Linh Ung Pagoda – Marble Mountain – Hoi An from Da Nang

Joing our tour, you have chance to escape the Da Nang city and take in some of the area’s scenic and historic highlights on this sightseeing tour: from the giant statue of the Lady Buddha at Linh Ung Pagoda, and fascinating beauty of Marble Mountains to the traditional merchant houses and assembly halls of Hoi An’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ancient Town. 

Highlights

In the afternoon

14:30 -14:45 Driver and guide pick you up from your hotel in Da Nang city and start the tour. We first visit Linh Ung pagoda in Son Tra Peninsula- the most important pagoda in Danang for the Buddhist people to come and pray.
You will not be overwhelmed when you see firsthand the lady Buddha statue of Avalokitesvara with a height of 67m, the lotus diameter of 35m) is currently the tallest statue in Vietnam. The lady Buddha image of Avalokiteshvara stands with her back to the mountain, facing the sea, gentle eyes looking down, one hand holding the seal of sam soot, the other holding the nectar of a nectar like peace for the fishermen who are reaching out to sea. On the crown of the Guan Yin statue is a 2m high Buddha statue. In the heart of the statue has 17 floors, each floor has a total altar of 21 Buddha statues with different shapes, faces, postures, called “Buddha-righteous Buddha”

On the way to Hoi An, we will visit Ngu Hanh Son (Marble Mountain). Marble Mountain is a complex consisting of Kim (Iron Mountain), Mộc (Wood Mountain), Thủy (Water Mountain), Hỏa (Fire Mountain), Thổ (Earth Mountain) symbolizing for 5 main elements of the universe in Asia Culture. You will discover the mysterious beauty of caves combining the sacred atmosphere of Buddhism. Visiting Tam Thai Pagoda, Linh Ung Pagoda. You will admire the masterpieces of exquisite stone sculptures created by the skillful hands of artisans in Non Nuoc village at the foot of the mountain.

In the Evening

18:00 We depart to Hoi An Ancient Town. You will have dinner with a lot of unique local dishes like Cao Lau, Hoanh Thanh, Banh Bao, Banh Vac for dinner before discovering the Ancient Town.
It is a must when you come to Hoi An to visit Japanese Bridge: This only remain of Japanese culture is now considered as a symbol of Hoi An. Then we taking a walk on the street along the Hoai River, enjoy the night life of Hoi An Town. Colorful lanterns are hung on in front of the houses, across the streets and paths all around the town, which is going to make you feel peaceful, serene and want to last this walk forever.
21:00 Drop off at your hotel in Da Nang or Hoi An Town. End of services. Goodbye & see you again!