Tour Code: CDN Half Day Depart: 8:00am or 13:30pm

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1 Tour Code: CDN Half Day Depart: 8:00am or 13:30pm Take a walk through the past and learn about Da Nang and Vietnam s turbulent war history at the Museum of the Fifth Military Zone View a replica of Ho Chi Minh s simple stilt home as you find out more about Vietnam s favorite Uncle (Uncle Ho) at the Ho Chi Minh Museum Gain fascinating insight into the ancient Hindu-worshipping Cham civilization as you view the world s most extensive collection of Cham artifacts at the Cham Museum Treat your eyes to wonderful works of art and antiques belonging to a talented local artist at Dong Dinh Museum See with your own eyes the modern Da Nang attraction that everyone s talking about-the firebreathing Dragon Bridge, followed by a visit to the longest suspension bridge in Vietnam- Thuan Phuoc Bridge Da Nang is not only famous for its beautiful sandy beaches, but also for its bridges and museums. From the hotel, we will visit Ho Chi Minh Museum. It features a replica of President Ho s home in Ha Noi with a fishpond, a house on stilts, its garden and other relics. It's all very genuine and feels as though 'Uncle Ho' is still there. Next is the Museum of the Fifth Military Zone, which has a lot of large war equipment including aircraft and tanks that were captured in the French and American wars by the soldiers of the Fifth Military Division. Leaving these museums, we will continue to the Cham Museum. With their roots dating back as far as 192 AD, Vietnam's indigenous Cham people lived an Indian way of life in both culture and language. The Cham Museum in Da Nang is dedicated to this period and the Champa existence which began predominantly in the coastal areas of Vietnam. Housing the largest exhibition of Cham sculpture in the world, the museum displays almost 300 terracotta and stone works of art ranging from the 7th to the 15th century. The next museum is Dong Dinh Museum - the museum is a beautiful and peaceful place to see wonderful works of art and valuable antiques. The owner of the museum is the commendable Artist, Doan Huy Giao who has spent more than 30 years collecting artefacts from across the country and another 10 years on building his privately-owned museum, which is the first of its kind in the central region. The last stop is Dragon Bridge, a very unique and modern bridge that crosses the Han River from the Bach Dang traffic circle. It provides the shortest road link from Da Nang International Airport to other main roads in Da Nang city and a direct route to My Khe Beach and Non Nuoc Beach on the eastern edge of the city. The bridge is built in the shape of a dragon which spectacularly breathes fire every Saturday and Sunday night. Then, head to Thuan Phuoc Bridge at Tien Sa Port, another wonderful bridge in Da Nang City. Back to hotel. (note: museum of the Fifth Military Zone is not available on Mondays)

2 Tour Code: CDN Half Day Depart: 8:00am or 13:30pm Climb the stone steps carved into Marble Mountain to discover caves, grottoes and a Buddhist Pagoda Marvel at the panoramic view from the top of the mountain Visit Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village to watch skilled sculptors create marble products Travel uphill through the lush foliage of Son Tra Peninsula to reach the tip where the 70ft Lady Buddha statue dominates the Da Nang skyline See the sheer size and beauty of the Lady Buddha up close then learn the legend behind this patron saint of seamen. Wander around the peaceful pagoda and its serene grounds, enjoy stunning views of Danang city and its long coastline 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. It beautifully combines both modern style and traditional style. The most striking feature of this vast pagoda is its huge Lady Buddha statue, which is one of the tallest in Vietnam (67 meters) and spectacularly dominates the skyline. From here, you can contemplate the whole city, mountain and Son Tra peninsula. In addition, from the distance, you will see Marble Mountain along with white sand-bank. The beautiful landscape creates a unique impression that you cannot find in other place. It can be seen from every place of the city and looks like a mushroom of which the cap is Son Tra Mountain and the stalk is a beautiful sandy beach that affords an ideal area for bathing, swimming, playing sports and fishing. Return to the hotel.

