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RELIGIONS & SPIRITUALITY ESCAPADE IN HANOI (VNEHAN-01)
4 days / 3 nights

A predominantly Buddhist country, Vietnam is at the crossroads of a multitude of influences, from Chinese and Khmer
to Hindu, with the emergence of the Champa Kingdom. Later, French colonization brought with it Christianity. Today,
Vietnam is a remarkable mosaic of religions that coexist peacefully. Our escapade opens the doors to the most beautiful
temples, pagodas and churches, not forgetting those of tai chi and meditation, while enjoying vegetarian dishes!

OUR HIGHLIGHTS

• Discovery of the Mausoleum of President Ho Chi Minh, where the remains of the national hero and
father of the nation are laid to rest.
• Excursion to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century.
• Visit several pagodas (Tran Quoc Pagoda, Bich Dong Pagoda...) and cathedrals (Phat Diem Cathedral,
Saint Joseph Cathedral in Hanoi...).
• Visit the Museum of Ethnology, presenting a mosaic of Vietnam’s 54 officially recognized ethnic
groups.
• Meeting and spiritual discovery with a monk during a visit to a Buddhist sanctuary. Introduction to
meditation, followed by a vegetarian lunch.

With a population of around 100 million, Vietnam is home to 54 ethnic groups: the
Viet (Kinh) and 53 minority groups. The latter often include numerous local groups. The
languages of Vietnam’s ethnic groups are equally diverse, with five language families.