1 Yen Tu Cable Car Experience and Things You Shouldn’t Miss
Pilgrimage to the summit of Yen Tu is always an exciting journey for every visitor to Quang Ninh. Below is some key information about Yen Tu Mountain and an incredibly easy guide to taking the cable car:
1.1 A Brief Overview of the Yen Tu Cable Car
Located in Nam Mau Hamlet, 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 to make pilgrimages and pay their respects to Buddha. It was from this demand that the Yen Tu cable car was built and invested in to serve tourism purposes.
Nature has bestowed this place with spectacular scenery, along with lush, majestic mountains and forests stretching one after another to the horizon. In addition, one cannot fail to mention the sound of pagoda bells resonating beneath the full moon, blending with the tranquil, peaceful atmosphere imbued with Buddhist spirituality. Together, these elements create a perfect, sacred, and no less mysterious picture.
If you travel around Yen Tu by cable car, you will never forget the cool, misty air blending with the romantic, dreamlike scenery as you pass through the vivid green canopy of the primeval forest.
See also: A complete A-Z guide to visiting Yen Tu Pagoda when traveling to Ha Long
Visiting Yen Tu Pagoda by cable car is certainly a fascinating experience when visiting this sacred pagoda
1.2 When Is the Best Time to Take the Yen Tu Cable Car?
Which month is best for traveling to Ha Long, and when is the most suitable time to visit Yen Tu by cable car? The Yen Tu Festival begins on the 10th day of the first lunar month and lasts until the third lunar month. In the early days, the area is often extremely crowded because it attracts thousands of tourists from many different places to attend the festival.
The best times to take the Yen Tu cable car are as follows:
- If your main purpose is to pray to Buddha, you can go during the first days of the festival, but you will have to wait quite a long time for the cable car. Consider arriving early or choosing the walking route.
- However, if you are only visiting and taking photos, early February is the best time to go. At this time, the scenery is still radiant and the crowds coming to pray to Buddha have also begun to thin out, so you will not have to spend much time waiting for the cable car.
1.3 Yen Tu Cable Car Operating Hours
From the first to the third lunar month every year, the Yen Tu spring festival takes place vibrantly, attracting large numbers of tourists to visit and pay their respects at the pagoda. Therefore, the cable car service operates continuously from 05:00 to 20:00 every day.
From the fourth to the twelfth lunar month, the cable car service operates from 07:00 to 18:00.
The Yen Tu cable car experience provided by MIA.vn will be very useful for those passionate about exploration
2 Suggested Yen Tu Cable Car Tips for First-Time Visitors
With a total cable route length of 2104m to Yen Tu Pagoda, the cable car system is divided into two sections: The first section runs from Giai Oan Valley to Hoa Yen Pagoda (the Hoang Long cable car route), while the second runs from Mot Mai Pagoda to the An Ky Sinh statue area (the Bach Long cable car route).
2.1 Section 1: Hoang Long Cable Car Route
The Hoang Long cable car system is 1200 meters long and equipped with 35 cabins featuring glass floors. The cable car departs from the foot of Yen Tu Mountain and travels at a maximum speed of 6m/s at an altitude below 700m.
Sitting inside the cabin, you will be completely awed by the magical beauty of nature here. First, the cable car slowly glides past the lush green canopy of Yen Tu National Forest. It then continues across a dreamy, enchanting waterfall. Finally, there is the 1000-year-old historic Hoa Yen Pagoda, which until now you may have only seen on a television screen.
With its large number of tourists, the route has an astonishing capacity of 2400 passengers/hour.
The Yen Tu cable car is divided into 2 sections so visitors can fully enjoy the majestic beauty of the mountains and forests
2.2 Section 2: Bach Long Cable Car Route
The Bach Long cable car route is 879 meters long and equipped with 38 cabins. It begins moving from the eastern side of Mot Mai Pagoda to near the An Ky Sinh statue area. Its maximum travel speed is 5m/s, at an altitude of 700 meters.
In section 2, through the cabin window, you will see condensed water vapor, cool air, and gentle breezes weaving through extremely mystical and romantic clouds of mist. The stopping point of section 2 is the An Ky Sinh statue. This is a solemn, imposing stone statue standing between heaven and earth near the summit of Yen Tu, which you certainly cannot miss.
The Bach Long cable car route has a transport capacity of 1,800 passengers/hour.
After completing section 2, you will continue with a walking climb of just over half an hour to reach the highest summit. Here, you can easily admire Dong Pagoda—known as the highest pagoda in Asia—which also features architecture deeply imbued with spiritual culture.
After completing the second section, you will continue climbing on foot to reach the summit of Dong Pagoda
3 Latest Yen Tu Cable Car Ticket Prices
Yen Tu Tourist Area is a famous attraction, but that does not mean the cable car fares are expensive. Cable car tickets are reasonably priced and cheaper if you book a round-trip ticket.
The ticket prices for each cable car route are as follows:
Section 1: Hoang Long Cable Car Route
- One-way: 180.000 VND/person
- Round-trip: 230.000 VND/person
Section 2: Bach Long Cable Car Route
- One-way: 180.000 VND/person
- Round-trip: 230.000 VND/person
Combo ticket prices for both routes:
- Round trip for 2 sections: 260.000VND/person
- Downward trip for 2 sections: 280.000VND/person
- Up 1 section (any section) + down 2 sections: 260.000VND/ person
Note: The following groups are eligible for free Yen Tu cable car tickets:
- Monks and nuns.
- People over 70 years old (carrying an ID card or senior citizen card).
- War invalids (with a war invalid certificate).
- Children under 1.2 meters tall.
Yen Tu cable car tickets are very affordable
Other costs to consider when taking the Yen Tu cable car:
In addition to cable car transportation costs, you will need to pay for other expenses, including transportation to Ha Long, accommodation, and other dining services (if you intend to stay overnight).
There are 2 optimal options for getting to Yen Tu Tourist Area:
- Take a bus from Trinh Pagoda to Yen Tu for 20.000 VND/person/trip.
- Take an electric shuttle from the parking area to the foot of the mountain for 10.000 VND/person/trip
Reference price list for overnight accommodation.
- 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 make your visit to Yen Tu complete, you should also consider transportation, dining, and accommodation costs (if necessary)
4 Things to Note When Taking the Yen Tu Cable Car for the First Time
Taking the Yen Tu cable car is a way to save time and ensure safety in the rugged, remote mountainous area. However, to enjoy a complete and memorable trip, MIA.vn offers the following advice:
- Take care to protect your belongings and personal effects. Avoid bringing highly valuable items, as they can easily be stolen.
- You should not go to deserted places alone.
- Avoid wearing high heels or flip-flops, as they will make it difficult to move through the rugged mountainous terrain. Therefore, it is best to prepare a pair of sports shoes.
- Prepare some essential personal items such as a hat, drinking water, a power bank… to make your trip complete.
- Wear modest and polite clothing because this is a solemn place of worship.
With the Yen Tu cable car experience shared above, we hope you will have a meaningful trip and wonderful, exciting experiences with your loved ones and friends when visiting Quang Ninh. Quickly add these Yen Tu Pagoda travel tips to your plans and arrange a date with this destination.
