My Lai Massacre Tour

Overview

This tour takes you to My Lai Massacre Memorial (or Son My Memorial) which commemorates 504 victims in My Lai Massacre. It occurs on 16th March 1968 and shocked the whole world. Today, it’s the most well-documented mass killing event in the Vietnam War, a terrifying conflict lasted from 1955 to 1975 (part of the Cold War). Other highlights of the tour are the 125-meters-tall Lady Buddha statue (the tallest one in Vietnam and Southeast Asia) and My Khe Beach, the most beautiful beach in the area. Have lunch with local foods.

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Approx. 8 hours Car/bus English 2 people minimum

Highlights

Learn about My Lai Massacre, a sad event in the Vietnam War
Commemorate the victims at Son My Memorial & Museum
Marvel at the tallest Lady Buddha in Southeast Asia (125 meters)
Visit My Khe Beach, the most beautiful beach in Quang Ngai

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Departure & Return

The meeting time is 8:00 AM in Da Nang or Hoi An (local time).

Our guide and driver will pick up you in your hotel within Da Nang city center or Hoi An city center.

Itinerary

Pick up

My Lai Massacre Memorial Site (Son My Memorial)

In My Lai Massacre Memorial (Son My Memorial), visitors will do:
– watching a video about the massacre (English)
– visiting the museum to see pictures, artifacts and that are from both Vietnamese and American sides as well as name list of all 504 victims
– seeing the statue, the bell pavilion and the temple which commemorate 504 victims
– See the original remains of the massacre such as houses of victims (partly ruined), the ditch where the American solders killed villagers, a temple burnt, tombs of victims,…
– exploring a restored village which has rice fields, water buffalo, farmers, grapefruit gardens, thatched houses, bomb shelters,…
– listening from stories and explanations from local guide

My Khe Beach (Quang Ngai)

Visit the most beautiful beach in the area. It has a long white and fine stretch of sand, with clear and blue water in the front. You have time here to sightsee and take pictures.

Have lunch with local food

Giant lady buddha statue

Visit the tallest Lady Buddha statue in Vietnam and Southeast Asia. It’s 125 meters tall, therefore we can see this statue from a far distance. In Vietnam, Lady Buddha is also known as the Goddess of Mercy or Goddess of Sea. The Lady Buddha of Quang Ngai lies within Minh Duc Pagoda, a huge Buddhist temple sitting atop the mountain (Thien Ma Mountain or Heavenly Horse Mountain). From here, you can see a beautiful view to Tra Khuc River, the largest river in the area and Co Luy Bridge across its estuary.

After tour

Go back to Da Nang or Hoi An by the coastal road. In the city center, our guide and driver will drop you off in the hotel. The tour ends.

Additional Info

This experience is run with 2 travelers minimum. Chat with us via whatsapp number +84968009827 for the best price for solo traveler.
Confirmation may be received at time of booking.
If traveling with kids, an announcement in advance is necessary.
Free of charge for kids under 5 years old (have to go with parents), 25% discount for kids from 5 to 9 years old and 100% fee for visitors above 10 years old.
Most travelers can participate, LGBT-friendly
This experience requires good weather. In case it’s canceled (like flood or typhoons), an announcement will be made in advance.