Hoi An Trip Overview
A day filled with history, culture and architectural delights. Start the tour at My Son Sanctuary, the capital of the Champa Kingdom from the 4th to the 13th century Then, move to 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
– Am Phu Cave which heads down to a very mysterious trip to hell
– Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
– Climb stone steps to discover stunning caves, grottoes and a Buddhist pagoda
– Visit two Unesco World Heritage Sites; My Son Sanctuary
– Wander around the ancient towers and temples and lush green valley of My Son, the former capital of the Champa Kingdom
Additional Info
Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Hoi An, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
A day filled with history, culture and architectural delights. Start the tour at My Son Sanctuary, the capital of the Champa Kingdom from the 4th to the 13th century Then, move to 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
– Am Phu Cave which heads down to a very mysterious trip to hell
– Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
– Climb stone steps to discover stunning caves, grottoes and a Buddhist pagoda
– Visit two Unesco World Heritage Sites; My Son Sanctuary
– Wander around the ancient towers and temples and lush green valley of My Son, the former capital of the Champa Kingdom
Itinerary
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Stop At: My Son Sanctuary, Duy Phu Vietnam
We will begin our day trip with a visit to the capital and religious center of the former Champa Kingdom, My Son, which has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beautifully situated in a lush green valley, there are dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th century. Have lunch at a local restaurant.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: The Marble Mountains, Hoa Hai, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang 550000 Vietnam
n the afternoon, we will discover Marble Mountains (Vietnamese: Ngu Hanh Son; literally “five elements mountains”) You will have the opportunity to explore the stunning natural caves of the mountains and enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the mountain. Marble Mountain Linh Ung Pagoda has been designated a national historical and cultural site by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. We will also visit Am Phu Cave where there is a replica of “Heaven and Hell”, we can listen to the clapping of bats’ wings in the cave, contemplate the mysterious pagodas and the sculpturing village
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Linh Ung Pagoda, Bai But, Da Nang 550000 Vietnam
Then, we head to Son Tra Peninsula for visiting Linh Ung Bai But Pagoda is now considered as the largest pagoda in Da Nang City in both scale and art of architecture.
Duration: 30 minutes
