Enchanting Visit to Perfume Pagoda In Vietnam

Enchanting Visit to Perfume Pagoda In Vietnam

Referred to by many names like “Chua Huong”, “Huong Pagoda”, “Inner Temple”, “Pagoda” located inside the rooftop of the Rocky Mountains and many such more, Perfume Pagoda is the most famous & sacred pilgrimage location in Vietnam. It is nestled under high mountains, and the journey towards the temple provides some of the astounding views passing through the caves.

Flocks of domestic and international travelers visit this place every year to get blessings from God and also enjoy the picture-book landscapes during their ​Vietnam tours​. An interesting fact behind the name is, Vietnam celebrates a festival named “Perfume Pagoda” that involves prayers, dancing and an adventure journey towards the mountain.

At the festival, the locals pass through the river, climb hundreds of steps, and offer food. The temple is as old as 200 years and is believed to have a vast collection of Buddhist shrines.

Also, “Hương Sơn” is considered as heaven where Bodhisattva Kwan Yin was worshipped and hence, for Vietnamese, it is a Buddhist paradise. The temple’s ambiance and aura enrich people and motivate them to stay focused, relaxed and balanced.

If you are planning a trip this year, you should definitely read this blog to find out all the nitty-gritty details about the place. Keep reading to get all your answers.

Before getting into the details, some important dates for the coming year.

Perfume Pagoda falls on the sixth day of the first month and ends in the third month. For 2020, it will begin in January or February. So get ready to pack your bags and travel to this exotic country.

Where is this Pagoda located in Vietnam?

This pristine temple is located about 70 Km to the Southwest of Hanoi. It is one of the largest Buddhist shrines on the Huong Son Mountain. If you are traveling from the city center, it will take around an hour or more to visit this place. It is the most peaceful and favorite place of the Hansons where they love to come and relax their body and soul from the humdrum.

What is the best time to visit this place?

As mentioned above, if you are planning to visit the festival, you should definitely visit during the first three months of the year, i.e. from Mid January to April. However, in general, Spring is the favorable season to visit the Perfume Pagoda. We would also like to share important information for peace-seeking travelers that, since the season would be the time for pilgrimage in Vietnam, you can expect flocks of people turning up at the event.

For a tranquil experience, book your tickets for October and November. The view of Yen Stream (through which you would travel to reach the Pagoda) during this season would be covered with beautiful lily flowers, which would compel you to bring out the poetic side of yourself. The less crowd will allow you to enjoy the majestic beauty of the Pagoda in the best possible way.

However, this famous tourist attraction gives plenty of interesting insights into Vietnam’s rich culture and traditions. It is quite surprising to know that the centuries-old culture and tradition are on every single Vietnamese.

How to visit this sacred place?

Traveling and reaching this place finally is really interesting. There are different modes like public transport, or rent a motorbike and ride to the place and lastly rent a private car and enjoy the journey.

If you want to travel by bus, take public bus No. 103 from My Dinh Bus station which leaves every 15 minutes frequently. And if you are thinking of traveling by motorbike or a car, find out a suitable renting option that provides a comfortable excursion throughout the day.

What next after reaching the heritage point?

Well, your journey of 10 long hours has not yet ended. You would have just reached the entrance of the Perfume Pagoda. From there you need to buy your tickets and get on a rowboat which will glide through Yen Stream.

This route is nearly 4 Kms long and opens near the Pagoda. During the boat ride, you will get a glimpse of Trinh Temple and asymmetrical mountains shapes that you would have never ever seen before.

There are more than four routes to reach this destination which you can ask your ​tours to Vietnam​ operator. Here is the list of routes.

1. Huong Tich: Trinh Temple – Thien Tru Pagoda – Tien Son Cave – Giai Oan Pagoda – Tran Song Temple – Huong Tich Cave – Hinh Bong Pagoda 2. Thanh Son: Thanh Son Pagoda – Huong Dai Cave 3. Long Van: Long Van Pagoda – Long Van Cave – Sung Sam Grotto 4. Tuyet Son: Bao Dai Pagoda – Chua Ca Cave – Tuyen Son Cave

However, the first one is the most preferred one because it offers a comfortable yet enthralling ride to the destination. However, the further journey after reaching the pier is more exciting.

You will need to take a cable car to reach the top of the mountain.

Well, if you are an adventure freak, you can also choose to hike up the mountain. It will take only a few minutes to reach the top and grab that bird’s eye view of the whole mountain.

If you are wondering what else would you do and visit during the Perfume Pagoda trip, here is your answer.

You should remember that this one is sightseeing as well as a pilgrimage tour. Hence, you should include the following destinations on the list during the trip to Perfume Pagoda.

1. Den Trinh; 2. Thien Tru Pagoda; 3. Giai Oan Pagoda; 4. Huong Tich Cave Are you excited to visit the beauty of ​Vietnam and Cambodia tours​? There are many tour providers who would make a tailor-made itinerary for you! Get the bags packed folks!

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