Tam Chuc Pagoda or Hat & Incense Village +SMALL GROUP

Highlights

• Discover the largest pagoda complex in the world at Tam Chuc
• Visit Conical Hat Village - home of Vietnam’s iconic hat to paint your own hat
• Explore Incense Village and see the vibrant incense sticks to make your incense
• Majestic Boat Cruise Tour to enjoy the marvelous landscape in Tam Chuc Pagoda
• Visit the Quan Am Temple and see the 100-ton bronze statue of Guan Yin

Description

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.

Option HALF DAY Group Tour : Visit 2 Villages: Conical Hat and Incense Craft Village + Train Street (optional)

Duration: ~ 6 hours
Morning from 7:45~13:30
Afternoon from 11:45~17:30

Discover Vietnamese handicrafts on an immersive, guided tour from Hanoi that will take you to meet a local artisan, discover a historical incense-making village, and learn about the conical hat-making process. Get a unique look at the local culture with this discovery of detailed artisanal crafts.

Start with a pickup from Hanoi’s Old Quarter and head to Chuong, a village that has been well-known for the craft of conical hat-making for over 300 years. Get an observe how conical hats are made and decorate a hat by painting it then bring it home as a souvenir.

Depart for the Quang Phu Cau village, which has been producing incense for more than 100 years. Take a walk to the center of the village and see how locals make incense on the artisanal, family scale. Meet a family who specializes in dyeing incense sticks and take in the colorful bundles of incense.

Back to the city center. First place for drop off: Hanoi Train Street. If you don't want to get drop off here, please wait in the car.

Includes

• Majestic Boat Cruise Tour to enjoy the marvelous landscape in TAM CHUC PAGODA COMPLEX
• Candy and Tea served in the Boat Cruise in TAM CHUC PAGODA COMPLEX
• Visit to Tam Chuc Pagoda Complex
• Access to Tam Quan Gate in TAM CHUC PAGODA COMPLEX
• Access to Sutra Pillar Garden in TAM CHUC PAGODA COMPLEX
• Visit to Quan Am Temple in TAM CHUC PAGODA COMPLEX
• Visit to Phap Chu Temple in TAM CHUC PAGODA COMPLEX
• Visit to Tam The Temple in TAM CHUC PAGODA COMPLEX
• Professional local guide
• Bottled water
• 01 free conical hat for painting in the hat village and take it home as a personalized souvenir
• Some free incense sticks after you made incense sticks yourself
• Bottled water
• All entrance fees
• Professional local tour guide
• Hotel pickup and drop-off at your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter area

Excludes

• Personal expenses and Optional Tips
• Surcharge for Lunar New Year ( 250.000 vnd / person )

Important Information

• The complex is large, be prepared to walk a lot
• Photography is allowed
• Dress modestly as it is a religious site

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund