Ha Long: Full-day Yen Tu Mountain Pilgrimage And Scenic Adventure

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8 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

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 savor a traditional vegetarian lunch. Visit during the Yen Tu Festival for a truly immersive cultural experience.

Experience Highlights:
Cable Car Ride: 15 minutes (Low intensity) – Relaxing ride over lush forests and mountain terrain.
Hike to Dong Pagoda: 1.5 hours (Moderate intensity) – Steep stone steps, gradual incline, mountain terrain at higher altitudes.
Exploring Pagodas & Shrines: 1 hour (Low intensity) – Walking on paved paths and stone steps with gentle elevation changes.

What's Included

Cable car
Transportation with air-conditioning
Bottled drinking water
Transfer and transportation as per itinerary
Vegetarian Lunch
English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
Tips and gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Hotel pick-up and drop-off in Bai Chay Center

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    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.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 2

    Your journey begins with a scenic cable car ride to Hoa Yen Pagoda, located at an elevation of 534 meters. 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 meters. 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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3

    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.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • 75% off for children 0-3 year old
  • Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
Supplied by Hoi An Express Travel

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Car Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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