Huong Pagoda Festival 2027 – The Huong Son scenic complex is located in Huong Son Commune, Hanoi (formerly part of My Duc District), about 60 km from central Hanoi. It gathers over 20 pagodas, temples, and caves nestled amidst rolling mountains and streams, reflecting a harmonious blend of Buddhism, Taoism, and folk beliefs. Every spring, millions of Buddhists and visitors from all over gather here to offer incense and pray for peace and good fortune for the new year.
Summary Information
- Time: From the 6th day of the 1st lunar month to the end of the 3rd lunar month (from February 11, 2027)
- Location: Huong Pagoda, Huong Son, Hanoi
- Ticket Prices: Huong Tich route ticket in 2026: adults 230,000 VND, seniors and students 170,000 VND, children 60,000 VND; round-trip cable car 260,000 VND
- Main Activities: Opening incense-offering ceremony, Peak spring pilgrimage season, Huong Tich apricot harvest season, Festival closing thanksgiving ceremony
Festival Schedule
- Festival opening on the 6th day of the 1st lunar month, corresponding to February 11, 2027.
- The festival lasts until the end of the 3rd lunar month.
- The peak period for welcoming visitors runs from the opening day through the 15th day of the 1st lunar month (Lantern Festival).
Key Highlights
- Huong Tich Route: Duc Pier, taking a boat ride along the Yen Stream, passing Trinh Temple, Thien Tru Pagoda, and Giai Oan Pagoda to Huong Tich Cave – known as the "Foremost Cave under the Southern Sky." Accessible on foot or by cable car.
- Long Van – Tuyet Son Route: Long Van Pagoda, Tuyet Son Cave, and Bao Dai Pagoda; a quieter, more peaceful journey.
- Thanh Son Route and Tuyet Quynh Route: Ideal choices for those who wish to avoid crowded scenes.
- Solemn festival opening incense-offering ceremony at Thien Tru Pagoda.
- Local specialties: che lam (ginger sticky rice bar), Huong Tich apricots, sang vegetables, and cu mai (wild yam) cake.
Transportation & Directions
- Motorbike, Car: Travel along National Highway 21B or Phap Van Expressway, then turn toward My Duc; takes about 1.5–2 hours.
- Bus: Bus route 211 from My Dinh bus station, or take a bus to My Duc and then take a taxi or motorbike taxi to Duc Pier.
- Day Tour: Includes round-trip transfer, entrance tickets, and boat tickets; an optimal choice for families and seniors.
Tips for Visitors
- Wear polite, modest clothing and comfortable sneakers suitable for climbing.
- Purchase tickets at official ticket counters and clearly agree on the boat fare before boarding.
- Bring drinking water, a light raincoat, and take careful care of personal belongings.
- Do not place or tuck small change onto Buddha statues, and help maintain general hygiene.
- Ticket prices for 2027 are subject to change as announced by the Organizing Committee.
Schedules and activities are subject to change according to announcements from the Organizing Committee. Gregorian calendar dates are converted from the lunar calendar.
