Yen Tu Festival 2027 – Yen Tu is where King Tran Nhan Tong renounced worldly life to practice Buddhism and founded the Truc Lam Zen Buddhist sect. Every spring, millions of Buddhist devotees and tourists from all over the country make a pilgrimage to this sacred mountain peak, perched about 1,068 meters above sea level, to pay homage at Dong Pagoda (Bronze Pagoda).
Quick Information
- Time: Opens on the 10th day of the first lunar month: February 15, 2027
- Location: Yen Tu, Quang Ninh
- Ticket Prices: Subject to the admission and cable car fares at the relic site
- Main Activities: Yen Tu Spring Festival opening ceremony, peak pilgrimage season
Event Schedule
- The opening ceremony takes place on the 10th day of the first lunar month, corresponding to February 15, 2027, on the Gregorian calendar.
- The festival season lasts through the end of the third lunar month.
Highlights
- The opening ceremony at Trinh Pagoda.
- The pilgrimage route passing through Giai Oan Stream, Hoa Yen Pagoda, and Mot Mai Pagoda to Dong Pagoda.
- Visiting Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Monastery, bamboo groves, and ancient pine forests.
Transportation and Getting There
- Yen Tu is about 130 km from Hanoi, conveniently accessible via the Hanoi – Ha Long Expressway.
- A cable car system is available to shorten mountain climbing time.
Travel Tips
- You should wear sneakers or trekking shoes and dress warmly as it is quite cold at the summit.
- It is recommended to visit on weekdays to avoid crowds and long waits for the cable car.
- Check the latest admission and cable car fares before your departure.
Times and activities are subject to change based on announcements from the Organizing Committee. Gregorian dates are converted from the lunar calendar.
