{"id":7422,"date":"2019-11-29T07:30:05","date_gmt":"2019-11-29T07:30:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/luxurytravelvietnam.com\/blog\/?p=7422"},"modified":"2026-03-24T10:06:37","modified_gmt":"2026-03-24T10:06:37","slug":"perfume-pagoda","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html","title":{"rendered":"Perfume Pagoda &#8211; The Best Place For A Spring Pilgrimage In Vietnam"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Perfume Pagoda (Huong Pagoda) in the outskirt of Hanoi has long acclaimed its reputation as a top sacred destination in Vietnam. Numerous flocks of both domestic and international travelers from different parts of the world come here each year to take a pilgrimage to the Buddhist world as well as to revel in the picture-book landscapes of this land.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Down below is the detailed guideline for a <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/vietnam-vacation-experience-hanoi-old-quarter.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vietnam culture<\/a> tour to the Perfume Pagoda. This blog post contains everything you need to know about this place, so don\u2019t miss it out!<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#1_Where_is_Perfume_Pagoda_Vietnam\" >1. Where is Perfume Pagoda Vietnam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#2_Best_time_to_visit_the_Perfume_Pagoda\" >2. Best time to visit the Perfume Pagoda.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#3_How_to_get_there_from_Hanoi\" >3. How to get there from Hanoi?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#How_to_take_a_Perfume_Pagoda_tour_from_Hanoi\" >How to take a Perfume Pagoda tour from Hanoi?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#Public_bus_to_Perfume_Pagoda\" >Public bus to Perfume Pagoda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#Motorbike\" >Motorbike<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#Private_car\" >Private car<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#How_to_travel_within_the_heritage\" >How to travel within the heritage?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#Different_routes_to_discover_Perfume_Pagoda\" >Different routes to discover Perfume Pagoda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#Perfume_Pagoda_Cable_Car\" >Perfume Pagoda Cable Car<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#4_History_of_the_Perfume_Pagoda\" >4. History of the Perfume Pagoda.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#5_Perfume_Pagoda_Festival_%E2%80%93_a_must-attend_for_Vietnam_culture_tours\" >5. Perfume Pagoda Festival &#8211; a must-attend for Vietnam culture tours.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#When_is_the_Perfume_Pagoda_Festival\" >When is the Perfume Pagoda Festival?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#Who_is_the_festival_dedicated_to\" >Who is the festival dedicated to?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#What_to_do_during_the_festival\" >What to do during the festival?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#6_Top_destinations_to_visit_in_Perfume_Pagoda\" >6. Top destinations to visit in Perfume Pagoda.<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#Den_Trinh\" >Den Trinh<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#Thien_Tru_Pagoda\" >Thien Tru Pagoda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#Giai_Oan_Pagoda\" >Giai Oan Pagoda<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#Huong_Tich_Cave\" >Huong Tich Cave<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#7_Must-try_activities_in_Perfume_Pagoda\" >7. Must-try activities in Perfume Pagoda<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#Take_a_pilgrimage_to_the_sacred_temples_and_pagodas_during_the_festival\" >Take a pilgrimage to the sacred temples and pagodas during the festival<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#Witness_the_beauty_of_lily_flowers_on_Yen_Stream_in_late_Fall\" >Witness the beauty of lily flowers on Yen Stream in late Fall<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/perfume-pagoda.html\/#8_Suggested_Tour_To_Perfume_Pagoda_Hanoi\" >8. Suggested Tour To Perfume Pagoda Hanoi.<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Where_is_Perfume_Pagoda_Vietnam\"><\/span>1. Where is Perfume Pagoda Vietnam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Perfume Pagoda is a large complex of pagodas, temples, and shrines on Huong Son Mountain. It is located on the right bank of Day River in the area of Huong Son Commune, My Duc District, <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/visit-hanoi-holiday-vietnam.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hanoi<\/a>.<br \/>\nHow far is Perfume Pagoda from Hanoi? It is roughly 70 km from the city center, and it takes more than 1-hour driving to get there.<\/p>\n<p><center><div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/czC_Qj7BZEo?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><center><\/center><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thanks to its location that is quite close to Hanoi, the peaceful Perfume Pagoda is a favorite place where the Hanoians and people of other northern provinces come for a weekend getaway from the bustling life.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Best_time_to_visit_the_Perfume_Pagoda\"><\/span>2. Best time to visit the Perfume Pagoda.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When to take a private tour to Huong Pagoda? Well&#8230;it depends.<br \/>\nFor people who want to feel the ecstatic vibe of the biggest religious event in the North, spring is the best time to travel. You can go there in the first 3 months of the Vietnamese New Year (often from mid January to April) when the pagoda is on its festive season. However, kindly notice that because spring is the time for pilgrimage in Vietnam, it would be crowded with flocks of people for sure.