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Lady Buddha statue at Marble Mountains
If you wonder what to make the most of your time in Central Vietnam, let’s think about My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains Tour from Hoi An. Because they are two of the most popular attractions in Da Nang city. Thus, visiting these two places in one day tour, you will get a chance to adventure to My Son Sanctuary to learn about Champa Kingdom as well as their unique culture with all ruins dating back to the 4th century. While you sightseeing Marble Mountains – the top list tourist attraction in Da Nang city, you will explore many interesting caves, visiting some of Buddist Temples. Also, you take your opportunity to know about the war that happened here. So in order to help you find out lot of history of Hinduism and Buddism in one day either from Da nang or Hoi An city, Premium Travel Vietnam organizes My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains Tour.
Champa Dance show – unmissable part in My Son Sanctuary
MY SON AND MARBLE MOUNTAIN DAY TOUR ITINERARY:
My Son Sanctuary
-Marble Cave – Buddist Temples – Marble Village
-Hindu Temples – Cham culture
-Champa performance
PICK UP AT THE HOTEL
To begin with, in the morning the guide and driver will come to pick you up at the hotel and then we will start My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains Tour. So, we will drive along the Highway 1A of Vietnam, passing by many towns, villages and green field paddy. And in the harvesting season, we can see farmers working in the field. If you want, we can stop in a while for you to take some pictures of them and even water buffaloes if possible. Then we continue our trip to My Son Holy Land.
VISITING MY SON HOLY LAND
Therefore, My Son Sanctuary used to be the most holy place for Cham Kings and the people who usually came to donate offerings to Hindu Gods. The people of Cham kingdom follow Hinduism so that they believe those Hindu Gods of Shiva, Brahma, Vishnu as Protectors for them and for their kingdom. Firstly, the French discovered My Son Sanctuary in 1885. Later, they had spent more time researching all about this site and come to conclude that My Son Sanctuary was the most typical and most valuable Hindu site not only in Vietnam but also in Southeast Asia.
Outstanding My Son Holyland
The sanctuary of My Son had many groups of A, A’, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and each group had a main temple of Kalan. This vital temple was built in the central of group and for use to worship a set of linga and yoni inside. The other ones around played different roles. At the moment, the most intact area of My Son are groups of B, C, D.
At arriving in My Son Sanctuary, the guide will briefly tell you history and culture of Cham people. Then following that, we will stroll around this lovely spot and visit groups of B, C, D first. So, we can feel and admire outstanding talent of Cham people in the old times. Although the temples were built thousands of years, they still stay strong with time and severe weather. To move on our My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains Tour, we then across stream to visit groups of G and then E and F.
ENJOY THE CHAM PERFORMANCE
As soon as we finish, our guide will escort you to the theater and you can enjoy traditional performance by the local artists in order for you to understand more the Cham people’s rich culture.
SIGHTSEEING MARBLE MOUNTAINS
When you finish, we come out the same way and we will be heading to Marble Mountains in Da Nang city.
So, Marble Mountains is a cluster of 5 marble mounts which symbolize for 5 elements: Water (Thuy), Wood (Moc), Fire (Hoa), Metal (Kim), Earth (Tho). This spot is well known for its Buddist temples, sanctuaries, grottoes and caves. On arriving, we then walk up stairs and visit big 7-storey Buddist Pagoda.
Following is another visit to Linh Ung Pagoda complex where there is big Buddha statue. Next, we keep wandering to explore Heaven gate at Van Thong cave. From this high up, we can grab panoramic view of Non Nuoc beach and Cham island in a distance. What a beautiful spot!
Sparkling Huyen Khong cave at Marble Mountains Da Nang
Afterwards, we then walk down and visit the most beautiful Huyen Khong Cave. Especially, the local people used it as a hiding place and a hospital for wounded soldiers in the war. The cave is just brilliant with all temples inside mixing up with incense, smoke creating a visionary atmosphere for tourists. Last but not least, we can climb up at river watching tower for the best view of the marble village.
DROP OFF AT THE HOTEL
Eventually, we then walk downstairs and the guide will take you back to your hotel. We will end My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains Tour here.
WHY DO YOU ENJOY MY SON AND MARBLE MOUNTAIN DAY TRIP?
