Tam Chuc Pagoda – Diem Trang Phi Lai Temple

07:00: Pick-up from your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi.

07:30: Departure from the Hanoi Opera House to Tam Chuc.

09:00: Arrive at the Tam Chuc spiritual tourism complex. The first stop is at Thuy Dinh Guesthouse, which features murals depicting the entire pagoda complex. Guests can freely admire the view and take photographs.

09:30: The guide will lead you to the electric vehicle station for a tour of Tam Chuc Pagoda. This sacred site features thousands of meticulously crafted stone carvings. After passing through the Tam Quan Gate, you'll walk through the Garden of Pillars, each weighing about 200 tons, leading to the majestic Tam Dien with three main halls: Quan Am Hall, Tam The Hall, and Phap Chu Hall, each dedicated to a different Buddha with its own spiritual significance.

For those interested in Ngoc Pagoda, be aware that it requires good physical fitness as it involves climbing 299 stone steps. Alternatively, you can purchase an additional Tuệ Tĩnh electric vehicle ride to keep pace with the tour schedule. From Ngoc Pagoda, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding landscape.

12:30: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

14:00: Depart for Diem Trang Phi Lai Temple (Dong Temple) in Thanh Liem, Ha Nam. This temple is renowned for its beauty and tranquility, set among pine forests that evoke a sense of serenity and detachment from the world.

16:00: Return to Hanoi.

18:30: Arrive in Hanoi, concluding the pilgrimage tour. Farewell and see you again!