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7423\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7423\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7423\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam.jpg\" alt=\"perfume pagoda vietnam\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7423\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Lux Travel DMC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">In contrast, if you look for the tranquil atmosphere and the main aim of traveling is for sightseeing, then come there in October and November. At that time, the gem-blue Yen Stream is dotted with the purple of the lily flowers, creating an exceptionally poetic scenery to immerse yourself in. Furthermore, it is less crowded, thus you could feel the sacred vibe of the pagoda in the most authentic way.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_to_get_there_from_Hanoi\"><\/span>3. How to get there from Hanoi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_take_a_Perfume_Pagoda_tour_from_Hanoi\"><\/span>How to take a Perfume Pagoda tour from Hanoi?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There are different ways to travel to Perfume Pagoda. If you get there from <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/5-dishes-you-must-try-when-you-travel-to-hanoi.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hanoi<\/a>, you could choose either to take a public bus, ride a motorbike, or take a private car there.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Public_bus_to_Perfume_Pagoda\"><\/span>Public bus to Perfume Pagoda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">There is a public bus No. 103 that drive from My Dinh Bus Station to Perfume Pagoda and back. The bus operates from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM every day with a frequency of 15 minutes\/trip. Regarding the cost, it can\u2019t be a cheaper choice with only a 9.000 VND\/one-way ticket\/person. This is a very economical choice; however, it entails several inconveniences. You will have to share spaces with strangers and in a worse case, when it\u2019s too crowded, you will have no seat to sit down during the 1-hour-long trip.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7424\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7424\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7424\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-bus.jpg\" alt=\"perfume pagoda vietnam\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-bus.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-bus-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-bus-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7424\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Wiki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Motorbike\"><\/span>Motorbike<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Riding the scooters and motorbike is a favorable choice of local youngsters and intrepid travelers. We do not recommend taking this option because the air pollution in Hanoi these days is too severe and the route is not easy to find, also. And we bet you can\u2019t bear the awful traffic in Hanoi, also.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Private_car\"><\/span>Private car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The safest, quickest, and most comfortable way to get from Hanoi to Perfume Pagoda is to have a private car. If you are taking a tour, either a 1-day trip or an overnight excursion, with a luxury tour operator, you will transit on their luxury private car. That\u2019s the best choice to opt for.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_travel_within_the_heritage\"><\/span>How to travel within the heritage?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Still, a 10hour driving won\u2019t take you to the pagoda directly. After this journey, you\u2019ve reached the entrance of the heritage only. From the entrance where you buy the tickets, you will then board a rowboat at Duc Wharf and glide along Yen Stream to get to the main sites. This waterway is approximately 4 km long, and it will take from 45 minutes to 1 hour to get to the wharf that opens the way to the pagoda.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Along the voyage on Yen Stream, tourists will glide across the Trinh Temple and several mountains of different shapes. Listen to the boat riders carefully as they will tell you about the origin and legends of these sites.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7425\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7425\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7425\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-yen-stream.jpg\" alt=\"perfume pagoda vietnam\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-yen-stream.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-yen-stream-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-yen-stream-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7425\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yen Stream | Source: Danviet<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Different_routes_to_discover_Perfume_Pagoda\"><\/span>Different routes to discover Perfume Pagoda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Huong Tich: Trinh Temple &#8211; Thien Tru Pagoda &#8211; Tien Son Cave &#8211; Giai Oan Pagoda &#8211; Tran Song Temple &#8211; Huong Tich Cave &#8211; Hinh Bong Pagoda<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Thanh Son: Thanh Son Pagoda &#8211; Huong Dai Cave<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Long Van: Long Van Pagoda &#8211; Long Van Cave &#8211; Sung Sam Grotto<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\">Tuyet Son: Bao Dai Pagoda &#8211; Chua Ca Cave &#8211; Tuyen Son Cave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><center><div class=\"su-youtube su-u-responsive-media-yes\"><iframe width=\"640\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O-5SAbeJYtk?