EXPLORE 2 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN ONE DAY
So, joining with us in this My Son and Marble Mountain Day Trip, Premium Travel Vietnam helps you out to discover 2 places in one day: My Son Sanctuary, Marble Mountains. Thus, My Son is all about Hinduism with all temples dating back thousand years ago. While Marble Mountains are famous for pretty caves and Buddist temples. That means a great chance for you to find out Hinduism and Buddism. By the way, you will know about customs, culture of Cham people as well as the practice of Buddism of Vietnamese people.
EXPLORE THE NATURE
Besides, you get a chance to harmonize yourself in the dense jungle forests of My Son Sanctuary. It is an easy trekking tour that you love more the nature, watching the birbs singing.
Reaching Marble Mountains, you will explore caves and temples as well as climb steps and see the lush nature of marble mountains. At the same time, you can have an awareness to protect our nature.
ADMIRE THE TALENT OF THE ANCIENT PEOPLE
The Marble Mountains My Son Sanctuary private tour offers you a great chance to know all about the culture of the Cham people. Especially, through the guidance of our knowledgable tour guide, you’ll find out how the Hindu temples were built thousands years ago and admire the skillful hands of the ancient Cham people.
KNOW ABOUT THE WAR
This private day trip from Da Nang is not only the tour discovery but you can know more about the war in Vietnam when the local people used these two important sites to protect themselves again American bomb droppings. Since then, you feel to love to love more the local Vietnamese people in the fight for their independence and freedom.
MY SON AND MARBLE MOUNTAIN TOUR FROM HOI AN PRICE?
My Son Sanctuary: a must – see site around Da Nang
PRICE
Kindly send an email to premiumvietnamtravel@gmail.com or contact us via Whatsapp/Viber at 0084 979613777 (Mr. Viet) for more details about this My Son and Marble Mountain Tour from Hoi An. As soon as we receive your email, we will promptly response to you and we are always at your service.
Tour inclusion |
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| – 4 – seat private car with air conditioning
– Experienced driver – English speaking guide – Entrance ticket – Cold water and wet tissue
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– Travel insurance
– Other expenses – Soft drinks and beverages – Tips and gratuities |
Things to bring |
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-Fully charged camera; Sun cream; Climbing shoes; Caps/hats; Sun glasses; Insect spray.
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In months of October, November, December, January, February; it sometimes rains in My Son and Marble Mountains due to monsoon or storm. let’s bring rain coats with you. For the rest of the year, it is usually hot and humid. |
HOW TO BOOK MY SON AND MARBLE MOUNTAIN TOUR FROM DA NANG?
Beautiful Cham temples – My Son Sanctuary
So, if you come to Hoi An or Da Nang and would like to find a professional tour operator/best travel agent to think about My Son and Marble Mountain Tour from Da Nang, do not hesitate to contact us:
Premium Travel Vietnam
Email: premiumvietnamtravel@gmail.com
Whatsapp/Viber at 0084 979613777
We highly respect your choice and make your trip a meaningful one
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FAQs ON Full day My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains trip
Set of Linga and Yoni worshipped by the Cham people
1. How long does the full-day trip to My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains take?
The full-day tour typically lasts around 8 to 10 hours, including travel time between My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains, plus time for exploring both sites.
2. What is included in the My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains tour?
The tour usually includes round-trip transportation, an English-speaking guide, entrance fees to both sites, and sometimes lunch. Be sure to check with your tour provider for specific inclusions.
3. How far is My Son Sanctuary from Marble Mountains?
My Son Sanctuary is approximately 50 kilometers from Marble Mountains, and the drive between the two sites takes about 1 to 1.5 hours.
4. What should I wear or bring for the tour?
Comfortable walking shoes, light clothing, sunscreen, and a hat are recommended. Since you’ll be visiting historical and religious sites, modest clothing covering shoulders and knees is also advised.
5. Is the tour suitable for children or elderly participants?
Guided tour to My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains involves walking and some steep steps at both sites, particularly at Marble Mountains. It may be suitable for active children and elderly participants, but those with mobility issues should check with the tour provider for accessibility details.
Da Nang (Vietnamese: Đà Nẵng) is the third largest city in Vietnam after Ho Chi Minh city and Ha Noi in terms of urbanization and economy and one of the major port cities, in addition to Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi and Hai Phong. Situated on the coast of the East Sea, at the opening end of the Han River, it is the biggest city in Central Vietnam.