1 Yen Tu cable car guide and things you should not miss
A pilgrimage to the summit of Yen Tu is always an exciting journey for every visitor coming to Quang Ninh. Below is key information about Yen Tu Mountain and super easy cable car travel tips:
1.1 Brief overview of the Yen Tu cable car
Located in Nam Mau village, Thuong Yen Cong commune, Uong Bi city, Quang Ninh, Yen Tu Pagoda is known as one of the most sacred pagodas in Vietnam. Every year, tourists flock here in droves for pilgrimages and worshiping Buddha. For that reason, the Yen Tu cable car was built and invested in to serve tourism purposes.
This place is endowed by nature with breathtaking landscapes along with lush green, majestic mountains stretching to the horizon. In addition, one cannot overlook the resonating pagoda bells on every full moon, harmonizing with the peaceful, tranquil atmosphere imbued with Buddhist essence. All contribute to creating a flawless, sacred, and equally mystical picture.
If you travel to Yen Tu by cable car, you will never forget the misty, chilly air blending with the romantic, dreamlike scenery as you glide through the lush green primeval forest canopies.
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Visiting Yen Tu Pagoda by cable car is certainly a very interesting experience when visiting this sacred pagoda
1.2 When is the best time to take the Yen Tu cable car?
Which month is best to visit Ha Long and when is the most suitable time to explore Yen Tu by cable car? The Yen Tu Festival starts from the 10th day of the first lunar month and lasts until the 3rd lunar month. In the first days, this area is usually very crowded because it attracts thousands of tourists from various regions coming for the festival.
The best times to take the Yen Tu cable car are as follows:
- If your main purpose is to worship Buddha, you can go during the early days of the festival, but you will have to wait for the cable car for quite a long time. You should consider arriving early or choosing to go on foot.
- However, if you are only coming for sightseeing and photos, the beginning of the second lunar month is best. At this time, the scenery is still radiant and the crowds coming to worship Buddha have gradually thinned out, so you won't have to spend much time waiting for the cable car.
1.3 Operating hours of the Yen Tu cable car
From the 1st to the 3rd lunar month every year, the Yen Tu Spring Festival takes place bustlingly, attracting a large number of tourists to visit and worship at the pagoda. Therefore, the cable car service operates continuously from 05:00 to 20:00 every day.
From the 4th to the 12th lunar month, the cable car service only operates from 07:00 to 18:00.
The Yen Tu cable car travel tips provided by MIA.vn will be very useful for passionate explorers
2 Yen Tu cable car travel tips for first-timers
With a total length of 2104m up to Yen Tu Pagoda, the cable car system is divided into two stages: Stage 1 is from Giai Oan Valley to Hoa Yen Pagoda (Hoang Long cable car route), and stage 2 is from Mot Mai Pagoda to the An Ky Sinh statue area (Bach Long cable car route).
2.1 Stage 1: Hoang Long cable car route
The Hoang Long cable car system is 1200 meters long and equipped with 35 glass-bottom cabins. The cable car starts from the foot of Yen Tu Mountain, traveling at a maximum speed of 6m/s at an altitude below 700m.
Sitting in the cabin, you will be completely overwhelmed by the magical beauty of nature here. First, the cable car will slowly glide over the lush green canopy of Yen Tu National Forest. Then, it continues past dreamy, mystical waterfalls. Finally, it arrives at the 1000-year-old ancient relic of Hoa Yen Pagoda, which you could previously only admire on television screens.
With a large volume of tourists, the cable car line achieves an astonishing capacity of 2400 passengers/hour.
Yen Tu cable car is divided into 2 stages so that visitors can fully enjoy the majestic beauty of the mountains and forests
2.2 Stage 2: Bach Long cable car route
The length of the Bach Long cable car route is 879 meters equipped with 38 cabins, starting from the east of Mot Mai Pagoda to near the An Ky Sinh statue area. The maximum travel speed is 5m/s at an altitude of 700 meters.
In stage 2, through the cabin window, you will see condensed mist along with the chilly air and gentle breeze weaving through the cloudy layers, creating an extremely magical and poetic scene. The destination of stage 2 is the An Ky Sinh statue. This is a contemplative, majestic stone statue between heaven and earth near the peak of Yen Tu that you certainly cannot miss.
The Bach Long cable car route achieves a transport capacity of 1,800 passengers/hour.
At the end of stage 2, you will continue tackling a hike of over half an hour to reach the highest peak. Here, you can easily admire Dong Pagoda—known as the highest pagoda in Asia, while also boasting architecture steeped in spiritual culture.
After completing the 2nd stage, you will continue hiking to reach the top of Dong Pagoda
3 Latest Yen Tu cable car ticket prices
Yen Tu tourist area is a famous sightseeing destination, yet cable car tickets are not expensive because of this. Cable car travel fares are reasonable and even cheaper if you purchase round-trip tickets.
Specific ticket prices for each cable car route are as follows:
Stage 1: Hoang Long cable car route
- One-way: 180,000 VND/person
- Round-trip: 230,000 VND/person
Stage 2: Bach Long cable car route
- One-way: 180,000 VND/person
- Round-trip: 230,000 VND/person
For combo ticket prices for both routes:
- Round trip for 2 legs: 260,000 VND/person
- Downhill for 2 legs: 280,000 VND/person
- Uphill 1 leg (any) + downhill 2 legs: 260,000 VND/person
Note: Some groups eligible for free Yen Tu cable car tickets include:
- Monks and nuns.
- Elderly people over 70 years old (bring ID card or senior citizen card).
- Wounded veterans (with wounded veteran card).
- Children under 1.2 meters tall.
Yen Tu cable car ticket prices are very affordable
Some other expenses for the Yen Tu cable car experience:
In addition to cable car travel expenses, you will need to pay for some other costs, including transportation to Ha Long, room booking, and other dining services (if you plan to stay overnight).
To travel to the Yen Tu tourist attraction, there are 2 optimal options:
- Travel by bus from Trinh Pagoda to Yen Tu with a ticket price of 20,000 VND/person/trip.
- Travel by electric shuttle from the parking lot to the foot of the mountain with a ticket price of 10,000 VND/person/trip
Reference price list for overnight rooms:
- Private room: from 150,000 to 500,000 VND/room/night
- Dormitory room: from 100,000 to 180,000 VND/bed/night
Reference price list for restaurant services:
- From 40,000 to 90,000 VND/meal/person (you can enjoy both vegetarian and non-vegetarian dishes).
To ensure your visit to Yen Tu is complete, you should factor in additional costs for transportation, dining, and accommodation (if needed)
4 Tips for taking the Yen Tu cable car for the first time
Taking the Yen Tu cable car is a way of traveling that saves time and ensures safety in the rugged, wild mountainous area. However, to have a complete and memorable trip, MIA.vn shares a few tips with you:
- Protect your belongings and personal items carefully. Limit carrying high-value items as they can easily be stolen.
- You should not go to deserted places alone.
- Avoid wearing high heels or flip-flops because it will be difficult to move around in the rugged mountain terrain. Therefore, it is best to prepare a pair of sneakers for yourself.
- Prepare a few necessary personal items such as hats, drinking water, power banks, etc., to make the trip complete.
- Dress modestly and politely because this is a solemn place of worship.
With the above Yen Tu cable car experiences, hopefully you will have a meaningful trip and wonderful, exciting experiences with your loved ones and friends when visiting the land of Quang Ninh. Quickly pocket more experiences of visiting Yen Tu Pagoda and plan your trip to this place soon!
