Hoi An Trip Overview
Jump into a jeep for the ultimate exploration of Da Nang and its surrounding sites. Cruise in rugged style on war-time roads, up mountain and through lush jungle to wartime stations, just as the American GIs did in this sturdy vehicle widely used during wartime in Vietnam.
Highlights:
– Cruise along war-time roads enjoying fresh sea air in your hair and lungs
– Explore the caves and temples carved into Marble Mountains and enjoy spectacular coast and city views
– Visit Linh Ung Pagoda and behold the 70-feet Lady Buddha Statue that dominates the Da Nang skyline
– Learn the myth behind Son Tra Peninsula and the Chess Board-shaped stone located here
– Visit famous war-time sites, from Da Nang Beach to Monkey Mountain Heliport Vestige, the Army Radar Station and war-time bunkers
– Enjoy spectacular views, from the 360 panoramic sight of the Eastern Sea to the top of the world-famous Hai Van pass
Additional Info
Duration: 10 hours
Starts: Hoi An, Vietnam
Trip Category: Day Trips & Excursions >> Day Trips
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What to Expect When Visiting Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
Jump into a jeep for the ultimate exploration of Da Nang and its surrounding sites. Cruise in rugged style on war-time roads, up mountain and through lush jungle to wartime stations, just as the American GIs did in this sturdy vehicle widely used during wartime in Vietnam.
Highlights:
– Cruise along war-time roads enjoying fresh sea air in your hair and lungs
– Explore the caves and temples carved into Marble Mountains and enjoy spectacular coast and city views
– Visit Linh Ung Pagoda and behold the 70-feet Lady Buddha Statue that dominates the Da Nang skyline
– Learn the myth behind Son Tra Peninsula and the Chess Board-shaped stone located here
– Visit famous war-time sites, from Da Nang Beach to Monkey Mountain Heliport Vestige, the Army Radar Station and war-time bunkers
– Enjoy spectacular views, from the 360 panoramic sight of the Eastern Sea to the top of the world-famous Hai Van pass
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: The Marble Mountains, Hoa Hai, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang 550000 Vietnam
Drive along the coastline to the historic Marble Mountains. Here, we can explore the caves and temples built right into the mountain and observe spectacular views of the expanding city of Da Nang and the famous Da Nang Beach
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Linh Ung Pagoda, Bai But, Da Nang 550000 Vietnam
The tour will then continue along to the coast of Monkey Mountain, where the road climbs to Son Tra Quan Yin Goddess at Linh Ung unveiled from July 2010.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Son Tra Mountain, Da Nang Vietnam
Then, we will visit Ban Co Peak. From here, you can take a look at the whole Da Nang city and the bow shaped seashore forming Da Nang Bay. Then, go to Monkey Mountain Heliport Vestige. Built in 1965 by US army, the Monkey Mountain Helicopter Port was a strategic site for supplying accessing and withdrawing to/from mountain – bases. At the height of 580 meters above the sea level, Son Tra view Tower offers panoramic views of Da Nang, Son Tra Beach and the lush green surrounding forest. Nearby stands the Army Radar Station dated back from 1960s, considered as “Indochina’s Miraculous Eyes”. From here, we can have wonderful ocean views stretching as far as the eye can.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Vietnam
After lunch, the tour continues along the North coast of Da Nang to the top of Hai Van Pass where bunkers remaining from the war can be explored.
Duration: 1 hour
