Half Day Da Nang City Sightseeing Private Tour By Motorbike Motorbike Tour
ID: GYG836119-1325244
Category:
Country: Vietnam
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of Da Nang and the Champa Kingdom on a guided tour. Visit the Lady Buddha Pagoda, the Marble Mountains, and the Museum of Cham Sculpture.
Discover the history of Da Nang, Vietnam's largest city in central Vietnam, on a guided tour. Visit the Lady Buddha Pagoda, the Marble Mountains, and the Museum of Cham Sculpture.
Start your tour at the Lady Buddha Pagoda, famous for the Goddess of Mercy statue, which faces the Eastern Sea. On the left is Cham Island, to the right is the Hai Van Pass. The pagoda was built on 12 hectares of land on Son Tra Mountain. It symbolizes belief and the nation. It marked the development of Vietnamese Buddhism in the 21st century.
Next, visit the Marble Mountains, a well-known pilgrimage site with peaks, caves, tunnels, and temples composed of a group of five limestone and marble hills. Named after the 5 elements of metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, Marble Mountains exist in a coastal area renowned for stone cutting and sculpture.
Make a stop at a well-known marble workshop where you will see how local artisans make the Buddha statues with great patience and skill.
Continue to the Museum of Cham Sculpture, which first opened in 1919 and was enlarged in 1936. It is the world’s largest collection of Cham artifacts. The collection was started by French archaeologists and experts from L’École Francaise d’Extrême Orient (EFEO). Some artifacts were sent overseas to Paris while others made their way to Hanoi and Saigon museums. Many typical objects were left in Tourane, now modern-day Da Nang.
Highlights
- Discover the history of Da Nang and the Champa Kingdom on a guided tour
- Visit the Lady Buddha Pagoda and see the Goddess of Mercy statue
- Marble Mountains and learn about metal, wood, water, fire, and earth elements
- Stop at a marble workshop and see how local artisans make Buddha statues
- See the world's largest collection of Cham artifacts at the Museum
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes as there is a moderate amount of walking involved.
Be prepared for any weather conditions; bring a hat and sunscreen for sunny days.
Photography is allowed, but respect the cultural sites by not using flash inside temples.
Keep hydrated, especially on hot days, by bringing your own water.
Arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the tour starts.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
