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Discover Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda & Quang Phu Cau Incense Village on a guided tour. Learn about the history of the pagoda and the process of making incense. Or Visit Incense Village & Hat Village

Highlights

• Discover the Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda, a sacred site with historical artifacts
• Explore the Quang Phu Cau Incense Village and learn about incense-making
• Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the pagoda, surrounded by pine forests
• See the unique architecture of the pagoda, with a gravel path and 12 circles
• Visit Chuong Conical Hat Crafting Village - to paint your own conical hat

Description

Option: Private Tour: Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda & Incense Village Begin your day with a visit to the Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda, located in Ninh Trung village, Liem Son commune, Thanh Liem district, Ha Nam province. This pagoda, originally known as Dzung Pagoda, is famous for its sacred and historical artifacts. Admire the pagoda's unique architecture, which leans against the mountain and is surrounded by pine forests, creating a peaceful and tranquil atmosphere. Learn about the pagoda's history, which dates back to the 11th century, and its significance as a place of worship and seclusion for King Tran Nghe Tong. Explore the pagoda's layout, which is different from other pagodas. In front of the main chamber, twelve circles are drawn on the gravel background, featuring twelve human destinies. The statue of Bodhisattva Ksitigarbha is placed solemnly inside the chamber. On the right of the main chamber, the ancestral hall is a worshipping place for 42 generations of monks of the pagoda. There is a small hall dedicated to Quan The Am (Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva), Duc Ong and Duc Thanh Hien, a housing area for monks and nuns and Buddhists followers in the pagoda, a lecture hall where Buddhist followers listen to the head monk’s daily sermon and a guest house for tourists and those participating in retreats and experiences at the pagoda. Next, head to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, where you can learn about the process of making incense from local artisans. Discover how bamboo sticks are carefully selected and undergo meticulous screening before being used. Take striking photos against vibrant backdrops of radiant red incense bundles drying in the sun. These oversized incense bundles, with their clustered heads and rounded bases, serve as perfect focal points for memorable photos. 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 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

Visit to Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda Viewing of sacred and historical artifacts at Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda Experience the tranquil atmosphere at Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda Walk through pine forests at Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda Visit to the ancestral hall at Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda Access to the lecture hall and guest house at Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda Explore gardens of fruit, vegetables, herbal medicines at Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda Visit to the mushroom growing house at Dia Tang Phi Lai Pagoda 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

Important Information

• The pagoda is located 70km from Hanoi The path to the pagoda is covered in gravel The pagoda has a unique layout compared to other pagodas Visitors can enjoy reading books and trying tea at the pagoda The pagoda is a place of worship and offers a sense of purity and comfort

Easy cancellation

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