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Marble Mountains and My Son sanctuary full-day tour with lunch

Validity: Flexible
Do this because
  • Wander around the ancient towers and temples and lush green valley of My Son, the former capital of the Champa Kingdom
  • Learn the fascinating history behind the ancient Hindu worship site
  • Climb the stone steps carved into Marble Mountains to discover caves, grottoes and a Buddhist Pagoda
  • Marvel at the panoramic view from the top of the mountain
What to expect

After pickup by the diver and the guide, begin your 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. Situated in a lush green valley, there are dozen of red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th century. After concluding the first half of the tour, you will have lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch. discover Marble Mountains (Vietnamese: Ngu Hanh Son; literally “five elements mountains”) 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. Stone steps carved into the mountain lead to a Buddhist Pagoda. Upon arrival to the mountain, you will climb up the stone stairs and visit the caves and pagodas as well as admire the beautiful panoramic view. You will also visit Am Phu Cave where there is a replica of “Heaven and Hell” while listening to the clapping of bats’ wings in the cave, contemplate the mysterious pagodas and the sculpturing village. Then, you will continue to visit Linh Ung Pagoda at Son Tra Peninsula offering the view of Da Nang City before returning to your hotel.

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$ 88.9