DADSIC10-HOI AN CITY TOUR & MY SON SANCTUARY

HOI AN CITY TOUR & MY SON SANCTUARY

Highlights:

• Wander around the lost Champa Kingdomthat dates back to the 3^rd century
• Marvel at the beauty of the location; lush valley surrounded by towering mountains
• Explore the templesand learn about the fascinating history behind this sanctuary of Hinduism
• Enjoy a delicious lunch in Hoi An Ancient Town
• Enter historical houses and sites dating as far back as the fifteenth century, beautifully combining elements of Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese architecture
• See how locals raise silkworm to produce silk for the beautiful handmade garments Hoi An is famous for

Itinerary:

We will begin our day trip with a visit to the capital and religious center of the former Champa Kingdom, My Son, which has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Beautifully situated in a lush green valley, there are dozen of red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and the 13th century. It presents a vivid picture of spiritual and political life in an important phase of the history of South-East Asia.

Have lunch at a local restaurant in Hoi An then, we will discover the city of Hoi An on foot. The historic town, which used to be a prosperous seaport city from the 16th to 18th century, is now a wonderful city that cannot be missed while touring the Southeast Asian region.

While walking through the city, we will make a few stops to visit Hoi An Museum, many of the town’s renowned Ancient Houses which boast remarkable architecture, Assembly Halls of Chinese influence; Art Craft Manufacturing Workshop and of course the must-see Japanese Covered Bridge. You can find variety architecture styles in Hoi An Ancient Town which are Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese as well as French styles.