My Son Sanctuary & Golden Bridge Day Tour (Private/Small Group)
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Overview
This day tour allows visitors to discover two amazing places in the Annamite Mountains – the Golden Bridge and My Son Sanctuary. Located in Da Nang’s summit (nearly 1,500 meters asl), the pedestrian walkway with golden handrails is holded by giant hands. It provides an easy passage from the station of world’s longest cable car – the Ba Na Hills cable car to scenic landscaped gardens. For the rest of the day, My Son Sanctuary is the highlight. It comprises 71 Hindu temples and ruins, all within a beautiful valley encircled by wooded hills. First brick buildings here are dated back from 4th century. Due to being the most important remains of Champa kingdom (a major Southeast Asia’s ancient state), Unesco added it to the world heritage site list in 1999. During the American war, Vietnam communists (Vietcong) hide in its nearby forests, so bombs are dropped into the area. Some architectural masterpieces no longer stand then.
*This tour departs from Da Nang or Hoi An
5/5
One Day
Car or Minivan
English
2 Minimum (Private available)
Highlights
- Visit the Golden Bridge – a new world’s wonder in Vietnam with cool weather and picturesque sceneries. Before that, have a great time on the world-record Ba Na Hills cable car that is longest all over the planet. There are lots of photo opportunities.
- Take part in fun games inside Vietnam’s largest underground amusement park – Fantasy Park and exciting outdoor celebrations in the French Village. Climb to the top of Da Nang at an elevation of 1,487 meters.
- Learn about the history and culture of Cham people and their own kingdom – Champa that ruled the area from 2nd to 14th centuries. Secrets about mysterious building techniques are also revealed from a knowledgeable local guide.
- See a cultural show with many performances from Cham artists, like Apsara dancing or playing traditional instruments used in festivals.
What's Included
Inclusions
- Air-conditioning car
- Licenced and experienced driver
- Knowledgeable English-speaking guide
- Buffet lunch with vegetarian options
- 2 bottles of water per person
- Roundtrip transfer with hotel pick up and drop off in Da Nang or Hoi An center, other areas with an extra fee
- All entrance fees and tickets (except the Wax Museum), cable car ride, furnicular ride
Exclusions
- Personal expenses (shopping, phone top up, restroom at somewhere, …)
- Tipping and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Entrance ticket of the Wax Museum and some coin games
Departure & Return
Tour guide will be in the hotel reception at 8 a.m or earlier upon the request. Then, the driver takes visitors to the Ba Na Hills cable car station to get the Golden Bridge. After the lunch in the mountain, My Son Sanctuary is the next place to visit. Before say goodbye, he drops off visitors in the hotel (Da Nang city center or Hoi An) or another place if requested.
Itinerary
Pick up
At 8 a.m in hotel reception in Da Nang or Hoi An (earlier if requested).
Ba Na Hills Cable Car
To get to Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge from the plain, the cable car is only transport. Now this amazing engineering work holds 4 world records, including the longest on the planet – 5 kilometers. Travellers have a nice experience while being conveyed up the mountain, thanks to picteresque natural beauty. There are magnificent hills to hills, well-protected forests with a rich wildlife, rivers with waterfalls, giant outcrops, and clouds.
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See details in Ba Na Hills Cable Car
The Golden Bridge
The Golden Bridge is one of the most sought-after places tovisit. It opens the doors in 2018 and soon is in the bucket list of lots oftravellers. Spanning over 150 meters, its half-oval passage is paved by wood,and handrails are plated by gold. Two huge hands hold it gently, representing the handsof the God what pulls a strip of silk from the mountain. Recently, a Britishnewspaper named this building on top of new wonders in the world.
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See details in Golde Bridge Travel Guide
Linh Ung Pagoda & Gautama Buddha
Linh Ung Pagoda Ba Na Hills is the second of three Buddhist temples of the same name in Da Nang. It’s located at the end of a major walkway down from the Golden Bridge. The highlight here is the 27-meters-tall Gautama Buddha who faces the city to shelter its citizens. By the staircases to the worshipping hall, visitors can see the emblematic flower of the hill station every spring – the bell-shaped cherry blossom.
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See details in Linh Ung Pagoda Travel Guide
French Village & Fanstasy Park
French Village is located on a higher location than the Golden Bridge. It’s really large, consisting of hundreds of medieval-style buildings lining stone-paved lanes. The church is the most sophisticated architecture, next to the square where festive outdoor celebrations occur. Travellers can sit in a coffee shop or tea house to feel the buzzing atmosphere and nice weather. Under the ground, there are many games to entertain and Vietnam’s first wax museum. The Alpine coaster nearby is another visitor’s favorite.
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See details in Da Nang’s Amusement Parks
Nui Chua summit - Top of Da Nang & hoi an
Nui Chua is the summit of Da Nang and Hoi An, with the highest point at 1,487 meters above sea level. Here, people build Buddhist temples, stupas and a bell pavilion where the wholity of the French Village is visible. In the half way, travellers can relax in a quiet tea house with a zen style.
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See details in Da Nang Mountain Temples
Lunch
Have a buffet lunch with many choices, including vegetable dishes and traditional foods.
1 hour recommended
1 hour recommended
My Son Sanctuary
After a quick ticket check, the My Son Museum is the first stop. From there, a short breezy ride on the buggy carries visitors further inside the sanctuary. The cement path under fully-shaded trees, leads to the most sacred area. Majestic ancient tower-temples dating from 4th to 13rd centuries then amaze viewers. Here, the tour guide explains deeper about the history and culture of the owners the Chams and fallen Champa kingdom. In the nearby stage, traditionalart performances can’t be missed.
See details in My Son Sanctuary Travel Guide
See details in My Son Sanctuary Travel Guide
Back to hotel
Additional Info
- This experience is run with 2 travelers minimum but private one is still available. Chat with us via whatsapp number +84968009827 for the best price.
- Confirmation may be received at time of booking.
- If traveling with kids, an announcement in advance is necessary.
- Free for childrens under 5 years old and 50% off for childrens from 5 to 10 years old, full fee for older ages.
- A small extra fee will be surcharged to pick up in the Son Tra peninsula (Da Nang) and South Hoi An area (Hoi An)
- Most travelers can participate, LGBT-friendly
- No wheelchair accessible.
- This experience requires good weather. In case it’s canceled, an annoucement will be made in advance.
How to Book
Text in whatsapp +84968009827
A reply will be made within a few hours
Confirmation
Cancellation (if required)
On Tour
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Frequently Asked Questions
Visitors should wear respectively because of many Buddhist temples and pagodas in the trip. In a half of the day (Golden Bridge area), it’s not too necessary when sarongs are available for free in religious spots to cover. In My Son Sanctuary, if don’t have any, visitors need to buy one in shops in the outside of the holy valley. Due to walking much, should get a good pair of shoes to wander around comfortably and explore stunning things. During sunny months, sun cream, sun glasses, hat or cap and in the wet season (often the end of the year), a rain poncho is a must.
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