Religion in Vietnam is rich and complex. Significant percentages of Vietnamese follow folk religions, Buddhism, sects of Christianity, or define themselves as non-religious. At All Asia Tours, we offer group, private, and specialized itineraries that include Vietnam’s most sacred sites. These tours promise to be enriching for the religious and non- religious alike.

The Thien Mu Pagoda is a Buddhist temple along the Perfume River -- one of the highlights of the old Imperial City of Hue. Hanoi’s One Pillar Pagoda was built in the 11th century and is believed to give its pilgrims abundant health and wealth. Buddhist Ngoc Son Temple (Tortoise Pagoda) is also in Hanoi on an island in tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake.

In the 5th century B.C., China influenced many Vietnamese temples, which were built to practice Confucianism and Taoism. Hanoi’s Temple of Literature is an impressive Confucian temple and the site of Vietnam’s first university. The names of some of Vietnam’s most eminent scholars are on display, and students often come here to pray for good grades.

Vietnam’s preeminent Christian landmark is the Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh. This towering Catholic church was constructed from brick imported from Marseille and adorned with over fifty jewel-toned, stained glass windows.