Overview:

Discover the spiritual beauty of Yen Tu Mountain, a sacred site in northeastern Vietnam. Enjoy a scenic cable car ride to Hoa Yen Pagoda, home to ancient frangipani trees, and hike to Dong Pagoda at the mountain’s summit. Take in breathtaking views, explore serene pagodas and shrines, and savour a traditional vegetarian lunch. Visit during the Yen Tu Festival for a truly immersive cultural experience.

Itinerary:

We will pick you up at your hotel for the 40 km drive to Yen Tu Mountain, a breathtaking destination featuring a network of pagodas, shrines, towers, and lush forests set within a vast arched mountain range in northeastern Vietnam. Your journey begins with a scenic cable car ride to Hoa Yen Pagoda, located at an elevation of 534 metres. Here, you can marvel at two magnificent 700-year-old frangipani trees.

After soaking in the beauty, you will climb the steps to reach Dong Pagoda, perched majestically at the summit of the mountain, standing tall at 1,068 metres. The stunning landscape of Yen Tu combines the grandeur of its mountain ranges with the tranquil serenity of its ancient pagodas and shrines, providing a perfect backdrop for reflection.

Upon reaching the summit, you will be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Northern Vietnam, an ideal opportunity for memorable photographs. After your adventure, indulge in a pure vegetarian lunch at a nearby local restaurant, featuring traditional dishes that celebrate the region's culinary heritage.

In spring, Yen Tu attracts many visitors, particularly during the Yen Tu Festival, celebrated on the 10th day of the first lunar month, lasting until the end of the third lunar month.