DA NANG –MARBLE MOUNTAINS – HOIAN TOWN (B/L/)
In the morning guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel and drive to Marble Mountains, known as the mountains of Five Elements of the Universe, going up steps to visit some ancient incredible caves, Buddhist pagodas with fantastic stone Buddha statues, Ocean watching pavilion, and religious temples, green scenery. The place is well-known as a holly destination for the Buddhist pilgrims. Also some minute stop at the biggest stone carving village in the world at the foot of the mountains to see how sculptors turn insentient stones into lively fine art masterpieces is great experiences.
Stopping at Da Nang sandy beach, well-known as R&R beach for US soldiers during Viet Nam war to breathe some fresh air a taking photos.
Continue to drive to Hoi an ,you will board on a local wooden boat and cruise down Thu Bon river, an alive witness of Hoi An trading activities in the past, to relax, take picture of fishing boats and vast fish trapping nets, have take-away lunch. Then stop at Cam Thanh mangrove palm village for a coracle boat ride. Rower paddles you through peaceful green Nipa palm forests, seeing how villages catching fishes, experience wonderful feeling of balance on Coracle Boat, a kind of fishing boat used by fisherman in Europe in the Early Bronze Age.
In the afternoon, drive to Hoi An Old Quarter taking a walking tour around this fantastic ancient town to explore its beauty and history by paying a visit to Tan Ky old house, a typical represent for wealthy merchant’s house in the past, Chinese Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, a gathering place for home-away Chinese traders, Japanese covered bridge, the symbol for the town, lively market and Hoi An traditional handicraft demonstration where you could see how Hoianian raise silkworms to produce silk for embroidering gorgeous paintings and fold-up lanterns. Free time for shopping before bringing you back hotel.
HAVE A GOOD TRIP !