DADSIC11-MY SON SANCTUARY & MARBLE MOUNTAINS

MY SON SANCTUARY & MARBLE MOUNTAINS

Highlights:

• Wander around the ancient towers and temples and lush green valley of My Son, the former
• capital of the Champa Kingdom
• Learn the fascinating history behind the ancient Hindu worship site
• Climb the stone steps carved into Marble Mountainsto discover caves, grottoes and a Buddhist Pagoda
• Marvel at the panoramic view from the top of the mountain
• Am Phu Cavewhich heads down to a very mysterious trip to hell
• Explore Linh Ung Pagoda at Son Tra Peninsula

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 13th century.

Have lunch at a local restaurant then we will discover Marble Mountains (Vietnamese: Ngu Hanh Son; literally “five elements mountains”) Here, you will have the opportunity to explore the stunning natural caves of the mountain and enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the mountain. Stone steps carved into the mountain lead to a Buddhist Pagoda. We will climb up the stone stairs and visit the caves and pagodas as well as admire the beautiful panoramic view.

Marble Mountain Linh Ung Pagoda at Marble Mountains has been designated a national historical and cultural site by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. We will also visit Am Phu Cave where there is a replica of “Heaven and Hell”, we can listen to the clapping of bats’ wings in the cave, contemplate the mysterious pagodas and the sculpturing village. We finally visit Son Tra Linh Ung Pagoda with the spectacular Son Tra Quan Yin, or Goddess of Mercy statue.