DA NANG – MỸ SƠN HOLLY LAND – BA NA HILL (B/L/)
In the morning an one-hour driving to the hilly place to visit Mỹ Sơn UNESCO site to discover the miracle of thousands-year-old Hindu temples built by the native people in the secret lush valley and served as the most sacred religious land from 4th to 13th century under the ancient kingdom of Champa related to the Maritime Silk Route in the past. Walking around the valley of Mỹ Sơn, you seem to be getting lost into the mythological land with ancient temples, epitaphs, mysterious religious rites, statues of deities and sacrifices. Enjoying fresh air, green nature, ancient fine art, and the special architecture of Champa temples whose construction technique remains controversial. Mỹ Sơn temples are unique and without equal in Southeast Asia. That is the reason it was honoured as the World Heritage site by UNESCO.
Lunch at local family to learn more about local life around Mỹ Sơn site and taste local dishes bringing the cuisine integration between Champa and Việt culture.
After lunch, driving to BA NA Hill. Arriving there taking the longest one-wire cable car system up to the high of 1487 meters above sea level. Looking through cable car down the ground you will see a vast green primary forest home to many rare plants and animals which is adorned by springs and waterfalls. Reaching up the top you will have the change to walking around to enjoy the beauty of colourful flower gardens, French architectural buildings, visiting spiritual temples with big Buddha statues, 100 year old wine cellar where wine was stilled for rich French colonists’ entertainment. By the way taking a rest at pubs for a glass of wine, a cup of beer or checking-in buffet restaurants is great experiences. Especially walking on and photographing the Golden Bridge, one of the most impressive pedestrian bridge, a special phenomenon making Ba Na Hill famous all over the world. Finally if you are thrill seeker, spending your time on the Roller Coaster, Swing Ride, Gyro Drop and 4D, 5D films at Fantasy Park is also an unmissed occasion before slipping off the Hill in the afternoon. Transfer back to the hotel.
HAVE A GOOD TRIP !
