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TRIP ITINERARY
HOI AN / MY SON / HUE
Central Vietnam is proud of its diverse tourism potentials, especially cultural sites. You will visit former capital city of Hue with royal tombs, Beijing modeled forbidden city; formerly mercantile port of Hoi An and My Son Holy land dotted with Cham ruins.
Upon arrival at Danang airport, you are welcome by our local tour guide and driver for short drive to your preferred hotel for check in prior to 3-hours walking tour.
The tour begins with a visit to the Fujian Assembly Hall, established as a meeting place by Chinese merchants fleeing the Manchu conquest of China in 17th century. The hall is dedicated to the goddess of the sea, Tian Hau, and the Chinese merchants' ancestors, and is adorned with ornate carvings and statues. Continue to the Old House of Tan Ky, the iconic 400-year old Japanese covered bridge, and then to Trade ceramic museum. The city exploration on foot concludes at the vibrant riverside market nearby. The remainder of the day, stay free at leisure.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Hoian
The tour begins with a visit to the Fujian Assembly Hall, established as a meeting place by Chinese merchants fleeing the Manchu conquest of China in 17th century. The hall is dedicated to the goddess of the sea, Tian Hau, and the Chinese merchants' ancestors, and is adorned with ornate carvings and statues. Continue to the Old House of Tan Ky, the iconic 400-year old Japanese covered bridge, and then to Trade ceramic museum. The city exploration on foot concludes at the vibrant riverside market nearby. The remainder of the day, stay free at leisure.
Meals: None
Accommodation: Hoian
Today morning, make 90-minute journey through rice fields to My Son holly land, Vietnam’s most significant relics from the old Champa, which prospered between 2nd and 15th centuries. My Son was built as a religious center as well as burial place of choice for the Cham kings in the 4th century in an isolated valley surrounded by towering mountains. The site was listed as the World heritage by UNESCO in 1999.
You'll learn much more about the history of My Son and its surroundings as we stroll through these red-brick ruins, enjoying time to admire the delicate structures and to take in the peace of the place. Drive back to Hoi An by noon.
You are free exploring the charming town.
Meals: Breakfast / lunch
Accommodation: Hoian.
You'll learn much more about the history of My Son and its surroundings as we stroll through these red-brick ruins, enjoying time to admire the delicate structures and to take in the peace of the place. Drive back to Hoi An by noon.
You are free exploring the charming town.
Meals: Breakfast / lunch
Accommodation: Hoian.
This morning, travel overland to Hue. On route, make couple of stops in Da Nang. First, we stop at Marble mounts, named after 5 elements making the earth, to visit beautiful pagodas caves. Then brief stroll on My Khe which have been praised one of the most alluring beaches on earth by Forbes,... Photo stop at Hai Van Pass known as Cloudy pass (weather permitting).
Arrival in Hue by noon, check in hotel.
In the afternoon, make tour of the former Imperial capital built early 19th century. Enter the Ngo Mon Gate, main entrance to the Imperial Enclosure and the central passage reserved for use by the Emperor. Continue to the Supreme harmonious Palace or Thai Hoa in Vietnamese with its spacious hallways and ornamental roof, the Halls of the Mandarins, the Nine Dynastic Urns, and the ruins of the Forbidden Purple City, once home to the royal family. Then drive to legendary Thien Mu pagoda on the north bank of Perfume river.
Take boat excursion on the iconic Perfume River as to explore the life along the banks of the ancient royal capital city.
Meals: Breakfast / lunch
Accommodation: Hue
Arrival in Hue by noon, check in hotel.
In the afternoon, make tour of the former Imperial capital built early 19th century. Enter the Ngo Mon Gate, main entrance to the Imperial Enclosure and the central passage reserved for use by the Emperor. Continue to the Supreme harmonious Palace or Thai Hoa in Vietnamese with its spacious hallways and ornamental roof, the Halls of the Mandarins, the Nine Dynastic Urns, and the ruins of the Forbidden Purple City, once home to the royal family. Then drive to legendary Thien Mu pagoda on the north bank of Perfume river.
Take boat excursion on the iconic Perfume River as to explore the life along the banks of the ancient royal capital city.
Meals: Breakfast / lunch
Accommodation: Hue
Continuing ancient capital city tour with visit to the tomb of King Tu Duc, the dynasty’s longest reigning ruler. Unlike other tombs, the 12ha tomb complex with theater, bedroom, moon viewing house, pagoda, fishing pond was used by the King and his entourage as summer palace during his lifetime. Make our next visit to Tomb of Khai Dinh, built in Chau Chu mountain. Built for the Emperor Khai Dinh between 1920-31, the last tomb of its kind is an impressive structure combining western and eastern architecture, guarded by statues of soldiers and animals.
This is only royal tomb that position of the king’s corpse can be found.
Heading to Thuy Bieu eco village for lunch.
This after noon, sepend 2 hours to either stroll or bike around this quiet village.
Visit local garden, an old ancestral temple and meet local people.
Visit handicraft families such as the incense making family, the joss paper making family and the paper painting family, to discover the daily life of local people. Be welcomed into their workplace and experience the joy and enthusiasm.
Meals: Breakfast / lunch
Accommodation: Hue
This is only royal tomb that position of the king’s corpse can be found.
Heading to Thuy Bieu eco village for lunch.
This after noon, sepend 2 hours to either stroll or bike around this quiet village.
Visit local garden, an old ancestral temple and meet local people.
Visit handicraft families such as the incense making family, the joss paper making family and the paper painting family, to discover the daily life of local people. Be welcomed into their workplace and experience the joy and enthusiasm.
Meals: Breakfast / lunch
Accommodation: Hue
Today, you are free discovering the city your self. Check out of your hotel room by noon. Our tour guide and driver will come to transfer you back to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Meals: Breakfast
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Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Price
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Inclusion
- Private transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
- Experienced local tour guide
- Sightseeing fees to the indicated places
- Accommodation in twin share with breakfast
- Meals as indicated
Exclusion
- International and domestic flights
- Visa to Vietnam
- Insurance of all kind
- Personal expenditures, Tips
- Other meals than mentioned above
- Other services than mentioned above
