Vietnam Tour Classic
Vietnam Tour Classic
Code: VN01 Route: Saigon – Phan Thiet – Nha Trang-Da Nang – Hoi An – Hue – Hai Phong, Ha Long – Hanoi Duration: 11 Days
Itinerary in brief
Day 1: Saigon – Arrival
Day 2: Saigon
Day 3: Saigon – Phan Thiet – Nha Trang
Day 4: Nha Trang
Day 5: Nha Trang – Danang – Hoi An
Day 6: Hoi An – Hue
Day 7: Hue
Day 8: Hue – Hanoi
Day 9: Hanoi – Halong
Day 10: Halong – Hanoi
Day 11: Hanoi – Departure
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Itinerary Detail
Day 1: Saigon – Arrival
On arrival at Tan San Nhat airport, which is and transfer to hotel. Ho Chi Minh City is a center of trade, finance, culture and tourism in Vietnam. This metropolis heavy traffic, the contradiction of its northern counterpart, is full of bicycles and motorbikes, excited by numerous shopping and outdoor cafes. (If time permits) passing through the center of the city to explore the different local forms of life.Overnight in Saigon.
Day 2: [Saigon B]
Sightseeing in Saigon and Cholon (Chinatown) 8 hrs
Saigon is the largest of Vietnamese cities, with the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life visible everywhere. There are street markets, cafes and stylish bars again. The city is agitated and bubbles. Yet within this teeming metropolis are 300 years of timeless traditions and beauty of an ancient culture. To the west of the city is District 5, the huge Chinese neighborhood called Cholon, which means "Great From Market." Notre Dame Cathedral: Built between 1877 and 1883 and located in the heart of the Saigon government. It has a neo-Romanesque form and two high square towers, with iron-tipped needles. In front of the Cathedral is a statue of the Virgin Mary.CENTRAL POST OFFICE: a French-style building with a canopy of glass and steel structure next to the cathedral of Notre Dame. The structure was built between 1886 and 1891 and is by far the largest post office in Vietnam.CITY HALL: completed in 1908, also known as "Hotel de Ville" and located at the northern end of Nguyen Hue Boulevard. With its facade adorned with gingerbread, it seems that the town of a French city. (It can be seen from the outside only). OPERA HOUSE: built in the late first century and renovated in the 1940s, the building housed the lower division of the National Assembly. Today is a Municipal Theatre also known as the Saigon Concert Hall. (It can be seen from the outside only). Jade Emperor Pagoda: was a meeting place for secret societies Chinese. It has very colorful and mysterious atmosphere.
Reunification Palace: This was the Independence Palace of the President of South Vietnam and was assaulted by tanks, on April 30, 1975, signifying the fall of South Vietnam. It is preserved in its original condition state.WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM: collections of weapons and photographs from two Indochina wars are displayed together with the original French 'Guillotine' brought here in the 20th century.
Ben Thanh market: The central market of Saigon, its surrounding streets are one of the liveliest areas of the city. Everything you eat commonly used by the average resident of Saigon is available here.GIAC LAM PAGODA: the most Ancient pagoda in Saigon, built in the late 17th century. Because the last reconstruction here was in 1900, architecture, design and ornamentation remain almost unaltered by the modernist renovation have transformed so many other religious structures in Vietnam. Ten monks live in this pagoda, which also incorporates aspects Taoism and Confucianism.
Binh Tay Market: Cholon's main market, much of the activity here is wholesale.THIEN HAU PAGODA: built by the Cantonese congregation in the 19th century. The pagoda is one of the most active in Cholon and is dedicated to Thien Hau. It says that she can travel across oceans on a mat and ride the clouds to wherever pleases.Overnight in Saigon
Day 3: Saigon – Phan Thiet – Trang [Nha B]
By vehicle from Saigon to Phan Thiet
Located in the province of Binh Thuan, Phan Thiet is 198 km from Saigon and lies south of Cam Ranh Bay in the southern section of Vietnam.Phan Central Thiet is best known for its nuoc man (fish sauce) and fishing industry.The population includes descendants of the Cham, who controlled this area until 1962. Mui Ne Beach is famous for its huge sand dunes, located twenty kilometers east of Phan Thiet, near a fishing village at the tip of the peninsula of Mui Ne. Travel north along the coast and Highway 1 past Phan Rang, Lam and Dien Khanh. Tuan Ninh Province, home to Phan Rang, is home to tens of thousands of descendants of the Cham TORRES people.PO Klong Garai Cham: the four brick towers constructed at the end of the 13th century during the reign of the Cham monarch Jaya Simhavarman III, were built as Hindu temples and standing on top of a crumbly granite hill.Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 4: [Nha Trang B]
Boat trip to several islands and the seawater aquarium
EBONY ISLAND: just south of the island of bamboo, known for snorkeling.