\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; encrypted-media; picture-in-picture\" title=\"\"><\/iframe><\/div><center><\/center><\/center><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Among them, the route to Huong Tich Cave is the main and most-picked one. It includes the top famous and important sites of the whole complex. If you are on a 1-day tour, then you should opt for this route. If you have more time to stay there overnight, you can explore other routes in the next days.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The boat trip cost is just 35,000 &#8211; 50,000 VND\/person\/round trip, depending on the route you\u2019ll choose. However, as riding the boat with 5 adults on it is an exhausting job, it is a \u201cshould\u201d to tip the ferry women when you finish the trip.<\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Perfume_Pagoda_Cable_Car\"><\/span>Perfume Pagoda Cable Car<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Once you get to the pier, you will then hike up the mountain to reach the temples and pagodas. The farthest and highest destination is Huong Tich Cave on the top of the mountain. You can choose either to take a cable car or to hike there.<br \/>\nRegarding the cable car to the cave, it takes only a few minutes to get there, which is far more comfortable than spending 30 minutes to an hour climbing up the steep steps leading to the mountain peak. It will offer a bird\u2019s eye view of the whole complex and its surrounding mountains, also.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The cable car price is 180,000 VND\/adult\/round trip and 120,000 VND\/one-way. For kids, the prices are 120,000 VND and 90,000 VND respectively. If you love to explore the pagodas and temples in a closer approach, then choose a hiking tour instead. This way is also a good way to behold the beautiful natural scenery on Huong Son Mountain.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/tour-item\/perfume-pagoda\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat\" style=\"color:#333333;background-color:#faba40;border-color:#c89534;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#333333;padding:0px 30px;font-size:22px;line-height:44px;border-color:#fccf7a;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:none\"> DISCOVER NOW!<\/span><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_History_of_the_Perfume_Pagoda\"><\/span>4. History of the Perfume Pagoda.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Perfume Pagoda\u2019s history dates back to the late 17th century. According to the pagoda\u2019s history book, it was established during the reign of Emperor Le Huy Tong (1680 &#8211; 1704). During the Independence War in the 20th century, it was severely damaged. It was later on reconstructed by Venerable Thich Vien Thanh in 1988.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7426\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7426\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7426\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-history.jpg\" alt=\"perfume pagoda vietnam\" width=\"750\" height=\"503\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-history.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-history-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-history-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7426\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Wiki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Papers also reveal that this Perfume Pagoda is a copy of Huong Tich Pagoda in Central Vietnam. Huong Tich Pagoda (also means Perfume Pagoda) is an ancient pagoda high on Huong Tich Peak of Hong Linh Mountain Range, Ha Tinh Province. This place is closely tied to the legend of Princess Dieu Thien, who later enlightened and became Avalokite\u015bvara &#8211; a Buddhist deity. Legend has it that the sacred tiger protected Princess Dieu Thien on her way to Hong Linh Mountain Range, where she settled down in a cave and practiced Buddhism. The pagoda in Ha Tinh Province is believed to date back to the 13th century, which means it appeared much sooner than the one in Hanoi.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7428\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7428\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7428\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/chuahuongperfume-pagoda-vietnam-history.jpg\" alt=\"perfume pagoda vietnam\" width=\"750\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/chuahuongperfume-pagoda-vietnam-history.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/chuahuongperfume-pagoda-vietnam-history-300x205.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7428\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Wiki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">So, why is there another \u201cPerfume Pagoda\u201d in the North? Under the Le &#8211; Trinh reign, most kings and lords and their concubines are from Hoan Chau Region (Thanh Hoa, Nghe An, and Ha Tinh Provinces today). Every year, when the spring comes, they often took a pilgrimage to Huong Tich Pagoda to attend its festival as well as to enjoy the beauty of Hoan Chau landscapes. As this pagoda is located too far from the Forbidden City, to travel there would be both dangerous and time-wasting. Therefore, Trinh Lords had a monk to survey the mountains of Ha Son Binh and built the second Perfume Pagoda there to make it easier for the concubines to travel. And that\u2019s how the pagoda in Hanoi was born.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Perfume_Pagoda_Festival_%E2%80%93_a_must-attend_for_Vietnam_culture_tours\"><\/span>5. Perfume Pagoda Festival &#8211; a must-attend for Vietnam culture tours.