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. This tour takes you to visit the most famous pagoda in the suburbs of the Hanoi capital.
8:00 AM: Start from your hotel and delve into the charming countryside west of Hanoi. Arrive at Tay Phuong Pagoda (Western Pagoda) which is located on a hill accessible by 230 laterite steps. This pagoda is well known by all Vietnamese people for its magnificent statues and curly roofs which have transcended down into Vietnamese poetry.
Continue to Thay Pagoda (Master Pagoda) where the famous monk named Tu Dao Hanh spent his life practicing the Buddhist movement named Tantrism (phật giáo Mật Tông) and the homeland of water puppetry.
Return to Hanoi and enjoy a delicious lunch of Bun Cha and Nem cua (grilled pork with noodles and crab spring rolls) at NEM VUONG restaurant, 106 K1 Giang Vo Street.