HON TAM: southwest of Bamboo Island, Hon Tam is similar to nearby Island.SEAWATER Ebony AQUARIUM: Mieu Island is a fish breeding farm where over forty important species of fish, crustaceans and other marine species are found in three separate compartments.Overnight Nha Trang.
Day 5: Nha Trang – Danang – Hoi An [B]
Transfer from Nha Trang to Cam Ranh Airport
Flights from Nha Trang to Danang
Sightseeing in Danang, China Beach and Marble Mountains
fourth largest city in Vietnam, mark the northern limit of the tropical zone of Vietnam, with a pleasant all year climate.CHAM years MUSEUM: founded in 1915 by the French School of Far East Collection Outdoor Cham sculpture is the best in the world. Many of the sandstone carvings are breathtaking.CHINA BEACH: made famous in the American television series of the same name extends for many kilometers north and south of the Marble Mountains. During the war, American soldiers were airlifted here for 'rest and relax. Marble Mountains: five stone hillocks, once the islands, made of marble. Each one is said to represent one of the five elements of the universe. The largest and most famous, Thuy Son, has a number of natural caves in which Buddhist sanctuaries have been built over the centuries. When champas ruled the area, these same caves were used as Hindu shrines.Journey south past the Marble Mountains and small villages.Sightseeing by cyclo Hoi An Hoi An is a picturesque town bank of the river south of Danang. Known as Faifo early Western traders, it was one of the main international ports of Southeast Asia for centuries 17, 18 and 19. It is best to visit some of the following sites of Hoi An, walk around and / or cyclo.QUAN CONG TEMPLE: founded in 1653, the altar is dedicated to Quan Cong, which is partly gilded statue in the central altar in the back of the sanctuary. Stone plaques on the list of contributors to the walls of the temple construction and repair. The temple was open to all Chinese traders or seamen and is dedicated to Thien Hau – is a small Chinese style temple with a lintel gate, a rockery courtyard and lucky animals depicted in statuary.PHUOC Kien Pagoda: Pagoda Chinese around 1690 and then restored and enlarged in 1900. It is typical of the Chinese clans "that were established in the area of Hoi An temple is dedicated to Thien Hau Thanh Mau (Goddess of the Sea and protector of sailors and fishermen).
JAPANESE COVERED BRIDGE: the first bridge in this Site was built in 1593. It was built by the Japanese community of Hoi An to link them to Chinatowns around the creek. The bridge was provided with a roof that could be used as a shelter from rain and sun.TRAN FAMILY CHAPEL: this house to worship the ancestors was built 200 years ago with donations from members of the family. The family Tran has its origins in China and Vietnam, he moved to around 1700. The hotel's architecture reflects the influence of Chinese and Japanese styles.SA HUYNH MUSEUM: located near completed the Japanese Bridge, which contains exhibits of the early days of Hoi An is history.PHUNG HUNG HOUSE: one family has been living here for almost eight generations. The house is a combination of Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese style.Overnight Hoi.
Day 6: Hoi An Hue, [- B]
Per vehicle Hoi An to Hue
Travel north on Highway 1 past Danang, Lang Co and the Hai Van pass.
