http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/ Hue, Danang, Hoian Tours - Vietnam Open Tour Homepage en-us Copyright (C) Vietnam OpenTour VietnamOpenTour (3 Days 2 Nights) - Group tour price : 297 . Set in its own private estate on renowned China Beach, the high class Furama Resort has it all: 200 luxurious rooms and suites with spacious balconies, private view of the ocean or the freshwater swimming lagoon. Sports and leisure activities include a scuba diving school with experienced international instructors, water skiing, snorkeling, tri-maran sailing, tennis, golf-driving and fitness classes. Danang is 1 hour from Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi by air.       ITINERARY Day 1 : Hanoi/ HoChiMinh - Danang Arrival in Danang, meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight at Furama Resort. Day 2 : Danang Breakfast at hotel. Free at leisure on the beach for own activities. Overnight at Furama Resort. Day 3: Danang-Hanoi//HoChiMinh Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Danang airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh.   Standard : Standard room. (Run of house) Deluxe : Lagoon View VIP : Ocean View   Inclusive services : Returned air-ticket from Hanoi// Ho Chi Minh - Danang - Hanoi//Ho Chi Minh by Vietnam Airlines 2 nights accommodation at Furama Resort (Room only - no Breakfast) Roundtrip transfer between Danang airport to resort without guide (Rates are nett inclusive of tax and service charge.) http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/day-trips/danang-relaxation-packages-at-fujama-resort.html (4 days /3 nights) . The fascinating ancient port of Hoi An is a maze of narrow streets, witness to the legacy of the Portuguese, Japanese and Chinese traders who used the port in years gone by. It is a favourite stop for shoppers. The former capital, Hue, evokes reminders of the imperial past with its Citadel, Purple Forbidden City and impressive royal mausoleums. They are all on this trip.  (Code : 02)   Programmes Day 01 Danang - Marble Moutains - Hoian old town (L/D): Arrival in Danang. Transfer to restaurant for lunch. Visit to Marble Moutains - named as 5 elements of universe and stone carving village of Hoa Hai. Move to the ancient town of Hoian for a walking tour around the old sections of Hoian (charming and wonderfully preserved, combining Chinese, Japanese and European influences) and get yourself back to the 17 th century. Relax and soak up the atmosphere. Dinner and overnight in Hoian. Day 02 Hoian old town - Hue (B/L/D): Breakfast and check-out. Leave Hoi An for Hue, en route, photo stop at the top of Cloud - Ocean pass and fishing village of Lang Co. Luncheon. Afternoon visits of the Imperial Citadel - The grand palace of the last dynasty of Nguyen and Goddess-heavenly pagoda. Dinner and overnight in Hue. Day 03 Hue (B/L/D): Breakfast. Boat trip on Perfume river to visit Hon Chen holy temple and Minh Mang mausoleum. Luncheon. Afternoon visits include the typical Royal Tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh and enjoy the beauty of Tu Hieu pagoda. Dinner and overnight in Hue.     Day 04 Hue - Departure (B): Breakfast. Free until transfer to the airport of Hue for departure. Inclusive services : - Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver - Accommodation: twin shring room at the mentioned hotels - English or French speaking guide - Entrance fee to indicated sights - Boat trip in Hue - All mentioned meals. Exclusive services : - Other meals, tip, drinks - Airport tax - Single room - Personal expenses - Insurance - Domestic & international flights - Visa fee http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/mini-breaks/central-vietnam-stopover.html Sat weekly - 4Ds/ 3Ns . OVERVIEW   ITINERARY Day 1: Arrival Danang - Hoi An (D) Meet upon arrival at Danang Airport and visit Cham Museum, Marble Mountains & China Beach before heading to Hoi An old town. Hoian hotel check in. Free at night in Hanoi. Day 2: Hoi An - My Son - Hoi An (B/L) Begin the day with an excursion to My Son, Vietnam’s most evocative Cham site recently named by UNESCO as a World Heritage site. The Cham people considered this area, in the shadow of Cat’s Tooth Peak, the domain of the Gods, and it served as the religious and intellectual center of the culture. Lunch at local restaurant in