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Half Day Sacred Pagodas and the Ancient Origins of Water Puppetry
$138
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Thay Pagoda and Tay Phuong Pagoda beckon with their serene beauty, located just 18.6 miles (30 km) southwest of Hanoi. This half-day private tour invites you to delve into the rich tapestry of Vietnamese Buddhist history while surrounded by breathtaking landscapes.
- 🏷️ Private Tour: Enjoy a fully personalized experience with a professional English-speaking guide dedicated to your journey.
- 🚌 Complimentary transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle ensures a comfortable ride to and from the pagodas.
- ⏰ Choose between morning or afternoon departure slots, allowing you the flexibility to plan your day as you wish.
- 🌄 Begin your adventure at Thay Pagoda, an 11th-century masterpiece nestled at the foot of a limestone mountain.
- 🗿 Marvel at the intricate jackfruit-wood statues, including the renowned Arhats, that adorn Tay Phuong Pagoda, a true museum of Buddhist sculpture.
- 📚 Gain insights into the significance of each site as your knowledgeable guide shares stories of the monks and the artistry behind the structures.
- 🌱 Wander through the peaceful grounds, where the vibrant colors of Buddhist ceremonies come to life, especially during auspicious dates of the Lunar calendar.
- 🏞️ Explore the charming hillside village adjacent to the pagodas, immersing yourself in the local culture and tranquility of the area.
- 🎟️ All entrance fees are included, ensuring a seamless experience as you visit these sacred sites.
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Private Tour
Pickup included
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 4 hours
- All applicable taxes and service charges
- Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
- A half day tour with a professional English-speaking guide.
- All entrance fees for visits as mentioned in the description
- Travel insurance coverage for customers (highly recommendable)
- Hotel expenses of a personal nature, should an overnight be included: this includes mini-bar consumption, laundry, room service, any telephone or other communication cost not mentioned in the program
- Transfers for customers arriving or departing from any airport or resorts located outside the general pick-up and drop-off locations, otherwise supplementary charges will be applied
- Any airline tickets, visa fees, additional transportation cost from and to the general meeting point
- Hotel accommodation in the destination of commencement.
- Personal expenses such as meals, drinks, tips and gratuities, shopping, portage fees and optional tours, unless otherwise stated
- Single supplement charges for single travellers, where applicable
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Thay TempleOur English speaking guide and driver will wait for you in the hotel lobby from where we leave the city centre for our tour through Buddhist history in northern Vietnam. Customers have the freedom to choose from a morning or an afternoon excursion to these famous grounds in Vietnamese Buddhism. Located 30 kilometres south-west of Hanoi is the Thay Pagoda (Master's Pagoda). Whilst a temple is a place that worships the dead, a pagoda is a place to worship the Lord Buddha. Thay Pagoda is widely known for its finely carved statues in lacquer and gold of Buddha in his past and present form and its colourful Buddhist ceremonies performed here during auspicious dates of the Lunar calendar.
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The pagoda itself dates back to the 7th century and is also remarkable for its impressive collection of Buddhist wooden statues from the 17th century. Figures representing "The Conditions of Man" are the pagoda’s most celebrated feature – carved from jackfruit wood, many dates from the 18th century. Take the steep steps up to the main pagoda building, then find a path at the back that loops down past the other two pagodas and wander through the adjacent hillside village. The temple complex itself can be rather confusing with lots of hidden corners and smaller parts of the pagoda that tell you yet another story – just follow your guide and you will gain a deeper understanding. The temple is filled with references made by the reincarnations of deities that shaped the foundation of this holy site.
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Half Day Sacred Pagodas and the Ancient Origins of Water Puppetry
$138
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!