Hoi An Trip Overview
A full day of historical and architectural wonder; from the natural beauty of a mountain made of marble to classic oriental architecture dating back hundreds of years.
Highlights:
– Visit Marble Mountains, one of the former king’s favorite spots for its wonderful panoramic views of the Eastern Sea
– Climb stone steps to discover stunning caves, grottoes and a Buddhist pagoda
– Am Phu Cave which heads down to a very mysterious trip to hell
– Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
– Watch skilled sculptors create marvelous marble products
– Wander around the perfectly preserved ancient town (dating back to the 15th century) of beautiful Hoi An.
– Enter some of the old houses and community halls for a wonderful glimpse into the traditional past of Vietnam
– Watch tradition come to life
Additional Info
Duration: 9 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Hoi An, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
A full day of historical and architectural wonder; from the natural beauty of a mountain made of marble to classic oriental architecture dating back hundreds of years.
Highlights:
– Visit Marble Mountains, one of the former king’s favorite spots for its wonderful panoramic views of the Eastern Sea
– Climb stone steps to discover stunning caves, grottoes and a Buddhist pagoda
– Am Phu Cave which heads down to a very mysterious trip to hell
– Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
– Watch skilled sculptors create marvelous marble products
– Wander around the perfectly preserved ancient town (dating back to the 15th century) of beautiful Hoi An.
– Enter some of the old houses and community halls for a wonderful glimpse into the traditional past of Vietnam
– Watch tradition come to life
Itinerary
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Stop At: The Marble Mountains, Hoa Hai, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang 550000 Vietnam
The Marble Mountains (Vietnamese: Ngu Hanh Son; literally “five elements mountains”) is a popular sightseeing location in Da Nang because of its alluring beauty. Upon arrival, we will take many steps up to visit the caves and pagodas as well as admire the beautiful panoramic view.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Linh Ung Pagoda, Bai But, Da Nang 550000 Vietnam
You will then go to visit Son Tra Linh Ung Pagoda. Built under the reign of King Minh Mang during the Nguyen Dynasty (the 19th century), legend has it a Buddhist statue drifted downstream to the area and got anchored at a sandy embankment.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An 560000 Vietnam
Then discover the city of Hoi An on foot. While walking through the city, we will make a few stops to visit Hoi An Museum, many of the town’s renowned Ancient Houses which boast remarkable architecture, Assembly Halls of Chinese influence; Art Craft Manufacturing Workshop and of course the must-see Japanese Covered Bridge. These spots are considered as typical architecture styles in Hoi An and reflect clearly the cross culture among France, Japan, China and Vietnam. Used to be a prosperous seaport city in the 16th century, passing over hundreds of years and withstanding the severity of the weather, Hoi An still exists and keeps the ancient and quiet beauty.
Duration: 3 hours