Hoian. Back Hoian town to discover the historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city during the 16th to 18th centuries. Its sizeable community of foreign merchants resulted in a unique architectural style with Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences. Walking tour in Hoi An to Chinese Assembly Hall & Temples, old houses & Japanese Covered Bridge. Free at leisure in Hoian. Day 3: Hoi An - Danang - Hue (B/L) Morning driving to Hue via Hai Van Pass , passing through many pretty red-tiled villages with fruit orchards, enjoying spectacular views of sky and sea. Hotel check-in upon arrival. In the afternoon, visit Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba market. Stay overnight in Hue. Day 4: Hue (B/L) Day with boat trip on Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, Minh Mang tomb. We head to suburb to visit King Khai Dinh Tomb, King Tu Duc Tomb. Come back to Hue for lunch at local restaurant. Free at leisure and overnight in Hue. Day 5: Hue - Departure (B) Leisure time until being transferred to Hue Airport for the next flight. * Services included:  1. New air-con vehicles (02pax: 04 seat car; 03-10pax: 16 seat car). 2. Accomodation: twin sharing basic at hotels as follows or similar: - 3 star hotels: + Hội An: Vạn Lợi, Lotus, Phố Hội Resort, Indochine… + Đà Nẵng: Bamboo Green Central, Sài Gòn Tourane, Minh Toàn… + Huế: Duy Tân (New area), Ngọc Hương, Huế Queen, Vĩ Dạ Riverside, Asia, … 3. Full board meals (Breakfasts at hotels & set menus): 4. Boat trip on Perfume river. 5. Entrance fees.  6. English – Vietnamese speaking guide. 7. Water & tissue on bus. 8. Service fee. * Excludes:  1. Air/train/bus tickets: Saigon/Hanoi – Hue – Saigon/Hanoi . 2. Personal expenses: laundry, telephone,...   http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/mini-breaks/danang--hoian-myson--hue.html HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN MY SON HOLLY LAND - THE OLD CAPITAL OF HUE PHONG NHA CAVE  (5days/4nites departure on every Saturday). Day 01 : Saturday DANANG HOI AN OLD TOWN (L/D): Arrival in Danang. Transfer to Hoi An old town. For hotel check-in. Enjoy local food and take part some traditional activities at the Vietnam Village Resort. Afternoon visit to the ancient town of Hoian for a walking tour around the old sections (charming and wonderfully preserved, combining Chinese, Japanese and European influences), enjoy traditional music at 15 p.m. Enjoy the “Hoi An ancient nightâ€Â�, get yourself back to the 17th century, relax and soak up the atmosphere. Dinner and overnight at Hoian.       Day 02 : Sunday HOIAN MY SON HOLLY LAND DANANG CITY (B/L/D): Breakfast. Drive to My Son holly land, the site of the most important Cham intellectual and religious center during the 4th to 13th century, classified as the World Heritage Site. Photo stop at Tra Kieu cathedral. Back to Hoi An for lunch and check-out. Afternoon visit to the Marble Mountains - named as 5 elements of universe, stone carving village of Hoa Hai, China Beach and swimming at Danang beach – classified as one of the most attractive beaches on earth. Hotel check-in and dinner. Free to explore Danang city.   Day 03 : Monday  DANANG CITY - HUE (B/L/D): Breakfast and check-out. Leaving Danang for the old capital of Hue, en route, photo stop at the top of Cloud - Ocean pass and Lang Co fishing village. Visit to the typical Royal Tomb of Khai Dinh King. Luncheon and hotel check-in. Afternoon visits of the Imperial Citadel - The grand palace of the last dynasty of Nguyen and Goddess-heavenly pagoda. Dinner and overnight in Hue. Boatrip on Perfume river for enjoying Hue folk song.   Day 04 : Tuesday HUE – PHONG NHA CAVE - HUE (B/L/D): Early breakfast. Move to the national park of Phong Nha – Ke Bang - classified as the world heritage site. Boat trip on Son river to visit Phong Nha cave. Luncheon. Back to Hue, stop over at La Vang church and DMZ of Quang Tri. Dinner and overnight at Hue city.       Day 05 : Wednesday HUE - DEPARTURE (B/L): Breakfast and check-out. Visit to the mausoleum of Tu Duc emperor. Leave Hue for Da Nang city through the Tunnel of Hai Van pass. Lucheon at Da Nang. Transfer to the Da Nang airport for departure. Tour end.  