At the beginning of spring, the trend of spiritual tourism becomes the choice of many tourists, not only with the desire to pray for peace and luck, many families also take advantage of this occasion to explore and return to spaces imbued with culture and history.
Ba Chua Kho Temple
Ba Chua Kho Temple (Bac Ninh province) is a famous spiritual destination with the custom of praying for wealth and fortune at the beginning of the year. At the beginning of spring, this place attracts a large number of people and business owners to offer sacrifices, hoping for a favorable business year. This is a characteristic folk belief of the ancient Kinh Bac region.
Hung Temple
Hung Temple (Phu Tho province) is a sacred symbol of the spirit of "drinking water, remembering the source". Although the main festival takes place in March of the lunar calendar, at the beginning of spring, many tourists still come to offer incense and commemorate the Hung Kings. The sacred space on Nghia Linh mountain at the beginning of the new year often brings a sense of solemnity and reverence.
Keo Pagoda
Keo Pagoda (formerly Thai Binh, now Hung Yen province) is a typical ancient Buddhist architectural work of the Northern Delta region. Spring at Keo Pagoda at the beginning of the year is an opportunity for tourists to worship, learn about the cultural and architectural values and enjoy the peaceful space of the Northern countryside.
Phu Tay Ho
Phu Tay Ho (Hanoi City) is a familiar spring tourist destination for people in the Capital. Located next to West Lake, Phu Tay Ho is associated with the Mother Goddess worship belief, attracting tourists to pray for peace and luck. The sacred space of Phu Tay Ho in the heart of Hanoi creates a special attraction every early spring.
Perfume Pagoda
Huong Pagoda (Hanoi City) is a famous spring spiritual destination with a journey to visit the mountains and waters of Huong Son. Tourists often love the experience of sitting on a boat on Yen stream, stepping through the stone steps leading to Huong Tich cave, feeling the harmony between nature and spirituality. Huong Pagoda Tourism Festival 2026 takes place from February 18th to the end of May 11th (ie from the 2nd day of the first lunar month to the 25th day of the 3rd year of Binh Ngo. This is a festival imbued with the traditional cultural activities of Vietnamese people.
Yen Tu
Yen Tu (Quang Ninh province) is associated with the Truc Lam Zen sect founded by Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong. The pilgrimage to Yen Tu at the beginning of spring is not only religious but also a journey of contemplation, immersing yourself in the sacred mountain and forest space.
Bai Dinh Pagoda
Bai Dinh Pagoda (Ninh Binh province) stands out with its large scale and magnificent Buddhist architecture, located in the Trang An heritage complex. At the beginning of spring, Bai Dinh Pagoda becomes a pilgrimage and peace praying spot for a large number of Buddhists and tourists. With a large space and majestic mountain scenery, tourists can combine pilgrimage and sightseeing, and ecotourism.
Tam Chuc Pagoda
Tam Chuc Pagoda (old Ha Nam, now belonging to Ninh Binh province) is a new spiritual complex, located between vast lakes and limestone mountains, creating a spacious and sacred scene. Spring travel at Tam Chuc Pagoda is suitable for families who want to travel near Hanoi, gently but still with spiritual depth.
Tran Temple
Tran Temple (formerly Nam Dinh, now Ninh Binh province) is associated with the belief in worshiping the Tran kings - the prosperous dynasty in the nation's history. At the beginning of spring, many tourist groups often come to Tran Temple to commemorate ancestors' merits, praying for national peace and prosperity. The traditional festival atmosphere has created a unique beauty for this destination.
