CENTRAL VIETNAM DISCOVERY TOUR (5 DAYS 4 NIGHTS)
Central of Vietnam is the home of many world heritage sites, both natural and cultural, an ideal place to learn how Vietnam is one of the most diverse country of Asia. With this tour of 6 days, you will be introduced to amazing collections of Vietnamese greatest heritages in Phong Nha – Ke Bang, Hue, Da Nang and Hoi An.
Brief Itinerary
Welcome up on arrival at Danang airport, then we transfer to hotel in Hoi An. Check in and relax. Free at leisure in the rest of the day. Tonight, we enjoy our welcome dinner at a fine local restaurant in town. Overnight in Hoi An.
At 8:30, with the tour guide picks up; we will start walking tour around the ancient town to visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Pottery Museum, Tan Ky old house, the Cantonese congregation, the silk street of Hoi An, the temples and pagodas of Chinese appearance. In the afternoon, we transfer to Hue. On the way, visit Cham Museum, Non Nuoc Beach, Lang Co Beach. Overnight in Hue.
Hue is known as an ancient Capital city of many original historical vestiges. There are more than 100 architectural works to be extremely reflected the life of Emperors and Mandarins under Nguyen’s reign. Situated in the middle of hills on the Southern Bank of Perfume River are very beautiful tombs of Nguyen Kings.
Our tour starts at 08:00 in the morning at the lobby of the hotel. We will be met and transferred to the Wharf where we will cruise along the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda (The Heavenly Lady pagoda), from here we will have a good view of Perfume River and surroundings. And then we take our vehicle to Tu Duc King’s tomb, which is one of the most beautiful works of Royal Architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty. The tomb lies in a boundless pine forest. Then we transfer back to the city for our delicious lunch at a fine local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will visit the Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City; and Dong Ba market. Then we are relax at hotel.
After breakfast at hotel, we transfer to Danang and My Son Holly land.
My Son, located 69 km southwest of Danang, was an imperial city during the Cham dynasty, and 75km far from Hoi An. My Son is the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century. Their religion was primarily derived from Indian Hinduism. My Son is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham structures in Vietnam. The complex is comprised of seventy Hindu-like towers and temples dating from the second century. My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural works. They include temples and towers that connect to each other with complicated red brick designs. The main component of the Cham architectural design is the tower, built to reflect the divinity of the king. Our day starts at 08:00 at hotel and come back hotel at around 13:00.
Today we transfer back to the airport for our flight to home. Trip ends.
Tour highlights
Throughout the tour, you can spend time enjoying multiple beaches like Non Nuoc Beach, Lang Co Beach, My Ke Beach, and so on. In Hoi An, you will visit the ancient town, the Japanese Covered Bridge, Pottery Museum, Tan Ky old house, the silk street, temples and pagodas. Visiting Hue, you will be enchanted by the beauty of Perfume River, Old Thien Mu Pagoda, and Forbidden Citadel with royal tombs. While being here, you can also buy some souvenirs to bring home from Dong Ba market. Plus, you’ll have chance to explore My Son Sanctuary, the once capital of mighty Champa Kingdom.
