06:30 AM: Pick-up by the tour guide at the Opera House in Hanoi and depart for Hà Nam.
09:00 AM: Arrive at the Tam Chúc spiritual tourism complex. The first stop is the Thủy Đình Guesthouse, featuring panoramic paintings of the temple. Enjoy free time to admire the scenery and take photos.
09:30 AM: Transfer to the electric shuttle for a tour of Chùa Tam Chúc. Here, you will witness intricately crafted stone murals and architectural marvels. After passing through the Tam Quan Gate, walk up to the main hall, passing the Vườn Cột Kinh (Pillar Garden) with each pillar weighing about 200 tons. The grand Tam Điện (Three Temples) includes: Điện Quan Âm, Điện Tam Thế, and Điện Pháp Chủ, each dedicated to a different Buddha with unique spiritual significance.
For those visiting Chùa Ngọc, be prepared for a strenuous climb of 299 stone steps. Alternatively, you can purchase an additional Tuệ Tĩnh electric shuttle ticket to explore the Three Temples, which includes guided tours and transportation to and from the shuttle stop.
12:30 PM: Lunch at a local restaurant.
02:00 PM: Depart for Tịnh Viện Di Đà (Chùa Cây Thị) located in Ha Nam. This temple, renowned for its beautiful and tranquil architecture amidst a pine forest, offers a serene and transcendent atmosphere.
❗ Note: If fewer than 10 guests are on the tour, there will be no guide inside Chùa Cây Thị. The bus will drop you at the temple entrance, and you will have free time to explore.
04:00 PM: Return to Hanoi.
06:30 PM: Arrive back in Hanoi, concluding the spiritual journey. See you again!