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Be enchanted on this mystical journey from Hanoi to the Perfume Pagoda. Travel by road for 2 hours from Hanoi through the countryside then continue by row boat on the Yen Vi River, passed rice paddies, boats laden with fruit, local villages and spectacular mountain scenery. Disembark at Thien Tru Pagoda and explore this historic temple, before joining devotees as they hike up the mountain to the cave-bound Perfume Pagoda.
Be enchanted on this mystical journey from Hanoi to the Perfume Pagoda. Travel by road for 2 hours from Hanoi through the countryside then continue by row boat on the Yen Vi River, passed rice paddies, boats laden with fruit, local villages and spectacular mountain scenery. Disembark at Thien Tru Pagoda and explore this historic temple, before joining devotees as they hike up the mountain to the cave-bound Perfume Pagoda. The Perfume Pagoda, also known as Reach Chua Huong is surrounded by the beautiful Perfume Mountain. This is one of the most important Buddhist temples in Vietnam and the sight of a yearly pilgrimage between February and March following the Vietnamese New Year. The pilgrims pray for good health and prosperity in the coming year. Legend has it that the temple was built by a monk who was in search of enlightenment. Since then, the Perfume Pagoda has been the subject of poems, songs, stories and a backdrop to many paintings. You will be required to register at the Den Trinh temple before continuing onto Thien Tru Temple, also known as Heavenly Kitchen Temple. This temple derives its name from the surrounding rock formations which are said to look like chefs working in a kitchen. Continue with a 4 kilometre moderate hike up the mountain to Huong Tich Temple, with a 120 step decent down the grotto to the temple. According to local legend the grotto was discovered a few thousand years ago however it was only in the 1500's that a shrine was constructed. With a trek or a cable car down the mountain, the choice is yours. Enjoy lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant before the journey back to your Hanoi hotel. |