3 Tour Code: CDN Half Day Depart: 7:30am or 13:00pm 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 Exclusive optional stop (subject to availability), at the private home of a key local figure to view a stunning collection of pottery and old Hoi An photographs. 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 Vietnam, 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, Art Craft Manufacturing Workshop at 9 Nguyen Thai Hoc St., and of course the must-see Japanese Covered Bridge. An optional stop is at the private home of Diep Dong Nguyen (subject to availability) to view a stunning collection of pottery, seals and old Hoi An photographs. Return to the hotel in Da Nang. Tour Code: CDN Half Day Depart: 7:30am or 13:00pm Overview: Visit the ancient Champa Kingdom of My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled between lush valley and mountain, that was the spiritual and political capital of the Champa Kingdom from the 4th to 13th Century. Wander around the lost Champa Kingdom that dates back to the 3rd century Marvel at the beautiful valley surrounded by towering mountains Explore the temples and learn about the fascinating history behind this sanctuary of Hinduism Our guide will pick up you at your hotel and depart for My Son, one of the most important sites of the ancient kingdom of Champa. Located in the heart of a beautiful valley and surrounded by high mountains ranges, My Son is one of the most stunning sights to see in Central Vietnam and only around 80km from Da Nang city. Whilst excavating My Son, letters found revealed that this complex

4 has been used for offerings and worship of the Hindu god since the 4th century. In 1999, UNESCO declared My Son a Unesco World Heritage site. Originally built with wood, the temples in My Son were completely destroyed by fire in the 6th century and restored in the 7th century by Sambhuvarman who rebuilt the temples with locally made bricks. Up to the 13th century, more than 70 similar temples were built, establishing My Son as a sanctuary of Hinduism in the Champa Kingdom. After an amazing trip, return to the hotel in Da Nang. Tour Code: CDN Full Day Depart: 08:30am Climb the stone steps carved into Marble Mountain to discover caves, grottoes and a Buddhist Pagoda Gain fascinating insight into the ancient Hindu-worshipping Cham civilization as you view the world s most extensive collection of Cham artifacts at the Cham Museum Treat your eyes to wonderful works of art and antiques belonging to a talented local artist at Dong Dinh Museum Travel uphill through the lush foliage of Son Tra Peninsula to reach the tip where the 67meter Lady Buddha statue dominates the Da Nang skyline Visit Vietnam s longest suspension bridge Thuan Phuoc bridge End the tour with a walk along the white sand of one of Da Nang s picturesque beaches The beautiful city of Da Nang offers some wonderful activities for us to embark on. From the hotel, first, we will visit Marble Mountain where we will discover the stunning natural caves of the mountain and enjoy the beautiful view from the top. We will also visit mysterious pagodas and the sculpturing village. Then, we will visit the Cham Museum, which displays the most complete collection of rare and valuable items of the famous Cham Culture. After lunch, we will continue to Son Tra Peninsula, Dong Dinh Museum - the museum is a beautiful and peaceful place to see wonderful works of art and valuable antiques. The owner of the museum is the commendable Artist Doan Huy Giao, who has spent more than 30 years collecting artifacts from across the country and another 10 years on building his privately-owned museum, the first of its kind in the central region. Then go to the spectacular Son Tra Quan Yin, or Goddess of Mercy statue. See the sheer size and beauty of the Lady Buddha up close then learn the legend behind this patron saint of seamen. Finally, we will go through the Thuan Phuoc bridge - the longest suspension bridge in Vietnam that crosses the lower Han River. Before returning to Hoi An or Da Nang, we will take a nice walk along a beautiful long white sandy beach that offers picturesque views.

5 Tour Code: CDN Full Day Depart: 08:00am Drive out of the city to get fresh mountain air Visit the exquisite Linh Ung Pagoda, and its striking 67-meter high Lady Buddha statue (the tallest in Vietnam) perched mid-way up Monkey Mountain 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 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. 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 ll proceed to our last stop - Man Thai Fish village, talking with fisher folk about traditional methods catching and rattan basket boat. Then, we will return to your hotel in Da Nang. Tour Code: CDN Full Day Depart: 07:30am o Wander around the ancient towers and temples and lush green valley of My Son, the former o capital of the Champa Kingdom o Learn the fascinating history behind the ancient Hindu worship site o Climb the stone steps carved into Marble Mountain to discover caves, grottoes and a Buddhist Pagoda o Marvel at the panoramic view from the top of the mountain 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. After concluding the first half of the tour, we enjoy lunch time in Hoi An town. In the afternoon, we will discover Marble Mountain, a cluster of five marble and limestone mountains that are named after the five elements. Here, you will have the opportunity to explore the stunning natural caves of the mountain and enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the mountain.

