With its nature-friendly landscape and distinctive cultural and spiritual values, the World Cultural Heritage site of Yen Tu continues to be a popular choice for many visitors during this year’s holiday.
In the first two days of the April 30 - May 1 holiday, Yen Tu welcomed around 10,000 domestic and international tourist arrivals, mainly in small groups and families. Accommodation services at Legacy Yen Tu and Nuong Village were fully booked, with most reservations made weeks before the holiday.
Mr. Kevil Farrol, a tourist from France, shared: “I really love Vietnamese culture, especially Buddhism. That is why I learned more about Yen Tu and decided to visit. The atmosphere here is extremely fresh and pleasant. The forests, streams and architecture of Yen Tu create an ancient and peaceful feeling. I also joined many interesting activities and have come to appreciate Vietnamese culture even more.”
Visitors to Yen Tu can also take part in many special activities such as the yoga session “Breath of the Fatherland”, the cooking class “Patriotic Fresh Spring Rolls”, the buffet “Flavours of the Three Regions”, and experiences of wearing traditional costumes.
A highlight is the pilgrimage journey to the sacred mountain peak, where visitors not only conquer the height but also seek inner peace. Visitors can join the journey in the early morning to watch the sunrise or in the afternoon to enjoy the sunset.
Various cultural activities and attractive folk games such as clay firecracker making, rice-pounding competitions, conical hat weaving and horse riding are held throughout the day. In particular, the performance “The Quintessence of Vietnamese Colours” featuring traditional music, quan ho folk singing, “cheo” singing, “then” singing… creates a diverse and engaging cultural space.
Nguyen Thi Minh Tam, a visitor from Ha Noi, said: “My family and I chose to fully enjoy our holiday at Yen Tu. Just walking in the fresh and peaceful environment here makes me feel very comfortable. Although we stayed for only three days and two nights, almost every family member was busy with different activities and experiences. We had many memorable moments at Yen Tu.”
With infrastructure and services at Yen Tu continuing to be upgraded in a synchronised manner, from the cable car system and accommodation areas to rest stops, visitor experiences have been significantly enhanced. The harmonious combination of preserving traditional values and developing modern services has helped Yen Tu maintain its distinctive identity while meeting diverse market demand. In addition, the policy of free admission tickets until December 31, 2028, along with free parking for both cars and motorbikes at Ha Kieu station until December 31, 2026, has created favourable conditions and helped attract large numbers of visitors.
By Hoang Quynh