Seat-in-coach tour - Every Saturday departure Standard (2* hotel) - Superior (3* hotel)   Inclusive services : - Accommodation with meals as indicated in the programme - Transfers, tours with English speaking guide - Entrance fees, boat fee - Service charges, room tax and handling fee Exclusive services : - International airfare to/from Danang (from U$50/ per/one way) - All expenditure of a personal nature such as drinks, souvenirs and laundry etc. http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/mini-breaks/the-world-heritage-road---sat--5-.html .   Hue served as Vietnam's capital under the emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945, and the city’s regal past can still be seen inside the walls of the Citadel and the Imperial City. Both were heavily damaged during the Tet Offensive of 1968 when the Communists took the city from the South and held it for 3 weeks, but now thanks to UNESCO funding, much of the City is being faithfully restored to its former glory. The Imperial City, created in the 19th century and modeled on the Forbidden City in Beijing, has many palaces and temples inside.    Our tour begins at Hue's Ancient Citadel and Imperial City. Created in the 19th century and modeled on the Forbidden City in Beijing, the Imperial City has many palaces and temples inside. Afterwards, we move in to the rolling hills of the surrounding countryside where we find the Royal Tombs to the Nguyen Emperors. After having viewed the splendid landscaped gardens and ornate architecture of the kings' final resting places, we return to Hue. In the evening, we have a boat cruise on the tranquil waters of the Perfume River. Includes: Transportation ( bus or car and dragon boat on Perfume River) English speaking guide Lunch Admission fees     http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/day-trips/hue-city-tour.html . Dong Hoi, Quang Tri  This exciting excursion includes the intricate tunnels at Vinh Moc in the DMZ (De-Militarized Zone) as well as the splendid Phong Nha National Park. Phong Nha National Park boasts beautiful limestone formations, grottoes and caves as well as the largest primeval forest in Vietnam and the biggest limestone mountain range. It was declared a UNESCO world heritage site in 2003, making it the country’s fifth World Heritage listing.    Day 1: Hue - Vinh Moc Tunnels - Dong Hoi   This morning we drive out of Hue. En route to the tunnels at Vinh Moc we stop at Quang Tri. This town was once an important citadel city but was heavily damaged in 1972 during a spring offensive. Still, some of the original ramparts and gates remain. From here we proceed to Vinh Moc and the amazing 2.8kms of tunnels.  Unlike their counterparts in Cu Chi in Southern Vietnam, the Vinh Moc tunnels remain unaltered and therefore offer an authentic view of underground life. We enter the tunnels and explore the subterranean passageways.  Later we retire to the town of Dong Hoi for the night.   (Lunch - Dinner)   Day 2: Dong Hoi - Phong Nha National Park - Hue    We drive to the Son River where we take a boat trip to the park and famed caves at Phong Nha. The park has some beautiful limestone formations, grottoes and caves, as well as the largest primeval forest in Vietnam and the biggest limestone mountain range on the planet.  Phong Nha also boasts underground rivers, large caverns and passageways and broad pristine sandbanks. The most impressive cave - Phong Nha cave is probably also the most beautiful with many fascinating rock formations with imaginative names such as The Lion, Fairy Caves, Royal Court and Buddha.  Following our exploration of the caves we return to Dong Hoi for lunch before driving back to Hue.   Includes: All transportation and transfers English speaking guide All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast Additional meals as indicated in the itinerary Admission fees and permits  Excludes: International flights, International departure tax, Visas and visa fees, Travel insurance, Pre & post trip accommodation in Hue, Admission fees during free time, Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.  Tips and gratuities     http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/day-trips/phongnha-cave-vinhmoc-tunnel.html .   