RELAX AND REJUVENATE – YEN TU

The scared Yen Tu Mountain is the cradle of Truc Lam Zen Buddhism in Vietnam. Prepare to be mesmerised at Legacy Yen Tu M Gallery by Sofitel. Its 13th-century design, constructed over a period of 5 years opening late in 2019. Your stay at Yen Tu sets the scene for your holiday, to relax, meditate or be active. Yen Tu has trekking and spiritual activities available – Take the cable cars up the mountain to witness the breath taking views and explore the temples on the mountain.

LEGACY YEN TU – Glenn has inspected and stayed at the resort on numerous occasions since its opening.

Located at the foothills on the misty ridges of the Yen Tu Mountain, a sacred Zen Buddhist site, the Legacy Yen Tu resembles an ancient palace, completed with stone corridors and handcrafted ceramic floor tiles sourced from northern villages.

Each of the mountain view rooms features local design elements that recall Tran’s dynasty, incense jars, stuffed rice sacks, and more. You will hardly notice the absence of television – a purposeful exemption in order to maintain a sense of respite while indulging in yourself at this mystical property.

The location by a natural forest the serene landscape is sure to induce relaxation and a sense of calm. Ask Glenn to include a stay at Yen Tu to complement a visit to Ha Long Bay.

Glenn’s video from his stay in May 2023.

CABLE CAR JOURNEY TO THE CLOUDS

Soar over lush forest canopy and take in the breath taking views of Northern Vietnam, Yên Tử Mountain cable car allows you to experience this inspirational journey at your own pace. Stretching from the base of the mountain to just below the summit, the cable car system allows you to reach Yên Tử Mountain’s peak and explore its wooded slopes.

Offering one of the most majestic views to be witnessed anywhere in Vietnam, the cable car network runs from dawn to dusk, 365 days a year

ROUTE 1 – HOÀNG LONG CABLE CAR: YÊN TỬ MOUNTAIN BASE – HUỆ QUANG GOLDEN STUPA

Starting at the base of Yên Tử Mountain, this route brings visitors high above the trees to approximately halfway up the mountain to the destination’s spiritual and historical heart, Huệ Quang Golden Stupa. From there, visitors can explore the mountain’s pristine nature, beautiful waterfalls, rich heritage, and some of its most sacred sites before continuing to the summit by cable car or by foot.

ROUTE 2 – BẠCH LONG CABLE CAR: EASTWARD TO HOA YÊN PAGODA – GOLDEN BUDDHA STATUE

This route brings visitors from eastward to Hoa Yên Pagoda to just below the mountain’s peak. Glass-bottom cable car offers wonderful views of the forest canopy and the lush mountain landscape of northern Vietnam before visitor begin the final 45 minutes hike to Đồng Pagoda and the mountain’s iconic peak.

Call Sonya, Lyn or Glenn at THE TRAVELLERS HUT for details – 43 63 1699