Hai Van Pass: pass crosses over a spur of the Truong Son mountain range Are that enters the South China Sea. This is an incredible mountainous stretch of highway with spectacular views. LANG CO: a beautiful island and sandy stretches palm with a crystal clear lagoon on one side and many kilometers of beachfront facing the South China Sea.IMPERIAL CITY: located in the Citadel, was built in the 19th century and the model of the Forbidden City in Beijing. There are numerous palaces and temples within these walls and towers, a library and a door museum.NGO MON: the main entrance imperial compound, opposite the Torre de la Bandera. The central hall with its yellow doors was reserved for use by the emperor, as was the bridge over the lotus pond. THAI HOA PALACE: built in 1803 and moved to its present location in 1833, Thai Hoa Palace is a spacious hall with an ornate roof of huge timbers supported by 80 carved and lacquered columns.HALLS mandarins: these buildings, in which the mandarins prepared for court ceremonies, held in Can Chanh Reception Hall, were restored in 1977.NINE dynastic urns: These were issued in 1835-36. Traditional ornamentation was chiseled then on the sides of the urns, each dedicated to another sovereign Nguyen. FORBIDDEN PURPLE CITY: this was reserved for the personal use of the emperor. The servants are only allowed in the compound were eunuchs, who represent no threat for royal concubines. (Today the site is in ruins). Accommodation in Hue.
Day 7: [Tone B]
Pagoda Sightseeing Thien Mu and the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang with boat trip
Thien Mu Pagoda: on the outskirts of Hue, on the banks of the Perfume River, this was a hotbed of protest against the government during the 1960s. Behind the main sanctuary of the pagoda is the Austin car which transported the monk Thich Quang Duc on the page of his 1963 self-immolation.TOMB Emperor Minh Mang, a complex built in 1840 by King Minh Mang, known for its magnificent architecture, statues and military decorations more details. It perhaps the most beautiful of the tombs and pagodas of Hue.
TU DUC TOMB: once the Royal Palace of Tu Duc, who ruled Hue makes more than 100 years, this tomb consists of pavilions in a tranquil area of wooded hills and lakes. The tomb was built between 1864 and 1867. Tu Duc, who was the longest reign of the Emperor, lived a luxurious life.DONG BA MARKET: a local market near the Imperial City.Overnight in Hue.
Day 8: Hue – [Hanoi B]
Flight from Hue to Hanoi
Visit Old Quarters by cyclo
OLD HEADQUARTERS: have over a thousand years of history and remain one of the most lively and unusual places in Vietnam, where one can purchase any everything from a tablet to silk pajamas. Exploring the labyrinth of narrow streets is fascinating and there are plenty of things to buy wool clothes, cosmetics, jewelry, gold and silver silk clothing and medicinal herbs. WATER PUPPET SHOW: a fantastic art form originating in northern Vietnam, best seen in Hanoi. The Municipal Puppet Theatre Water is at the edge of Hoan Kiem in Hanoi Lake.Overnight.
Day 9: Hanoi – [Halong B]
Sightseeing in Hanoi (half day)
Hanoi, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks, is the capital of Vietnam. It is a very attractive city with French style buildings and less traffic other cities in Asia.
One Pillar Pagoda: built by Emperor Ly Thai Tong, who ruled from 1028-1054. Built of wood in a single stone pillar, designed to resemble a lotus flower. TEMPLE OF LITERATURE: founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, who dedicated it to Confucius to honor scholars and men of achievement literature. Hoan Kiem Lake: Right in the heart of Hanoi, this lake contains an islet with the tiny Tortoise Pagoda, topped with a red star. HO CHI MINH Mausoleum: in the tradition Lenin and Stalin before him and Mao after him, the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh is a glass sarcophagus deep in the bowels of a monumental building that has become a pilgrimage site. (Closed on Mondays and Fridays).
OPERA HOUSE: a magnificent 900-seat opera house built in 1911. (It can be seen from the outside only).
Visit Chua But Thap Pagoda
By vehicle from Hanoi to Halong Bay
Travel east on Route 5 in the whole province of Hai Hung and around Halong Bay.
Overnight in Halong.
Day 10: Halong – B [Hanoi, L]
Bay boat trip Halong (4 hours)
This boat trip explores four hours Halong Bay, passing the islands of Trong, Mai, Am, Chen and Cong Troi (Heaven Gates). Stop at one of the islands and visit one of the following caves.HANG DAU GO: a huge cave, three cameras, which is reached via 90 steps. The cave is named the third Vietnamese cameras, which is said to have been used by Trang Hung Dao during the 13th century to store bamboo stakes used against the Mongol invaders. BO NAU: the "Pelican" caves. Thien Cung: "Palace of Heaven."
For vehicle Halong Hanoi
Travel around Halong Bay to Hai Phong and west along the Route 5, across Hai Hung Province.
Day 11: Hanoi – [Exit B]
today we have free time until transfer to the airport your flight home.
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