Typically, in Vietnam, whenever we start the new year, visiting a pagoda to seek blessings is a must. What better way to usher in the Year of the Monkey than by travelling to one these top six religious places:
Phu Tay Ho Pagoda (West Lake Shrine) in Hanoi. Photo by Bùi Thụy Đào Nguyên
The Huong Pagoda (Perfume Pagoda) built into the limestone Huong Tich mountains located at the Huong Son Site in Hanoi. Photo by Bùi Thụy Đào Nguyên.
Yen Tu Pagoda in northern Quang Ninh Province. Photo by Thang Nguyen.
Bai Dinh Pagoda located atop Bai Dinh Mountain in Ninh Binh Province. Photo by Prince Roy.
Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue City. Photo by Dominik Tefert
Giac Lam Pagoda in Ho Chi Minh City. Photo Katina Rogers
Tet has a very special attached meaning to all Vietnamese, it is time for everyone to relax after a year of hard work, people come to the temple to seek blessings and pray for a lucky new year.If you have the opportunity to visit Vietnam during Tet holiday, make sure you join this festive and happy moments of Vietnamese!
