Depart early morning for HUE city, approximately 100 KM north of DA NANG and durations of journey takes 2.5 hours. En-route we will drive passed the coastal road and the famous Hai Van Pass which rated as TOP 10 most beautiful coastal road in the world, its name refers to the mists that rise from the sea. Between 1802 and 1945, HUE was the imperial capital of the Nguyễn Dynasty.
For city tour in HUE we will visit Thien Mu Pagoda built in 1601 on the order of the first Nguyen lords, Nguyễn Hoàng, who at that time was the governor of Thuận Hóa (now known as Huế). According to the royal annals, Hoang while touring the vicinity was told of the local legend in which an old lady, known as Thiên Mụ (literally "celestial lady"), dressed in red and blue sat at the site, rubbing her cheeks. She foretold that a lord would come and erect a pagoda on the hill to pray for the country's prosperity. She then vanished after making her prophecy. Upon hearing this, Hoang ordered the construction of a temple at the site, thus the beginning of Thiên Mụ Pagoda. Next to Imperial Tomb Of Tu Duc ~ the most beautiful imperial tomb of all, a huge peaceful lake stone bridges and wooden constructions. Tu Duc tomb integrates seamlessly with the landscape that surrounds it.
Enjoy lunch at local restaurant, later we will continue to visit the Imperial City (UNESCO World Heritage Site) ~ the grounds of the Imperial City were surrounded by a wall 2KM BY 2KM, and the walls were surrounded by a moat. The water from the moat was taken from the Huong River (Perfume River) that flows through Huế. This structure is called the citadel. Inside the citadel was the Imperial City, with a perimeter of almost 2.5 kilometers. Inside the Imperial City was the imperial enclosure called the Purple Forbidden City in Vietnamese, a term similar to the Forbidden City in Beijing; the enclosure was reserved for the Nguyễn imperial family. We will have chance to see the temples, pavilions, moats, walls, gates, shops, museums and galleries, featuring art and costumes from various periods of Vietnamese history; like the Ngo Mon ~ the main southern entrance to the city built in 1813 by emperor Minh Mang, Thai Hoa Palace ~ The emperor’s coronation hall, also Truong Sanh Residence ~ translated as the Palace Of Longevity. However, the citadel was badly knocked about during fighting between the French and the Viet Minh in 1947, and again in 1968 during the Tet Offensive, when it was shelled by the Viet Cong and then bombed by the Americans. As a result, some areas are now only empty fields, bits of walls, and an explanatory plaque. Other buildings are intact, though, and a few are in sparkling condition. After dinner, return to DA NANG and tour programs end.

 

Depart early morning for Sun World Bana Hills Resort, travel distances approximately 45 KM away from Da Nang city and duration take 60 minutes. Tour package prices already inclusive of return cable car fees + all free games in Fantasy Park: over 105 games and free Knight Game (chute); entrance fees for Funicular, Debay ancient wine cellar & Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden. We will assemble all guests by 1600 hours and return transfer back to hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An. Lunch and dinner arrangement for the day at self expenses. There are many choices of restaurant and food stall available at Sun World Bana Hills, Hoi An Ancient Town and Da Nang at affordable prices.
General info of attractions at Sun World Bana Hills: Funicular at Bana Hills ~ The first and unique funicular in Vietnam from Garaventa Company (Swiss) takes you to Le Jardine D’Amour Flower Garden, Debay Ancient Wine Cellar and Linh Ung Pagoda – un-omissible destinations in Ba Na Discovery Journey. Le Jardin D’Amour ~ Romantic Flower Garden consists of 09 gardens, 09 interesting stories in 9 unique architectural styles; Legend Garden, Mo Spring Garden, Memory Garden, Thought Garden, Love Garden, Heaven Garden, Holy Garden, Secret Garden & Grape Garden. Debay Ancient Wine Cellar is an unique work built by French architects and was dug deep in Ba Na Mountain in 1923. This Ancient Cellar is 100m long and always kept at ideal temperature from 16 degree to 20 degree Celsius. The visitors will surely have new and distinctive experiences and discovery in a wine space deep with French characteristics when visiting Bana Hills.

 

Depart early morning for UNESCO World’s Heritage Sites ~ MY SON SANCTUARY approximately 45 KM and durations of journey takes 60 minutes. This is a remarkable archaeological site dating back more than a thousand years with a cluster of abandoned and partially ruined Hindu temples constructed between the 4th and the 14th century AD by the kings of Champa. The temple was a site of religious ceremony for kings of the ruling dynasties of Champa, as well as a burial place for Cham royalty and national heroes. At one time, the site encompassed over 70 temples as well as numerous stele bearing historically important inscriptions in Sanskrit and Cham, the sensual artwork on these works depicts daily activities as well as Hindu and Buddhist religious themes. Then continue journey to HOI AN, approximately 40 KM and durations of journey takes 60 minutes. Appointed tour guide will escort guests for GUIDED WALKING TOUR in the ancient town, entrance ticket covers five attractions: Japanese Covered Bridge, Quan Cong Temple, Guangzhou Associations & Assembly Hall, one museum and one handicraft shop. Guests may enjoy free time for shopping bargains here too. After dinner complete, return to DA NANG and tour programs end.

 

Enjoy free time for self arranged activities. Assemble as per agreed schedule for transfer services to airport, flight home with “AN AMAZING HOLIDAY EXPERIENCE IN VIETNAM”.