12 January, 2026
Vietnam Travel Group
At the beginning of the new year, going on a pilgrimage is a way for many people to find inner peace, send their wishes to the sacred, and recharge their spiritual energy for the journey ahead. Below are five of the most sacred, beautiful, and worthwhile pilgrimage destinations for those seeking a meaningful and fulfilling start to the year.
Let’s begin the new year with Vietnam Travel Group on a journey back to a place of serenity.
At the beginning of the new year, going on a pilgrimage is a way for many people to find inner peace, send their wishes to the sacred, and recharge their spiritual energy for the journey ahead. Below are five of the most sacred, beautiful, and worthwhile pilgrimage destinations for those seeking a meaningful and fulfilling start to the year.
Let’s begin the new year with Vietnam Travel Group on a journey back to a place of serenity.
Let’s begin the new year with Vietnam Travel Group on a journey back to a place of serenity.
1. Yên Tử – Quảng Ninh
The birthplace of the Trúc Lâm Zen sect
Yên Tử is not only a famous spiritual destination but also a journey of inner purification. The path leading up to Đồng Pagoda winds around the mountain, through layers of clouds, making every step feel like a release of worldly worries.
At the start of the year, visitors come to Yên Tử hoping to restore harmony of body, mind, and spirit, and to receive peaceful energy from this sacred land.
At the start of the year, visitors come to Yên Tử hoping to restore harmony of body, mind, and spirit, and to receive peaceful energy from this sacred land.
Must-try experiences:
- Taking the cable car to admire the sea of clouds
- Walking meditation through bamboo forests
- Enjoying Yên Tử Zen tea
The majestic Đồng Pagoda atop Yên Tử Mountain
2. Bái Đính Pagoda – Ninh Bình
The largest pagoda complex in Vietnam
Bái Đính holds numerous records, including the largest bronze Buddha statue in Asia and the longest Arhat corridor in Vietnam. Its vast space and magnificent architecture help visitors feel a sense of openness and clarity in their minds at the beginning of the year.
Many travelers come here to pray for good health, family harmony, and success in work and business.
Many travelers come here to pray for good health, family harmony, and success in work and business.
Highlights:
- Grand, sacred architecture
- Close to Tràng An, making it easy to combine spiritual and scenic tourism