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">It would be a huge regret to miss the Huong Pagoda Festival when taking culture tours in Vietnam in the spring. The festival is considered one of the biggest religious events that occur after the Lunar New Year in the north in particular and in Vietnam in general.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_the_Perfume_Pagoda_Festival\"><\/span>When is the Perfume Pagoda Festival?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Annually, the Perfume Pagoda Festival takes place from the 6th day of the first lunar month to the 6th day of the third lunar month. The main festival occurs from the 15th to the 20th of the second lunar month. The pagoda welcomes millions of Buddhist pilgrims and visitors during this period of each year.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7429\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7429\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7429\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-festival.jpg\" alt=\"perfume pagoda vietnam\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-festival.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-festival-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-festival-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7429\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Baodulich.net<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_is_the_festival_dedicated_to\"><\/span>Who is the festival dedicated to?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The Festival is celebrated to worship a princess named Dieu Thien, who practiced Buddhism, incarnated, and reached enlightenment in Huong Tich Cave, which is a grotto on Huong Son Mountain. She is said to have not only protected her parents and sisters from the devils but also protected the country from war. She was canonized as Avalokitesvara \u2013 one of the Buddhist deities.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Besides the main Buddhist activities, the festival is also a chance to show respect to the ancestors as well as to Mother Nature. Along the way to the pagoda, there are several shrines and temples where the locals worship the Goddess of the Mountains, the Sacred Animals, and so on. The pilgrims would then stop by these places to show their respect and to pray.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_to_do_during_the_festival\"><\/span>What to do during the festival?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Unlike many of Vietnamese festivals which see traditional activities as the center, Huong Pagoda Festival is more about a combination of sightseeing tour and pilgrimage. On the 6th day of the 1st lunar month, the bell rings to mark the beginning of the festival. Several spiritual events take place during the festival, namely the incense offering ceremony, the procession, and the Zen ceremony. People lead their ways to the pagodas and shrines to worship the Buddha, Avalokitesvara, and other Buddhist deities and ask for favors from them. Vietnamese people come to pray for a healthy, happy, and wealthy year. Moreover, the Perfume Pagoda is also believed to be a sacred place where people who are less fortunate in giving birth come to pray for their fertility.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7430\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7430\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7430\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-festival-1.jpg\" alt=\"perfume pagoda vietnam\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-festival-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-festival-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-festival-1-440x294.jpg 440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7430\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Ereka<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">On the whole, this festival is not only dedicated to Buddhism but the whole Three Teachings that most Vietnamese people follow. It is an aggregate of 03 different religions: Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism. These religions have deep-rooted in the spiritual mind of the Vietnamese.<br \/>\nTherefore, although the hundreds of steps upward the mountain seem to be a tough route and hard to carry, pilgrims and visitors think it all worthwhile. They believe the bigger their determination is, the more luck they would get.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The festival also offers travelers a chance to conquer the spectacular landscapes of the surrounding area. A boat cruise along Yen Stream will provide you a wonderful view over the area, where you can feel the tranquility and peace of the Vietnamese countryside, which is 100% opposite to the hustle and bustle of the city life.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/tour-item\/perfume-pagoda\" class=\"su-button su-button-style-flat\" style=\"color:#333333;background-color:#faba40;border-color:#c89534;border-radius:0px\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span style=\"color:#333333;padding:0px 30px;font-size:22px;line-height:44px;border-color:#fccf7a;border-radius:0px;text-shadow:none\"> DISCOVER NOW!<\/span><\/a>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Top_destinations_to_visit_in_Perfume_Pagoda\"><\/span>6. Top destinations to visit in Perfume Pagoda.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">After times, the Perfume Pagoda nowadays is not just a small pagoda and a cave. It is a large complex of different Buddhist pagodas, temples, and shrines. The followings are the top places that you <a href=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/hanoi-opera-house.