DA NANG – HOI AN – HUE 5 DAYS ITINERARY

     PURE FUN GROUP – NO SHOPPING STATION – PRIVATE TOUR

BRIEF ITINERARY

(LUNAR NEW YEAR 28/1/2025 – 2/2/2025)

SPECIFIC ITINERARY

Day 1: Airport – Da Nang

After arriving at Da Nang Airport, go to the Da Nang hotel to check in. In the afternoon itinerary, visitors will visit:

Linh Ung Pagoda Son Tra Peninsula has formed a natural screen and is regarded as a primitive forest among young cities. It is 15 kilometers long, with a widest point of 5 kilometers and a narrowest point of 1 kilometer. The highest peak is 696 meters, covering 4370 hectares of primitive forest. Rare animals include the Javanese monkey, the long tailed monkey, the red faced chicken, and so on. Son Tra Peninsula boasts rich natural landscapes, fresh air, and convenient transportation. Son Tra Peninsula is a tourist destination that attracts many tourists, offering a panoramic view of the beautiful coastline, beautiful streams, and beaches of Danang. In order to protect the people, the Danang Municipal Government has specially erected a 68 meter tall Quan Am statue on the Son Tra Peninsula, which is solemn and dignified. Linh Ung Pagoda is located on Son Tra Peninsula, with the highest Buddha statue in Vietnam, and is a famous spiritual tourism destination in Danang.

My Khe Beach located in central Vietnam, has a 30-kilometer stretch of beach and is known as the “Hawaii of the East”. In 2005, it was recognized by UNESCO as one of the six most beautiful beaches in the world and has become a holiday destination. When you come to My Khe Beach, located on the eastern outskirts of Da Nang, you can see a 900-meter-long coastline stretching all the way. The white beach is paired with azure water, and the sand under your feet is also very fine and soft. In addition to residents coming here to play in the water, it also attracts many foreign tourists to experience the beautiful scenery of Da Nang’s coastline.

Dragon Brigde This is to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the liberation of Danang. A specially designed bridge has been built on the banks of the Han River since 2009, spanning the east and west banks of the Han River, with a total length of 666 meters. The bridge is like a long dragon crossing the Han River, with 2500 LED lights covering its body. At night, it will present different colors, making the Han River scenery more charming. At the same time, this is also the world’s largest steel structure bridge, and CNN has praised it as a symbol of success for the city of Danang.

Love Bridge: Da Nang City Love Bridge attracts many local residents, tourists, especially young couples to take photos, play, and enjoy the double sweet time on Valentine’s Day

The Statue of Carp Turning into a Dragon The statue weighs nearly 200 tons, is 7.5 meters high, and is made of five large pieces of natural white jade. At night, the intersection between the statue, Dragon Bridge and Ferris wheel creates a beautiful and charming picture. Here you can also watch the statue spray water, which is very exciting.

APEC Park Established and completed in early 2022, it has quickly become a “popular” place attracting tourists and locals in Da Nang, especially young people. APEC Park has a unique architectural style and provides green facilities such as lawns, walking trails, winding stairs, and green gardens for tourists to check in, play, and entertain.

In the evening, after dinner, you can take a Han River cruise ship to visit Han River. There are fire and water spraying activities in Dragon Brigde every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Each trip lasts about an hour, allowing tourists to fully appreciate the night scenery of Danang. The yacht will pick up tourists under the Dragon Bridge, and then take turns taking them to visit the famous bridges in Danang: Han River Bridge, Tran Thi Ly Bridge, Dragon Bridge, and Thuan Phuoc Bridge. Tourists can also enjoy the unique Cham dance performance on the Han River cruise ship.

Note: According to the actual situation, the itinerary of the Han River  cruise ship can be changed because the Longqiao water and fire spraying activities are only held on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays

Day 2: Marble Mountain, Bay Mau Coconut Forest, Hoi An Ancient Town (B/L/D)

Five Marble Mountains：Legend has it that immortals once lived here, hence the entire mountain is fragrant, which is quite fantastic. The Five Marble Mountains were originally an island in the sea, but over the years they have become a mountain on land. Initially named Ngu Hanh Son (Five Elements Mountain) or Ngu Chi Son (Five Fingers Mountain), it is located on the east bank of the Han River, facing the Nam China Sea. On the flat sandy beach by the sea, six mountain peaks representing water, wood, fire, gold, and earth (including a double-peaked volcano) rise majestically. This is a group of limestone and marble hills filled with caves. Upon reaching the summit, visitors can enjoy panoramic views of Da Nang City. Then explore the main caves and spiritual architectural works on the mountain such as Huyen Khong Cave, Am Phu Cave, Tam Thai Temple, Linh Ung Pagoda, etc.

Bay Mau Coconut Forest (Cam Kim Island) is located opposite Hoi An, an area of relatively pristine natural scenery. The shore is lined with water coconut trees and betel nut palms, and most of the island’s inhabitants earn a living from fishing and wood carving. Let’s experience riding a traditional bamboo basket boat, travel through the pristine natural ecological scenery, experience the joy of fishing for crabs, learn how to use fishing nets and experience the real life of local people. Visitors will especially see the artists showcase their “trembling” boat – “cutting water” skills.

