Yen Tu Spiritual Day Tour from Hanoi
Spiritual tour / Buddhist culture / mountain views / cable car
Hanoi – Uong Bi, Quang Ninh – Yen Tu Mountain
Spiritual day tour
Buddhist culture
mountain sightseeing
cable car
culture
sightseeing
Duration
10 – 11 hours
Departure
Hanoi
Destination
Hanoi – Uong Bi, Quang Ninh – Yen Tu Mountain
Guests
1–20 people
Book before
3 days
Overview
The 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, stupas, forests, and its connection to King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong and the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect.
The 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, stupas, forests, and its connection to King-Monk 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 highlights such as Hue Quang Kim Thap, 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 guests who want to combine cultural sightseeing, learn about Vietnamese Buddhism, enjoy mountain scenery, and have a light yet profound day experience.
Yen Tu is about 1,068m above sea level. If walking the entire route, guests often need several hours and must climb 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 who do not want to trek too much.
Highlights
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Explore Yen Tu – the Truc Lam Buddhist holy land of Vietnam
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Take the cable car to admire the Yen Tu mountain forest from above
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Visit Hoa Yen Pagoda, Mot Mai Pagoda, Hue Quang Kim Thap and other important spiritual sites
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Pay homage to the statue of Buddha King Tran Nhan Tong and Dong Pagoda on the summit of Yen Tu
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Learn about Vietnamese history, culture and Buddhism with a guide
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Ideal for spiritual tours, corporate groups, international guests, or day-trippers 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 up guests at hotel or central meeting point. Depart for Yen Tu, Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh. Travel time about 2.5 – 3 hours depending on traffic.
Car and guide pick up guests at hotel or central meeting point. Depart for Yen Tu, Uong Bi City, Quang Ninh. Travel time about 2.5 – 3 hours depending on traffic.
09:45: Arrive at Yen Tu relic site
Guests arrive at Yen Tu area, take a short rest, handle ticket procedures and prepare to start the tour. The guide gives an overview of Yen Tu, the Truc Lam Zen sect, King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong and the spiritual significance of the pilgrimage route.
Guests arrive at Yen Tu area, take a short rest, handle ticket procedures and prepare to start the tour. The guide gives an overview of Yen Tu, the Truc Lam Zen sect, King-Monk Tran Nhan Tong and the spiritual significance of the pilgrimage route.
10:15: Take cable car line 1 to Hue Quang Kim Thap / Hoa Yen Pagoda area
Guests use the cable car to shorten the travel time up the mountain. Along the way, guests can admire the forests, valleys and scenery 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 Thap and Hoa Yen Pagoda.
Guests use the cable car to shorten the travel time up the mountain. Along the way, guests can admire the forests, valleys and scenery 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 Thap and Hoa Yen Pagoda.
10:45: Visit Hue Quang Kim Thap and Hoa Yen Pagoda
Guests visit the Hue Quang Kim Thap area – an important point in the Yen Tu complex, then continue to Hoa Yen Pagoda, a prominent pagoda halfway up the mountain. The guide explains the architecture, history and role of these sites in the pilgrimage route.
Guests visit the Hue Quang Kim Thap area – an important point in the Yen Tu complex, then continue to Hoa Yen Pagoda, a prominent pagoda halfway up the mountain. The guide explains the architecture, history and role of these sites in the pilgrimage route.
11:45: Visit Mot Mai Pagoda
Guests take a short walk to Mot Mai Pagoda, a special spiritual site of Yen Tu. This is a suitable place for guests to learn more about the monastic space, beliefs and Buddhist life in the mountains.
Guests take a short walk to Mot Mai Pagoda, a special spiritual site of Yen Tu. This is a suitable 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 have lunch with a Vietnamese set menu or vegetarian/spiritual dishes depending on the program. The menu may include rice, vegetables, meat/vegetarian dishes, soup and basic drinks according to the booked package.
Guests have lunch with a Vietnamese set menu or vegetarian/spiritual dishes depending on the program. The menu may include rice, vegetables, meat/vegetarian dishes, soup and basic drinks according to the booked package.
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 near An Ky Sinh and the statue of Buddha King Tran Nhan Tong. This line takes guests higher, close to the summit area, saving energy compared to walking the entire route.
After lunch, guests continue the journey by cable car line 2 to near An Ky Sinh and the statue of Buddha King Tran Nhan Tong. This line takes guests higher, close to 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, learn about the Tran dynasty king who left the 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, learn about the Tran dynasty king who left the 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 on foot 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 on foot 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 go down to the foot of the mountain. Rest, take photos or buy souvenirs at the service area if time permits.
Guests return to the cable car station and go down to the foot of the mountain. Rest, take photos or buy souvenirs at the service area if time permits.
16:30: Depart for Hanoi
The car takes guests back to Hanoi.
The car takes guests back to Hanoi.
18:30 – 19:00: Tour ends
Drop off guests at hotel or convenient central point. End of program.
Drop off guests at hotel or convenient central point. End of program.
Included / Not Included
Included
- Round-trip transfer Hanoi – Yen Tu – Hanoi according to selected package
- English or Vietnamese speaking guide as requested
- Round-trip cable car tickets for both Yen Tu lines as per program
- Electric car tickets within Yen Tu area if included in the cable car package
- Local lunch or set menu according to program
- Entrance tickets to basic route sites if applicable
- Bottled water on the car
- Operational support during the tour
Not included
- Drinks during meals outside 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, public holidays, Tet or Yen Tu festival season
- Services outside the program such as Legacy Yen Tu resort stay, meditation/retreat, spa or special set menu
Options
Limousine upgrade from Hanoi
+13$
Traditional set menu upgrade
+8$
Cable car + set menu combo (Yen Tu policy)
+20$
Cable car + festival buffet combo
+22$
Korean / Chinese / Japanese speaking guide
Liên hệ
Combine Ha Long / Uong Bi / Legacy Yen Tu 2D1N
Liên hệ
Private tour for corporate groups / pilgrims / Buddhist groups
Liên hệ
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