Private Tour: Visit Doi Son Pagoda, a spiritual gem in Northern Vietnam
Begin your journey by climbing more than 300 stone steps, winding through lush, peaceful paths that prepare the soul for the tranquility above. Reach the summit and admire the pagoda’s unique location—backed by green hills and overlooking vast rice fields.
Explore the pagoda, which embodies the ideal feng shui concept of “resting on the mountain, facing the water.” Discover its connection to Zen Master Nguyen Minh Khong, a legendary monk known as the founder of bronze casting in Vietnam and a key figure in Vietnamese Buddhism.
Admire the architecture, which still reflects the elegance of the Ly Dynasty, with curved tiled roofs, finely carved stone pillars, and centuries-old Buddha statues. See one of its most significant relics, the Sung Thien Dien Linh stele, erected in 1121. Recognised as a National Treasure, the stele records the pagoda’s restoration and conveys the humanitarian and patriotic values of the Ly era.
Option: Private Tour the Tam Chuc largest pagoda complex in the world and Boat Cruise Tour
Discover the Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex, the largest pagoda complex in the world. Located in Ba Sao Town, Kim Bang District, Ha Nam Province, this site is an attractive destination for many visitors and Buddhist followers.
Admire the pagoda’s unique location, with its back leaning on the mountain and face overlooking the lake, creating a poetic scenery like a fairyland. Learn about the legend of “Tien Luc Nhac - Hau That Tinh” meaning “Six music bells in front – Seven stars after”.
Explore the current Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex, built on the foundation of the ancient Tam Chuc Pagoda and inaugurated in May 2019. The pagoda overlooks Tam Chuc Lake (also known as Luc Nhac Lake), with constructions such as the interior Tam Quan (Three-entrance) Gate, Sutra Pillar Garden, Quan Am (Kwan Yin) Temple, Phap Chu Temple, Tam The Temple, and Ngoc (Ruby) Pagoda.
Admire the impressive architectural works that blend seamlessly with the breathtaking natural landscapes. The complex was constructed by many skilled Vietnamese and foreign artisans, including craftsmen of Buddhism, Hinduism, and Islam.