Hoi An Ancient Town is an ancient town located on the Thu Bon River downstream, Quang Nam Province. The town is located about 30 km Nameast of Da Nang, and was a trading post for China, India, and Japan by sea during the Middle Ages. Due to the cultural exchange, the ancient architectural style has been preserved to this day, giving Hoi An Ancient Town a rustic and leisurely feel, somewhat like Lijiang in Yunnan, China.

Experience Hoi An Cyclo.

Japanese Covered Bridge Also known as Lai Yuan Bridge, it is a wooden arched bridge built by the Japanese in 1593. The bridge has a roof for shelter and a small temple on the north side. According to a story, the bridge was built in the year of the monkey and completed in the year of the dog, so the entrances on both sides are guarded by monkeys and dogs.

Phuc Kien Assembly Hall The assembly hall enshrines the goddess Mazu and is a place for people from Fujian to gather. Visitors who come to visit the ruins will be amazed by the exquisite craftsmanship of the ancients, the carved beams and painted rafters, the golden splendor, and the magnificent architectural works. The assembly hall is U-shaped, extending from Tran Phu Street to Phan Chu Trinh Street, with a total depth of 120 m.

Enjoy afternoon tea and taste Vietnam’s famous coffee and some Hoi An specialty desserts. In addition, visitors also have the opportunity to watch coffee concoctions.

Impression Hoi An Memories Show:  The main stage is a giant open-air venue with a stage area of about 7,500 square meters and a length of 1 kilometer. The entire theater can accommodate 3,300 audiences. It is the largest live show in Vietnam. The scenes are extremely exquisite and show legs. With the basin river and the old buildings on the riverbank as the background, 500 people were mobilized to perform. If you take turns to play, in the beautiful songs and dances, the thousand-year history of Hoi An is narrated. Not only the changing scenery is amazing, but as the plot develops, modern sound, light, audio and video effects are cleverly used to enhance the atmosphere. The 60-minute performance time is like walking into a time tunnel. Even if you can’t understand Vietnamese or understand the English subtitles, you can still fully feel the tension of the whole performance. It is a wonderful performance with constant applause! (Closed every Tuesday, performance time 20:00-21:00)

After dinner, tourists are not allowed to enjoy the night view of Hoi An. The night view of Hoi An Ancient Town. The lanterns hung high in every household make the entire waterfront look quite antique and romantic at night. Visitors can take photos as souvenirs.

Day 3: Lang Co Bay – Hue Imperial City – Thien Mu Pagoda – Thuy Xuan Village (B/L/D)

Morning: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Da Nang(92 km, 2.5-hour drive). En route, stop at Lang Co Bay: Lang Co Bay has been voted one of the most beautiful bays in the world by the World’s Most Beautiful Bays Club, after Ha Long Bay and Nha Trang Bay. It boasts white sand dunes, clear blue water, and mountains on all sides. It is considered one of Hue’s tourist attractions.

Thien Mu Pagoda is located on a hill overlooking the Perfume River. To the right of the tower is the Stele Pavilion, to the left is the Hexagonal Pavilion, and behind the tower is the Main Hall, which houses the Three Precious Buddhas. Thien Mu Pagoda was built in 1601 during the reign of Lord Nguyen Hoang, the founder of the Nguyen dynasty. It is also one of the oldest temples in the ancient capital of Hue. Its location is said to be the head of the dragon’s vein, and not only is the feng shui good, but the scenery is also excellent. This temple is one of the symbols of Hue City, with unique architecture and is considered the most sacred temple in Hue City.

Enjoy lunch at a Hue restaurant and savor Hue specialties in an ancient Hue-style space.

Hue Citadel: The Palace of the Thirteen Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam, divided into three layers inside and out, the outermost layer is 21 meters wide and 7 meters high, with a circumference of 10 kilometers, and has ten gates and a moat surrounding it. The city has a large number of palaces, including the Ngo Mon Gate, the Thai Hoa Palace, temples, gardens, bridges and other ancient architectural groups. It was built by the founding emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty in 1804 and took 30 years to complete. It was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1994.

Experience the Hue Imperial City Electric Cars and Cyclo.

Thuy Xuan incense village: Thuy Xuan Village is famous for its traditional incense making industry with a history of hundreds of years. It is not only Hue’s most famous traditional handicraft village, but also a popular tourist destination for both domestic and foreign tourists.

Dinner in Da Nang: Arrive in Da Nang in the evening and have dinner at a restaurant.

