Sơn Trà Trip Overview
● This walk is a fascinating sightseeing experience in the compact heritage town of Hoi An
● Enter historical houses dating as far back as the 15th Century, beautifully combining elements of Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese architecture
● Learn about the fascinating history that has shaped Hoi An today in the Hoi An Museum
● Visit the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, the only tile-roof-covered bridge outside of Japan
● Admire the grand ornamentation of ancient Chinese Assembly Halls
● Watch the art of handicraft making at a local workshop
● Drive out of the city to get fresh mountain air
● Journey by cable car 1487 meters above sea level to Ba Na Hills, famous for year-round cool temperatures and stunning views from its position above the clouds
● Wander around a French-colonial wine cellar
● Explore Tinh Tam Garden, Nghinh Phong Peak and Vong Nguyet Hill
Additional Info
Duration: 3 days
Starts: Sơn Trà, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Sơn Trà, Đà Nẵng, Vietnam
● This walk is a fascinating sightseeing experience in the compact heritage town of Hoi An
● Enter historical houses dating as far back as the 15th Century, beautifully combining elements of Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese architecture
● Learn about the fascinating history that has shaped Hoi An today in the Hoi An Museum
● Visit the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, the only tile-roof-covered bridge outside of Japan
● Admire the grand ornamentation of ancient Chinese Assembly Halls
● Watch the art of handicraft making at a local workshop
● Drive out of the city to get fresh mountain air
● Journey by cable car 1487 meters above sea level to Ba Na Hills, famous for year-round cool temperatures and stunning views from its position above the clouds
● Wander around a French-colonial wine cellar
● Explore Tinh Tam Garden, Nghinh Phong Peak and Vong Nguyet Hill
Itinerary
Day 1: HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN WALKING TOUR
Stop At: Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An 560000 Vietnam
A comprehensive walking tour through the delightful Hoi An Ancient Town, a beautifully preserved Unesco World Heritage Site which has remained virtually unchanged through the centuries.
Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer to Hoi An town. Exploring Hoi An on foot is one of the best ways to absorb the beauty of this city. While walking around Hoi An, exploring the small yet beautiful town, which tourists (even frequent visitors) find to be a place of quiet and peace. The unique atmosphere combines elements of Viet Nam, China and Japan. The most remarkable views are from the ancient houses, reminding visitors of a long gone past and providing a momentary glimpse of a more subdued and simple time.
The tour includes visits to Hoi An Museum, many of the town’s renowned Ancient Houses which boast remarkable architecture, Assembly Halls of Chinese influence, and of course the must see Japanese Covered Bridge. The last stop is at a local workshop to watch the art of handicraft making which offers you chance of capturing the most liveliful and special moments of local artisans. Return to the hotel in Da Nang.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Gold Hotel III – Spa Massage – 3 stars hotel or equivalent in Da Nang City
Day 2: Ba Na Hill – Golden Bridge Discovery in Da Nang City
Stop At: Ba Na Hills, TL 602 Hoa Ninh Hoa Vang, Da Nang Vietnam
The perfect place to escape the heat, Ba Na Hills’ lofty mountainous position means that one can often feel four distinct seasons within a single day. Not many places in the world can make this claim; which is why Ba Na is a must-see location!
Ba Na is one of the most interesting areas in the region as often one can feel the four distinct seasons within a single day: morning – spring, noon – summer, afternoon – autumn and evening – winter. As not many places in the world can make this claim; therefore, Ba Na is a must visit location. You will have chance visiting Golden Bridge which is a 150-metre long pedestrian bridge with two giant stone hands supporting the structure. It is designed to connect the cable car station with the gardens and to provide a scenic overlook and tourist attraction. With the Hiking train, visitors going to Ba Na can enjoy the view of the beautiful landscape of nature comfortably and smoothly. It takes tourists to several popular destinations including Linh Ung pagoda, Le Jardin garden and an ancient villa complex. You will also visit Linh Ung pagoda with its exquisite architectural design. It was built in 2004 and is symbolized by a 30 meters high Buddha statue that is exposed amidst an immense space of clouds and mountains. We will continue our trip discovering Tinh Tam garden, Nghinh Phong peak and Vong Nguyet hill where we can enjoy the panoramic views the areas have to offer. After lunch, we will proceed to our last stop – Man Thai Fishing Village, talking with fisher folk about traditional methods catching and rattan basket boat.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Lunch: Luxury Buffet lunch at Ba Na Hill
Accommodation included: Overnight at Gold Hotel III – Spa Massage – 3 stars hotel or equivalent in Da Nang City
Day 3: MARBLE MOUNTAIN & LINH UNG PAGODA
Stop At: The Marble Mountains, Hoa Hai, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang 550000 Vietnam
Discover the alluring beauty of two of the best sites in Da Nang; the mysterious caves, grottoes and Pagoda that are hidden inside Marble Mountain; the stunning landscape of Son Tra Peninsula and the sparkling white splendor of the 67-meter Lady Buddha statue that resides on it at Linh Ung Pagoda.
The Marble Mountain is a cluster of five marble and limestone mountains which are named after the five elements and is a popular sightseeing location in Da Nang because of its alluring beauty. Stone steps carved into the mountain lead to a Buddhist Pagoda. You can also discover stunning caves and enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the mountain. Marble Mountain is also home to Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village, which is a unique craft village to the south of the city. Situated at the foot of the Marble Mountains, this craft village has a proud history covering more than 200 years.
Leaving Marble Mountain, we will head north to visit the Son Tra Peninsula. It is 693m high above sea level and 10km from the center of Da Nang City to the North-East. Staying at this elevated position we’ll pay a visit to Linh Ung – Bai But pagoda which is considered one of the biggest pagodas in Da Nang city in both scale and architecture. The most striking feature of this vast pagoda is its huge Lady Buddha statue, which is one of the tallest in Viet Nam (67 meters) and spectacularly dominates the skyline. From here, you will see Marble Mountain along with white sand-bank. The beautiful landscape creates a unique impression that you cannot find in other place.
Duration: 4 hours
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
