Located 75 km south west of Hanoi, Perfume Pagoda is the most important religious area in Vietnam. Almost all Vietnamese Buddhists will make the pilgrimage here, to Perfume Pagoda at least once in their lives. A leisurely trip by row-boat through winding streams and a short trek through many pagodas in the complex will leave you with an unforgettable feeling about Vietnam's most sacred land. Festive season is from 1st to 3rd Lunar month every year (between February and April) and the area becomes extremely crowded with local people.