Bach Ma National Park covers an area of 22,031 ha. With steep mountains and dense tropical and sub-tropical forests, this area is home to a wide variety of animals and plants from both the northern and southern areas of the country, making Bach Ma one of the recognized centers of bio-diversity in Indochina. Bach Ma summit offers a range of unique trails for those interested in wildlife and history or who simply wish to enjoy the distinctive natural beauty of the park. Each trail can be walked in under a day and do not require any special hiking equipment.     Day 1: Hue - Bach Ma National Park   Departing from Hue, we drive 60kms to Bach Ma National Park. In the afternoon, we do a five-hour trek through the sub-tropical forest, taking us to the Ngu Ho and Do Quyen Waterfalls. The Ngu Ho, or Five-lakes Cascade, is a series of small waterfalls which crash down into pristine pools of clear water secluded under a canopy of foliage. Tonight we stay overnight in the park’s guesthouse.   Lunch - Dinner     Day 2: Bach Ma National Park - Hue   Following breakfast, we start the trek to the summit, the  most popular trail at Bach Ma. After one hour walking uphill, we reach the peak, 1450m above the sea level. From here we can admire the spectacular views north to Hue and south to Lang Co beach. From the summit, we make our way through sub-tropical evergreen forest. The trail, which passes the ruins of several French era villas, is renowned for observing birds. Our trek ends at the Orchid Collection House near the guesthouse.  After lunch we return to Hue.    Breakfast - Lunch    Includes: All transportation and transfers English speaking guide All accommodation based on twin share basis with daily breakfast Additional meals as indicated in the itinerary Admission fees and permits   Excludes: International flights, International departure tax, Visas and visa fees, Travel insurance Pre & post trip accommodation in Hue, Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.  Tips and gratuities http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/mini-breaks/bach-ma-national-park-hue.html . Ba Na is located 1,480 meters above sea level in the Truong Son mountain range, two hours by road from Danang. Ba Na is a former French resort built in the early 1920s.  Its temperate climate, unspoiled forest, and spectacular views over the South China Sea and the Lao mountain range still make Ba Na a popular retreat for locals and expats. Our sightseeing will include the Deer Stream, the Heavenly Lady Temple and the Rainbow Waterfall.  Lunch    Includes: Transportation, English speaking guide Lunch  Admission fees. http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/day-trips/ba-na-hill-station-da-nang.html .   Located 60 km. from Danang, My Son is considered to be one of the best-preserved Cham centers in Vietnam.  My Son is now one of five World Heritage-listed sites in Vietnam and is a must-see for those people who are interested in architecture and ancient civilizations.  My Son is the former capital of the ancient Cham civilization that ruled Central Vietnam from the second to the thirteenth century.  The religion of the Cham people was primarily derived from Indian Hinduism, although, like Angkor Wat, the tower structures are dedicated to the former divine Cham monarchs themselves.  The complex is comprised of seventy Hindu-like towers and temples dating from the seventh century.  Lunch  inclusive.   Includes: Transportation English speaking guide Lunch Admission fees.     http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/day-trips/myson-danang.html .   Hoi An is one of the four World Heritage listed sites in Vietnam.  From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab merchants, who came to trade in the high grade silk, which is still produced in the area, as well as ceramics. Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside town, popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailors shops, and numerous cafes. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century.     We enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200- year old Tam Ky ancestral house and the Japanese Bridge. After lunch, we take a short boat ride to a nearby island to visit a handicraft village specializing in ceramics and also the boat building yards. Includes: Transportation English speaking guide Lunch  http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/day-trips/hoian-day-trip.html . OVERVIEW more image of phongnha   Phong Nha Caves, also called Troc Caves, lie in the limestone cliffs of Ke Bang in Quang Ninh province, 50 km northwest of Dong Hoi. Like most of the caves in this area, the Phong Nha Caves were shaped by the Chai River. The farther one gets inside the Phong Nha Caves, the more illusory the stalactites and stalagmites look as they glitter when bright light is shone on them.   