Yen Tu: Massive crowds flock to worship on the 6th day of the Lunar New Year (Year of the Horse).
Tens of thousands of tourists flocked to Yen Tu scenic area (Quang Ninh province) on the 6th day of the Lunar New Year of the Horse, causing localized congestion on the access roads and the cable car system.
On February 22nd (the 6th day of the Lunar New Year of the Horse), crowds of people from all over flocked to the Yen Tu historical and scenic site (Yen Tu ward, Quang Ninh province) to perform rituals of worship and enjoy the scenery at the beginning of spring. The crowds were dense from early morning, even before dawn.
Transportation infrastructure and parking lots are overloaded.
Due to the sudden surge in traffic, the road leading to the scenic area quickly became full, making the passage narrow. Overcrowding was common in the parking area as vehicles continuously poured in.
The cable car system is operating at full capacity.
To meet the needs of pilgrims and shorten travel time, many locals and tourists chose to take the cable car instead of climbing on foot. As a result, all four cable car lines across two routes had to operate at full capacity from early morning. At the station area, tourists had to queue in long lines to wait for their turn to ride.
Crowds of people packed the area around Hoa Yen Pagoda and Dong Pagoda.
At Hoa Yen Pagoda area, the number of pilgrims and tourists is very large, with almost no empty space left. This is also an important rest stop for tourists continuing their journey to the sacred peak of Yen Tu.
As noon approached, the crowds grew larger. At the Dong Pagoda on the mountaintop, the throngs of people were packed together, inching forward with small steps. Everyone hoped to touch the Dong Pagoda, the bell, and the gong to pray for good fortune and peace for themselves and their families in the new year of the Horse.
The number of visitors is expected to increase significantly compared to 2025.
According to a report from the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Ninh province, Yen Tu receives approximately 10,000 to 20,000 pilgrims daily. On the fourth day of Tet (Lunar New Year), the number of visitors reached about 35,000.
The total number of visitors to Yen Tu during the Lunar New Year holiday of the Year of the Horse is estimated at approximately 171,000. This figure marks an impressive growth rate, 2.2 times higher than the same period in 2025.
