General
My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains Tour Program
To begin with, in the morning the guide and driver will come to pick you up at the hotel. And 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 Holyland.
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, the guide will briefly tell you history and culture of Cham people. Then follwing 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 tour, we then across stream to visit groups of G and then E and F. When you finish, we come out the same way and we will be heading to Marble Mountains in Da Nang.
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. Follwing 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!
Fantastic cave of Marble Mountains – Da Nang
Afterwards, we then walk down and visit the most beautiful cave of Huyen Khong. 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.
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 my son sanctuary and marble mountains tour is special?
So, being a part in this tour, 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.
My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains Tour Price
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| Tour inclusion | Tour exclusion |
| – 4 – seat private car with air conditioning – Experienced driver – English speaking guide – Entrance ticket – Cold water and wet tissue
| – Travel insurance – Other expenses – Soft drinks and beverages – Tips and gratuities |
| Things to bring | Travel tip |
| -Fully charged camera; Sun cream; Climbing shoes; Caps/hats; Sun glasses; Insect spray.
| 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. |
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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.