ITINERARY   Day 1: Hue / Lao Bao (L/D) Pick up at your hotel and road to the border town with Laos of Lao Bao via A Luoi On the way, stop to visit the minority villages of Bru Van Kieu, Ta Oi and Paco Upon arrival in Lao Bao, visit the border market and the old French prison. Overnight in Lao Bao. Day 2: Lao Bao/Dong Ha/Dong Hoi (B/L/D) Morning, road to Dong Ha by No 9 with beautiful scenery – On the way, visit Dakhrong Bridge, Con Thien Firebase, Caroll camp, , Khe Sanh Combat Base, Ta Con Airfield We will visit the famous Hien Luong Bridge crossing Ben Hai River, former borderline (17e parallel) and continue the road to visit the Vinh Moc tunnels, underground village in the northern part of the DMZ. vernight in Dong Hoi. Day 3: Dong Hoi /Phong Nha Caves/Hue (B/L) Morning, excursion to visit Phong Nha Caves, a world heritage site Take a cruise on the river before reaching the Phong Nha caves, known as the longest and most beautiful karsts cave in the world Return to Hue. (Accommodation in Hue not included). http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/mini-breaks/dmz---phongnha-from-hue.html . OVERVIEW   Discover the Imperial Citadel, the Perfume River to King Minh Mang’s tomb. Boat trip on Perfume river, passing the house-boat village and Dong Ba market to Thien Mu Pagoda. And explore it’s treasures: The Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda, … as well as Myson - The Ancient Kingdom of Champa to visit Cham Ruin.   ITINERARY   Day 1: Hue arrival (no meal) Welcome at Phu Bai airport, Hue . Transfer to hotel for check in.   Day 2: Hue - City tour of Vietnam last feudal dynasty (B/L) After breakfast, take a city tour around Hue by Cyclo or Bicycle to visit the Forbidden Purple City. Boarding our boat for lunch and cruise along the Perfume river to visit Thien Mu pagoda and Emperors' tombs of Minh Mang, back to hotel in the late afternoon. Overnight in Hue.   Day 3: Hue - Traditional villages (B/L) Breakfast at hotel then head out on a car to visit the style garden house of Tinh Gia Vien and An Hien with Courtyards, Ngoc Son Princess' residence. Lunch break and we will take you to Phu Cam conical hat-making village and Phuong Duc bronze-casting village. Drive back to Hue in the afternoon.   Day 4: Hue to Bach Ma National Park (B/L) Early star from your hotel in Hue Leave hotel at 7.30 a.m for hitting upwards to Bach Ma travel center then get ready for the trek to top of Bach Ma mountain, great chances are here to learn about the diverse fauna, flora and wonderful view of Bach Ma, take a swim in the small romantic pools and fairy streams then go a break for lunch at Ngu (five) pools. An amazing waterfall of Do Quyen will be within an hour walk we head to. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight at Bach Ma mountain hotel.   Day 5: Danang and onto Hoi An (B/L) Great scene of sunrise in the early morning, free to walk around to observe the beauty of nature for a bit then we leave after our breakfast (8.30 a.m) go to Hoian with stopover at Lang Co beach, Hai Van Pass, Cham museum and Marble mountains. Lunch stop near the China beach and head onto the charming town of Hoian. Overnight in Hoi An.   Day 6: Hoian - Walking tour in the ancient town (B/L) Breakfast at hotel then walk with your tour guide to visit around Hoi An: the old Tan Ky House, Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall. Shop for tailored made silk products or spend your time at the wonderful beach (4km away).   Day 7: My Son and Craft villages of Hoian (B/L) This day, 2 hours by car will take you to visit the Cham towers of the Hinduism in My Son, one of the 5 Vietnam Heritage sites. Leaving this site we will then go on a boat trip along the Thu Bon river, disembark sometimes to visit the handicraft villages located a long the riverside. Boating on the river back to Hoian old town.   