1 takes guests from the Giai Oan Pagoda area to near Hue Quang Kim Tower and Hoa Yen Pagoda.
Guests use the cable car to shorten the time to ascend the mountain. Along the way, guests can admire the forests, valleys, and landscapes of Yen Tu from above. The Yen Tu cable car system has 2 main sections with a total length of over 2,000m; line 1 takes guests from the Giai Oan Pagoda area to near Hue Quang Kim Tower and Hoa Yen Pagoda.
10:45
Visit Hue Quang Kim Tower and Hoa Yen Pagoda
Guests visit the Hue Quang Kim Tower area – an important point in the Yen Tu complex, then continue to Hoa Yen Pagoda, a prominent pagoda located halfway up the mountain. The guide introduces the architecture, history, and role of these sites in the pilgrimage route.
Guests visit the Hue Quang Kim Tower area – an important point in the Yen Tu complex, then continue to Hoa Yen Pagoda, a prominent pagoda located halfway up the mountain. The guide introduces the architecture, history, and role of these sites in the pilgrimage route.
11:45
Visit Mot Mai Pagoda
Guests continue with a light walk to Mot Mai Pagoda, a special spiritual site of Yen Tu. This is a good place for guests to learn more about the monastic space, beliefs, and Buddhist life in the mountains.
Guests continue with a light walk to Mot Mai Pagoda, a special spiritual site of Yen Tu. This is a good place for guests to learn more about the monastic space, beliefs, and Buddhist life in the mountains.
12:30
Lunch at a local restaurant / Yen Tu service area
Guests enjoy lunch with a Vietnamese set menu or vegetarian/spiritual dishes depending on the program. The menu may include rice, vegetables, savory/vegetarian dishes, soup, and basic drinks according to the package booked.
Guests enjoy lunch with a Vietnamese set menu or vegetarian/spiritual dishes depending on the program. The menu may include rice, vegetables, savory/vegetarian dishes, soup, and basic drinks according to the package booked.
13:30
Take cable car line 2 to An Ky Sinh / Buddha King statue area
After lunch, guests continue the journey by cable car line 2 to get closer to An Ky Sinh and the statue of Buddha King Tran Nhan Tong. This line takes guests higher, near the summit area, saving energy compared to walking the entire route.
After lunch, guests continue the journey by cable car line 2 to get closer to An Ky Sinh and the statue of Buddha King Tran Nhan Tong. This line takes guests higher, near the summit area, saving energy compared to walking the entire route.
14:00
Visit the statue of Buddha King Tran Nhan Tong and An Ky Sinh
Guests pay homage to the statue of Buddha King Tran Nhan Tong, learning about the Tran dynasty king who left his throne to practice Buddhism and founded the Truc Lam Zen sect. Then, guests visit An Ky Sinh, a prominent point on the way to Dong Pagoda.
Guests pay homage to the statue of Buddha King Tran Nhan Tong, learning about the Tran dynasty king who left his throne to practice Buddhism and founded the Truc Lam Zen sect. Then, guests visit An Ky Sinh, a prominent point on the way to Dong Pagoda.
14:45
Conquer Dong Pagoda
From the cable car line 2 area, guests continue walking up to Dong Pagoda – the highest and most sacred point on the Yen Tu journey. This section has stone steps and can be quite steep; guests should walk slowly, wear comfortable shoes, and bring water.
From the cable car line 2 area, guests continue walking up to Dong Pagoda – the highest and most sacred point on the Yen Tu journey. This section has stone steps and can be quite steep; guests should walk slowly, wear comfortable shoes, and bring water.
15:45
Descend by cable car
Guests return to the cable car station and descend to the foot of the mountain. They can rest, take photos, or buy souvenirs at the service area if time permits.
Guests return to the cable car station and descend to the foot of the mountain. They can rest, take photos, or buy souvenirs at the service area if time permits.
16:30
Depart back to Hanoi
The car takes guests back to Hanoi.
The car takes guests back to Hanoi.
18:30 – 19:00
End of tour
Drop off guests at the hotel or a convenient central point. End of the program.
Drop off guests at the hotel or a convenient central point. End of the program.
Included / Not Included
Included
- Round-trip car transfer from Hanoi – Yen Tu – Hanoi according to the selected package
- English or Vietnamese speaking guide as required
- Round-trip cable car tickets for both Yen Tu lines as per the program
- Electric car tickets within the Yen Tu area if included in the cable car package
- Local lunch or set menu as per the program
- Entrance tickets to the basic sites on the route if applicable
- Bottled water on the bus
- Operational support during the tour
Not included
- Drinks during meals not included in the program
- Personal expenses and purchases of offerings/souvenirs
- Tips for guide and driver
- Surcharge for pick-up/drop-off outside central Hanoi
- Surcharge for Korean/Chinese/Japanese speaking guide if requested
- Surcharge for weekends, holidays, Tet or Yen Tu festival season
- Services outside the program such as Legacy Yen Tu resort, meditation/retreat, spa, or special set menus
Options
Limousine upgrade from Hanoi
+13$/person
Traditional set menu upgrade
+8$/person
Cable car + set menu combo according to Yen Tu policy
+20$/person
Cable car + festival buffet combo
+22$/person
Korean/Chinese/Japanese speaking guide
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Combine Ha Long / Uong Bi / Legacy Yen Tu 2 days 1 night
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Private tour for corporate groups / pilgrims / Buddhist communities
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