Da Nang

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CENTRAL DISCOVERY- 8 DAYS

DAY 1: Arrival in Danang - Hue
Arrive at Danang Airport. Pick up and transfer to Hue, Vietnam's first World Cultural Heritage site recognized by UNESCO in 1993. Admire beautiful landscape on the road through the Hai Van Pass. Panoramic views of the clouds, the sea and the mountains around are unfolded from the summit. The evening is highlighted with a Hue folk show on the Perfume River. O/N in Hue.

DAY 2: Hue (B)
A morning sightseeing tour focuses on the Imperial Citadel, built in 1804 on a site chosen in accordance with the principles of geomancy, and the Museum of Royal Relics where everyday utensils of the king and the royal family and other decorative objects can be seen. In the afternoon, visit the tombs of King Tu Duc (ruled 1848  1883) and King Khai Dinh (ruled 1916  1925). The monuments, designed by the kings themselves, were also used as holiday retreats during their lifetime. Overland to Thien Mu Pagoda, attend the afternoon service and then take a boat ride on the Perfume River back to Hue, viewing rural landscape and local activities at sunset. O/N in Hue.

DAY 3: Hue  Dong Ha  Dong Hoi (B)
Drive to Dong Hoi (165km), passing the former demilitarized zone (DMZ) along the Ben Hai River (1954  1975) where vestiges of fierce battles can be seen including the ruins of the old Quang Tri Citadel, Dong Ha Town, the Hien Luong Bridge and the Vinh Moc Tunnels. The road running along the coastal plains offers idyllic views of sand dunes, rice fields and villages. O/N in Dong Hoi.

DAY 4: Dong Hoi  Phong Nha  Hue (B)
Before leaving for Phong Nha, wander about the Nhat Le fish market, an ideal photo spot with sellers and buyers invariably wearing the ubiquitous conical hat. Transfer to the Xuan Son ferry landing (45km) and take a boat ride on the Son River to spectacular Phong Nha Cavern comprising Bi Ky Cave & Cung Dinh Cave. Steps lead to superb Tien Son Cave (1km), the most magnificent limestone cave in Vietnam and just opened in 2000. Back to Hue (210km). O/N in Hue.

DAY 5: Hue  Hoi An (B)
In the morning, have a bike trip (10km) across the countryside. Admire the rustic beauty of hamlet markets, temples, a covered bridge and rice fields. Before leaving Hue, visit the Dong Ba Market, famous for its best conical hats in Vietnam. Transfer to Hoi An (145km). O/N in Hoi An.

DAY 6: Excursion to My Son & Hoi An (B)
Enjoy a day trip to explore two World Heritage sites recognized by UNESCO in 1999. First, travel over rural roads to My Son (55km), where architectural treasures and sculptures of Cham culture dating from the 7th to the 13th century can be explored. Then transfer to Hoi An, a centuries-old city with ancient houses, temples, markets and handicraft workshops. O/N in Hoi An.

DAY 7: Hoi An - Danang (B)
In the morning, relax on a sandy beach. Spend the afternoon visiting the stone-carving village of Non Nuoc and the Cham Sculpture Museum where a variety of ancient and modern sculpted articles is displayed. O/N in Danang.

DAY 8: Departure from Danang (B)
Spend last minutes for downtown shopping (stone-carvings, silk, paintings,...) or at leisure before check-out. Transfer to the airport for departure.

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Da Nang	Hue	Dong Hoi Citadel
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