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Located about sixty kilometers south of Hanoi, the Perfume Pagoda sanctuary complex represents northern Vietnam's most famous Buddhist pilgrimage, nestled deep inside a spectacular amphitheater of limestone peaks.
This full-day excursion combines a tranquil rowboat glide along the Yen River, a scenic cable car ascent to Mount Huong Tich and its sacred cavern pagoda, and an enriching cultural stop discovering traditional craftsmanship in a local village.
Meet your French-speaking guide at your hotel in Hanoi and depart around 08:30 by private vehicle toward My Duc district. Arrive at Duc Pier to embark on a traditional rowboat, gliding gently along the serene Yen River flanked by majestic karst cliffs and water lilies.
Disembark at the historic Thien Tru Pagoda (Kitchen of Heaven) complex, exploring its century-old bell towers and courtyard shrines. Take the modern cable car ascending through lush forest canopy up to Mount Huong Tich. Descend into the vast natural cavern of Huong Tich Pagoda, an ancient place of worship dedicated to Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, adorned with natural stalactites evoking golden coins and dragons. Free time for lunch in the valley.
In the afternoon, gently row back to the pier and re-board your vehicle. On the way back to Hanoi, stop at a celebrated artisanal village — either Van Phuc (renowned for centuries-old silk weaving) or Phu Vinh (famous for fine bamboo and rattan craft). Return to your Hanoi hotel in the late afternoon.
Full-day private excursion (approx. 8 hours). End of our services.
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Originaire de Nam Dinh, berceau de traditions au cœur du delta du fleuve Rouge, j’ai grandi avec un amour viscéral pour le Vietnam : pour la poésie de ses paysages — des pitons karstiques du Nord aux méandres fertiles du Mékong —, mais surtout pour l’infinie bonté, le sourire et la résilience de son peuple.
Du souffle majestueux des pitons calcaires du Tonkin à la douceur nonchalante des arroyos du Mékong, le Vietnam est une terre de contrastes poétiques. Mon bonheur est de vous ouvrir les portes de nos adresses confidentielles et de dessiner pour vous un itinéraire fluide, vivant et profondément humain.
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The drive takes approximately 1.5 to 2 hours (around 65 km) depending on traffic conditions to reach Duc Pier on the Yen River.
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