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">shouldn\u2019t forget to visit<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Den_Trinh\"><\/span>Den Trinh<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Den Trinh, which is about 300 meters from Duc Wharf, is the very first stop for the Perfume Pagoda. The shrine is located at the foot of Ngu Nhac Mountain, worshipping General Tu Ma who helped a Hung King protect the nation from outside invaders. The temple was severely destroyed during the war against the French colonizers in the 20th century and was rebuilt in 1992.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7431\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7431\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7431\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-den-trinh.jpg\" alt=\"perfume pagoda vietnam\" width=\"750\" height=\"488\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-den-trinh.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-den-trinh-300x195.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7431\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Mapio.net<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Thien_Tru_Pagoda\"><\/span>Thien Tru Pagoda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The first destination that you will visit after getting out of the boat is Thien Tru Pagoda (Heaven Kitchen), which is also known as Chua Ngoai (the Outer Pagoda). It is one of the main sites of the whole complex and is where the festival opening ceremony takes place. Additional to the special architecture and religious value, Thien Tru Pagoda also houses Vien Cong Bao Stupa &#8211; where Zen Master Vien Quang &#8211; the one that established the pagoda is buried.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_7432\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-7432\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7432\" src=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-thien-tru-pagoda.jpg\" alt=\"perfume pagoda vietnam\" width=\"750\" height=\"563\" srcset=\"https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-thien-tru-pagoda.jpg 750w, https:\/\/luxtraveldmc.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/perfume-pagoda-vietnam-thien-tru-pagoda-300x225.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-7432\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Source: Wiki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Giai_Oan_Pagoda\"><\/span>Giai Oan Pagoda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">En route to Huong Tich Grotto, you will come across Giai Oan Pagoda, whose name means \u201cthe pagoda for exculpation\u201d. The highlighted spot of this pagoda is the Thien Nhien Thanh Tri Pond (literally \u201cthe pond with natural blue water\u201d) and Giai Oan Stream that comes from 9 sources. Close to the pagoda are Tuyet Kinh Cave and Phat Tich Cave, where locates the footprint of the Avalokitesvara.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Huong_Tich_Cave\"><\/span>Huong Tich Cave<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">This is the heart of the whole heritage. It is home to Chua Trong (the Inner Pagoda) that houses the statues of Buddha, Avalokitesvara, and other Buddhist deities. This grotto possesses several stalactites and stalagmites that resemble different things in life. People believe these things are sacred so they tend to rub it and pray when visiting there.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Must-try_activities_in_Perfume_Pagoda\"><\/span>7. Must-try activities in Perfume Pagoda<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Take_a_pilgrimage_to_the_sacred_temples_and_pagodas_during_the_festival\"><\/span>Take a pilgrimage to the sacred temples and pagodas during the festival<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you are planning to take a North Vietnam culture tour to the Perfume Pagoda, remember to attend its festival. That big event lasts for 3 months and is among the biggest ritual events in Vietnam in spring. Not only is it a time to look at the tradition and culture of the northern people but it is also an opportunity to participate in several fascinating traditional games and activities like the rice-cooking contest, the tug of war, and so on.<\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Witness_the_beauty_of_lily_flowers_on_Yen_Stream_in_late_Fall\"><\/span>Witness the beauty of lily flowers on Yen Stream in late Fall<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">When the very first cold breezes blow, Yen Stream puts on its best dress to turn everyone\u2019s head from the very first look. Between October and November, the lily flowers start to bloom, covering the stream with the gorgeous purple color.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">Different from the hustle and bustle of the festival season in the spring, it\u2019s quieter and more tranquil in late autumn, making it perfect for a sightseeing tour. Coming here, you can easily catch the image of the Vietnamese girls in their traditional \u201cAo Dai\u201d shooting photos with the romantic purple flowers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">The lilies blossom early in the morning when the mist is still covering the stream and will fade when the sun hangs high. Hence, if you want to have the quintessential photos, wake up early and get to the stream at around 7 &#8211; 9 AM.<\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Suggested_Tour_To_Perfume_Pagoda_Hanoi\"><\/span>8. Suggested Tour To Perfume Pagoda Hanoi.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\">If you love to explore the beauty and cultural value of this pagoda but don\u2019t know where to start, don\u2019t worry as LuxuryTravel is here. We organize several tours to the Perfume Pagoda and other interesting destinations in North Vietnam, either a day trip or a long-day tour. 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