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Considered as the main religion and follow by the majority of Vietnamese people, Buddhism was introduced into Vietnam in the early 2nd century and became popular in many regions, therefore visiting pagodas, praying for happiness, fortune and luck is a very beautiful traditional culture of the Vietnamese people. With this tour, you will have chance to practice the custom of visiting pagoda, prepare by yourself offering to the saints, pray and interact with monks or Buddhist followers to understand about this religion.
Places to visit:
Thay Pagoda
Tay Phuong Pagoda
Tram Gian Pagoda
Atention: Dresses that cover your knees and shoulders
06:00: Car and tour guide pick you up at the meeting point, depart for Thay Pagoda.
07:30: Arrive at Thay Pagoda, where Zen master Tu Dao Hanh is worshiped with his 3 lives. He is the Sangha, the Buddha, the King and is considered by the people as the father of Vietnamese water puppetry.
You visit the pagoda, enjoy Thuy Dinh - the place where water puppetry is performed every early spring festival. You are free to climb the mountain, enjoy the natural scenery of Doai, visit Coc Co Cave, a beautiful and famous mountain cave. Have a break for lunch.
14:00: You visit Tay Phuong Pagoda - the temple has a very rich and valuable system of Buddha statues.
Continue the journey, you visit the Tram Gian Pagoda - an ancient temple with hundreds of elaborately and delicately built houses. Water puppet show every spring festival. You are free to climb the mountain, enjoy the natural scenery of Doai, visit Coc Co Cave, a beautiful and famous mountain cave.
16:00: Car takes you back to Hanoi.
17:30: Arrive in Hanoi, tour ends.
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