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| Page Views: 286 Last Visit to Hanoi: November, 2005 | Perfume Pagoda - Hidden Beauty by sailor_p - last update: Nov 30, 2005 |
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Chua Huong (Perfume Pagoda) is located in Huong Son(Perfume mountain) 70 km southwest of Hanoi. Chua Huong is not one temple but a cluster of temples and shrines in the general vicinity of Huong son. The pagoda(s) are located in My Duc hamlet in the province of Ha Tay. According to the book, Huong Son Thien Tru Pha, Huong Tich temple was built during the reign of Le Chinh Hoa (1680-1705), by a monk who happened on the site on his way to search for enlightenment. Other shrines and temples were later built in this area to take advantage of the beautiful scenery in this area. |
| A long climb up the mountain |
|  | The Climb Up to the Top The Perfume Pagoda is well-known for the annual pilgrimage of Buddhists. Every year, between February and March, Hoi Chua Huong or Chua Huong festival draws hundreds of thousands of people from all over the country. The festival is also a very popular place for young couples to meet and it is also a place where many budding romances are formed. |
| Breath-taking scenery along the trek |
| | Along the Way... Today, to accommodate the thousands of tourists each year, there are lodging facilities for those who wish to stay overnight. |
| | Finally! Upon arriving to Huong Tich grotto, there is a 120 steps descend as the temple lies deep within the grotto. At the entrance to the grotto, there is "heaven's gate" (path to heaven) and "hell's gate" (descend to hell). But the feeling of being the top after a long climb is great! |
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Cyncyn Tue Mar 18, 2008 02:59 UTC
recently I plan to go to Hanoi, the price for the cruise is US $107 ! Do you think it is still worth going ?? Cynthia | 4nnie Tue Oct 30, 2007 08:11 UTC
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Wonderful page on a most intriquing city. | benazer Thu Aug 9, 2007 17:38 UTC
You are so lucky to have been to such a beautiful place,I want some Hanoi toooooo,I want to see this lovely land toooo. |
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