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Code: |
VN27 |
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Routes: |
Hanoi -
Hung Dynasty and the Viet people - Dau
Pagoda - Perfume Pagoda (Huong Pagoda) -
Tram Gian Pagoda |
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Duration: |
06 Days |
Itinerary in brief
Day 1 :
Welcome to Hanoi
Day 2 :
Northwest of
Hanoi
Day 3 :
East and Northeast of Hanoi
Day 4 :
West of Hanoi
Day 5 :
South of Hanoi
Day 6 : Hanoi - Departure
Detail Itinerary
Day1: Hanoi Arrival
you are met and transferred to hotel. Ha Noi ,
Vietnam's capital, is a stylish and gracious
city that retains an unique old world charm and
some Asia ‘s most striking colonial
architecture. ( If time permits) we enjoy a
short cyclo ride around the old quarter streets,
giving you a chance to explore the different
local ways of life. O/N in Ha Noi
Day 2: Northwest of Hanoi
This excursion takes you to Phu
Tho, once the homeland of the Hung Kings and the
Trung Sisters at the foot of the western
mountains. Along the way, you have the option to
stop at Son Tay for a picnic in its citadel,
which is now a lovely park. In ancient times,
this was an important military fortification
protecting the capital city of Thang Long
(Hanoi).
In Phu Tho, you'll visit "Hung Mountain" and the
temple to Au Co (the legendary mother of the
Hung Dynasty and the Viet people), the main
temple of the Hung Kings, and the summit temple,
which is dedicated to the gods of heaven and
earth.
On the return trip, if time permits, you may
want to stop at Mia Pagoda, an historical pagoda
with a large collection of carved statues
assembled from many other pagodas.
Day 3: East and Northeast of Hanoi
If you can only spare one day to see pagodas in
the north, it probably should be this trip to
the east of the city, where you'll find the
earliest pagodas in North Vietnam.
Chua Dau, for instance, dates
back to the 6th Century, AD. (Note: "Dau" is
pronounced "Zhow" with a soft D--there is
another "Dau" pagoda to the west of Hanoi,
pronounced "Dow" with a hard D and a lower
tone.)
At Phat Tich you'll see the famous Ly Dynasty
statue of the Buddha (eight feet high, carved in
the 11th Century AD or earlier). But Thap Pagoda
is renowned for its jackwood carvings,
particularly the 100-eyed goddess of mercy, and
a 5-story stone tower with detailed carvings.
The last stop of the day is Co Loa, the site of
the first royal city (2nd Century BC).
Day 4: West of Hanoi
The highlight of this trip is the boat ride to
the famous Perfume Pagoda (Huong Pagoda). Other
options include stops at Yen Spring (Salangane
Spring) to visit Ngu Nhac Temple, Thien Tru
Pagoda, Phat Tich Cave, Tien Son Pagoda and Giai
Oan Pagoda. Trek to visit Huong Tich Cave. The
Tay Phuong and Thay pagodas are nearby, famous
for statues of the Buddhist patriarchs and for
water puppet theatre.
Day 5: South of Hanoi
The day begins with a visit to a village on the
outskirts of Hanoi that specializes in silk
weaving. After that, you'll pay a visit to the
unusual site of the Tram Pagoda, where the
statues and main altar are placed in a cave.
This short tour concludes with a visit to Tram
Gian Pagoda, an elegant and tranquil older
pagoda that was founded in the 12th Century and
rebuilt after the Ming invasion (1407-1428).
Day6: Hanoi - Departure
There is a free time for you to relax or
further explore Hanoi. The trip ends after your
transfer to Noibai Airport for departure
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