CENTRAL VIETNAM (HOI AN & BANA HILLS) - Dynasty Travel
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Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your pleasant flight to Vietnam – DA NANG
Arrival in Danang. Welcome by our guide and start a short city orientation tour of Da Nang
The Da Nang Cathedral (aka the pink church of Da Nang, Da Nang Rooster Church) is the parish church of Da Nang city and diocese
Dragon Bridge: The bridge was designed and built in the shape of a dragon, and it breathes fire every Saturday and Sunday night at 9pm.
Next, we will visit the first Linh Ung Pagoda, where the highest Goddess exists of the Mercy Statue of Viet Nam. The pagoda offers stunning views of Danang beach and Cham Islands in the distance
Authentic Vietnamese Cuisine at Madam Lan Restaurant Dinner
DANANG
DAY 2 DANANG - BANA HILLS - DANANG
After an early breakfast, transfer to Bana Hills, French Village. The resort is a unique architectural work of an ancient French villages: square, church, town, villages and hotels.
Take the 20-minute cable car ride up the Bana Hills and enjoy the view of the peninsula and the lush green forests and waterfalls below and experience romantic, fine space of the ancient French architecture.
Take the first and unique funicular in Vietnam to a romantic flower garden – Le Jardin D’Amour. 9 unique architectural styles. These are: Legend Garden, Mo Spring Garden, Memory Garden, Thought Garden, Love Garden, Holy Garden, Heaven Garden, Secret Garden and Grape Garden.
Visit Debay Ancient Wine Cellar. A unique work built by French architects and was dug deep in Ba Na Mountain in 1923.
Campanile – Built in the style of Buddha, guest is invited to visit this large bronze bell, weighing 4 tones and built on the peak of Ba Na Mountain
Golden Bridge- the newest addition to attractions in Bana Hills with views of the mountains below. The bridge is a golden structure which stretches along giant stone hands
Fantasy Park, an ideal destination for the whole family. The park opens a lively and attractive entertainment world with many games for children
Breakfast
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Lunch at Coconut Village Lunch
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Dinner at Hoi An Ancient Town Dinner
DANANG
DAY 3 DANANG - HUE CITY
Depart to Hue via Hai Van pass - The Hải Vân Pass crosses over a spur of the Trường Sơn (Annamite) Range that emerges from the west and juts into the Vietnam East Sea, forming the Hải Vân Peninsula and the adjoining Son Tra Island. The pass, which once formed the boundary between the kingdoms of Đại Việt and Champa, also forms a boundary between the climates of northern and southern Vietnam, sheltering the city of Da Nang from the "Chinese winds" that blow in from the northwest
Huong (Perfume) River: Enjoy a boat ride along the Romantic Huong River to visit Hue's best-known religious site, the Thien Mu 7-storey pagoda.
Citadel Complex of Hue: Enjoy walking tour of the imperial city featuring the Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dy-nastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Pal-ace and Forbidden Purple City
Khai Dinh Tomb: Located in Chau Chu Mountain, the tomb of the 12th Emperor, Khai Dinh has a unique history, with influences from European and Oriental Architecture.
Breakfast
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Buffet Lunch at Sunworld Bana Hills Lunch
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Dinner Cruise along the Han River Dinner
HUE
DAY 4 HUE CITY – DA NANG – HOI AN
After that excursion to Cham Museum containing the finest collection of Champa sculptures in the world. The Museum’s first building was opened in 1919, but many Cham sculptures collected in Da Nang and elsewhere were brought to the site over the preceding 20 years
Visit Marble Mountain in Da Nang. Climb Thuy Son (‘Water’ Mountain) by the stone stairs and enjoy the panoramic view of the nearby countryside and visit Huyen Khong cave before entering Tam Thai and Linh Ungpagodas where you will be rewarded by great city views and amazed by the main cave which houses a beautiful Cham Buddha sitting under a natural shaft of light. Next, we will enjoy a scenic drive around Son Tra peninsula named Monkey Mountain – the screen of Da Nang City
Upon arrival Hoi An start with a visit to Hoi An ancient town, the ancient architecture of Hoi An is a fascinating combination of Vietnamese traditional characters with Chinese and Japanese influence. There are plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are the famous Japanese Covered Bridge, Trieu Chau Assembly house, 200 years old Tan Ky House & Historical Museum. Today we include these on a walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the town's multi-cultural past.
Join in the festival and throw the lit-candle paper lotus lanterns down the Thu Bồn River
Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
HOI
DAY 5 HOI AN – CAM THANH VILLAGE – HOI AN
After lunch proceed to Cam Thanh Village, enjoy the beautiful scenery along both banks of this river where you watch many boats bobbing on the waters, local fishermen are on their daily work of catching fishes, mussel, catch a Bamboo basket boat trip into water coconut palm forest with local fisherman. Explore the water palm coconut paradise. Learning and sharing fishing experience with local fishermen by catching fish and purple crabs with unique fishing nets, make souvenirs with palm leaves. Get to know more about Vietnamese American war, interesting & true stories happened during the war
Afternoon, visit Thanh Ha pottery village where you can get to observe the steps of making a pottery product such as vase, pot, kettle, cooking pot. Continue to the home of a lantern craftsman. Here you will have a brief introduction to the history, shape, and color of the lantern as well as the many stages of making the perfect lantern. You will also get to experience lantern making and keep it as a souvenir
Breakfast
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Lunch
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Dinner
HOI
DAY 6 HOI AN – DA NANG – SINGAPORE
After breakfast, free time for your own activities until our transfer to airport for our flight back to Singapore
We hope you have enjoyed your holidays with unforgettable memories travelling with Dynasty Travel