6 We will also visit the sculpturing village, apart from its great beaches and beautiful landscapes, Da Nang boasts the Non Nuoc Stone Carving Village, which is a typical and unique craft village to the south of the city. Situated at the foot of the Marble, this craft village has a proud history covering more than 200 years. Tour Code: CDN Full Day Depart : 08.45am Visit modern Da Nang city and cross Vietnam s longest suspension bridge Explore Marble Mountain with its mysterious caves and stone-carved pagodas, built for the king's daughter to worship Head to stunning Lang Co Beach, famed for its gradually sloping, white sand beach and shallow warm water Dine on a fresh seafood lunch then relax on the beach, enjoying the soft white sand and sparkling turquoise water Discovering Lap An Lagoon, Chan May Port Drive through the lush landscape of the highest mountain pass road in the country, the iconic Hai Van Pass From the hotel, we will depart for Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountain). Here we will discover the stunning natural caves of the mountain and enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the mountain. We will also visit the mysterious pagodas and the sculpture village located here. Then, we will continue to Son Tra Peninsula, where we can admire the beauty of the Linh Ung - Bai But pagoda - one of the largest pagodas in Da Nang city. This pagoda has a combination of modern and traditional styles and is home to the Guan Yin statue, considered to be the tallest statue in Vietnam (67 meters). From here, you can view the whole city, mountain and Son Tra peninsula as well as Ngu Hanh Son Mountain with its white, sandy banks. The beautiful landscape creates a unique impression that you cannot find in other places. Then, we will head to Lang Co Beach. With its gradually sloping, white sand beach, the average depth of less than 1m and the average temperature in the bathing season of 25 C, Lang Co is an ideal beach for tourists. In Lang Co beach, there are various kinds of shrimp, lobster, sea shrimp, crab, butter-fish, mackerel fish and oysters. Not far from the beach, there is Chan May scenery and Lang Co fishing village, making lovely viewing opportunities. Have lunch. After lunch, we will visit Lap An Lagoon, Chan May Port then head to Hai Van (Ocean Cloud) Pass, the longest and highest mountain pass road in Vietnam with a length of 21km. On the national highway-01, Hai Van Pass is an impressive landscape. It is like a giant dragon, lying on highway-01 on the geographical boundary between Da Nang and Thua Thien-Hue Province. On sunny days, the pass is a great place for dazzling panoramic views over Da Nang, Tien Sa Port, Son Tra Peninsula, Cham Islands and picturesque endless white-sand beaches. Back to the hotel in Da Nang.

7 Tour Code: CDN Full Day Depart: 07:30am Journey through Hue s most prominent tourist attraction, the Citadel which encloses the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and the Emperor's Private Residence Enjoy a local lunch Take a boat trip along the Perfume River to Thien Mu pagoda, infamous for the monk who set himself alight in political protest Explore an emperor s tomb Upon arrival in Hue, we will visit the Citadel, Hue s prime attraction, which contains the Imperial City, the Forbidden Purple City and the Emperor's Private Residence. Following the morning activities, we will have a short break for lunch. In the afternoon, we will take a boat trip on the Perfume river with a stopover at Thien Mu pagoda, considered by many as the unofficial symbol of Hue. It is an active Buddhist monastery with its origins dating back to One of its most poignant displays is a car belonging to a former monk, who in 1963, drove to Sai Gon and set himself alight to protest against the South Vietnamese regime and its cruel treatment of Buddhist monks and followers. After lunch, we will go to visit the serene Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, designed to blend in with its natural surroundings and built on principles of feng-shui.