Day 4: Ba Na Hills – My Khe Beach – Love Bridge – APEC Park (B/L/D)

Ba Na Hills in Da Nang is a famous summer resort in Vietnam. It has the largest altitude difference in the world, the longest cable car in Asia, and the Cloud Sea Castle, which feels like walking in a European town. In the early French colonial era, with an altitude of 1,487 meters, the temperature was 6°C to 8°C lower than at the bottom of the mountain all year round, making it cool and comfortable. As early as the early 20th century, it was already a summer resort for the French. In recent years, the local government has redeveloped Ba Na Hills into a leisure resort. Riding on the cable car, the woods and mountains at your feet begin to become shrouded in mist, and it feels like soaring clouds. It is very spectacular. Visit a real French wine cellar, enjoy the scenery of the Ba Na Mountains, and taste real wines. Then experience the rich French architectural style in the Fantasy Magic Park, as if you are in a castle in a fairy tale world, and experience thrilling, romantic and dreamy fun games. The theme park also has 3D and 4D cinemas, Jurassic Park, and rock climbing. Many thrilling games are waiting for you.

Arriving at the Ba Na Hills Cable Car Station, tourists take the cable car to start their journey to Ba Na Hills. Sitting in the cable car cabin, in mid-air, looking at the endless forest and the original ecological beauty of BaNa Mountain.

The world’s first mountain cable car: CNN rated it as one of the 10 most impressive mountain cable cars in the world. It holds two Guinness World Records – the world’s longest direct monorail cable car and the longest cable car route at 5,801 meters; The cable car route has the largest drop between the departure and arrival stations in the world, with a height difference of approximately 1,290 meters.

Golden Bridge: There is a very special golden bridge on the Ba Na Mountains, about 1,400 meters above sea level. The Golden Bridge stands in mid-air, with giant hands below it. It has recently attracted reports from major international tourism media. The structure of the Golden Bridge is very special. Although it is a newly opened bridge, the moss on the giant hands makes people feel… The sense of history, although it is a man-made structure, is not obtrusive at all when surrounded by nature. In addition, there are many Echeverias on both sides of the bridge! The presence of these flowers adds a layer of mystery to the golden railing. The total length is about 150 meters and is divided into eight areas. Travelers can walk on it and overlook the mountain scenery. There is a whole forest nearby, and the bridge is also called chrysanthemum. It is full of tropical style and very pleasant. Seen from a distance, it looks like the Tathagata Buddha appearing in this world and holding up the dazzling golden bridge with his hands.

Le J’ardin Garden: Also known as the Love Garden, it comprises nine themed gardens: Couple’s Garden, Secret Garden, Mythical Garden, Memory Garden, Eden Garden, Osaka Garden, Meditation Garden, Dream Stream Garden, and Sacred Garden, showcasing a dazzling array of flowers.

Debay Wine Cellar is an ancient wine cellar with a history of nearly 100 years. The basic purpose of building a wine cellar is to serve as a place to store all kinds of fine wines, especially the wines brought by the French from their homeland. This is a place not to be missed by friends who like red wine, where you can taste authentic fine wines.

Linh Ung Pagoda The pagoda’s architectural highlight is a majestic 27-meter-tall white stone statue of Buddha (Shakyamuni Buddha). This is the largest Shakyamuni statue in Vietnam.

French Village Recreating the quintessential romantic French architectural style through unique structures, the French Village transports visitors to a bygone era of 17th and 18th-century Europe, with its squares, towns, villages, churches, and hotels.

Fantasy Park As one of Asia’s largest indoor amusement parks, Fantasy Park is the pride of Bana Hills and the recipient of the most significant investment in modern facilities. It boasts a diverse range of attractions, including: Music Express, Carousel, Jurassic Park, Rail Coaster, Rocking Horse Ride, Indoor Shooting Range, Bumper Cars, Haunted House, 3D Movie Theater, and more, ensuring endless entertainment for visitors. Enjoy an hour of unrestricted exploration.

The Mega 360-degree 3D cinema Experience the epitome of cinematic innovation at this state-of-the-art theater. Immerse yourself in high-quality films. Additionally, the 4D and 5D theaters offer a selection of captivating movies for visitors to enjoy.

In the afternoon tourists gather at the cable car station and then take the cable car down the mountain.

Da Nang Cathedral: The most popular check-in attraction in Da Nang city is the Pink Church, also known as the “Rooster Church” because of the rooster weathervane on its roof. This Catholic church was built during the French colonial period and has been in use since 1924. The Gothic-style building is painted pink and attracts many young women. On weekdays, visitors enter through a small door at the back, unless there is a major event, in which case the front door is opened. It is important to note that the Sacred Heart Cathedral is not just a historical landmark, but also a place of worship for local believers. There are regular masses held here. As this is not only a tourist attraction but also a religious center for local believers in Da Nang, there are no strict rules or dress codes, but please try to avoid behaving too frivolously here.

Day 5: Da Nang – Airport (B/-/-)

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, pack your belongings, and check out.

Head to the airport for your flight home, ending your 5 days Da Nang trip. We hope you had a wonderful time and look forward to seeing you again soon!

Note: The itinerary may be adjusted due to weather conditions or the health of the tourists, but the quality of the itinerary will not be affected!

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