Day 8: Departure Danang (B) This day we will go back to Hanoi or to Saigon or fly out of Vietnam from this international airport of Danang. Tour ends. http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/day-trips/road-of-vietnam-heritage-hue-da-nang-hoi-an-my-son.html . OVERVIEW ITINERARY Day 1: Arrive Hue (no meal) Welcome at PhuBai airport Hue. Transfer to hotel for check in. Day 2: Hue (B/L) A boat trip on the romantically named Perfume River visits Hue’s best-known religious site, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the mausoleum of former emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. In the afternoon visit the elaborate mausoleums of emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh and the Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Back hotel in the late afternoon. Overnight in Hue. Day 3: Hue - Dong Ha – Vinh Moc - Dong Hoi - Phong Nha (B/L/D) Breakfast at the hotel then meet our local tour guide and have breakfast at local restaurant. Drive up north to Phong Nha. On the way, stop to visit Vinh Moc tunnel. Continue to Phong Nha, having lunch before taking a boat trip from a critical point of the Hochiminh trail to go inside and visit PhongNha cave, know as the longest and most beautiful karsts caves in the world. Day finishes in the late afternoon. Dinner at local restaurant and overnight in Phong Nha at Sun Spa resort. Day 4: Phong Nha - Dong Ha - DMZ – KheSanh - Hue (B/L) Drive to visit the other sites of the former fierce battle fields on the DMZ including the former American bases as Rock Piles, Camp Carol and Khe Sanh; take a short walk on the HOchiminh trail and visit Van Kieu village. Lunch at local restaurant. Continue to view the war-torn ruins of the Quang Tri church and the wreckage of an American tank. Process south to Hue and transfer to selected hotel. Day 5: Hue - Danang - Hoi An (B/L) Leave Hue after breakfast by road for Danang via the scenic fishing village of Lang Co and the Pass of Ocean Clouds. Stop in Danang to visit the beautiful Non Nuoc Beach and the Cham Museum containing the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world. On the road from Danang to Hoi An visit five sacred hills known as the Marble Mountains containing dozens of Buddhist shrines. Transfer to hotel for check in upon arrival. Having lunch before doing a walking tour of the ancient town centre to visit former merchants’ houses, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colourful market. Overnight in Hoi An. Day 6: Hoi An - My Son - Hoi An (B/L) A half day trip to visit the capital and religious centre of the former Champa Kingdom, My Son. Here, 40km southwest of Hoi An, in a lush green valley, are dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries. On the way back to Hoi An stop to visit Tra Kieu, formerly known as Simhapura or the Lion Citadel, the capital of Champa between the 4th and 8th centuries. Some of the finest sculpture in Danang’s Cham Museum originated from here. Back and overnight in Hoi An. Day 7: Depart Danang (B) The morning is at leisure until transfer to Danang Airport for onward flight. (The hotel/ flight may be changed up to its availability. It will be confirmed after getting your deposit/ payment) http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/vacation-package/more-cutural-discovery.html . OVERVIEW   Hoian - a distinctive Chinese atmosphere with low, tired-roof houses and narrow streets. The house were constructed of rare timbers and decorated with lacquer panels engraved with Chinese characters.   ITINERARY   Breakfast at the hotel. Start from your hotel in Hoian. Half -day trip to visit the capital and religious centre of the former Champa Kingdom, My Son- 40km southwest of Hoi An, in a lush green valley, are dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the seventh and thirteenth centuries. Continue to Hoi An for lunch and in the afternoon discover Hoi An town, which was an important trading port during the 17th and 18th centuries and which, nowadays, is officially listed as a World Heritage site. Visit Hoi An ancient town and explore its treasures: the Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung Merchant House, Quang Dong Assembly. http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/day-trips/full-day-city-and-my-son-tour.html . OVERVIEW   My Son has been the imperial city of the Champa Empire from the 4th to the 12th centuries. It is the large complex of religious ruins comprising more than 70 architectural remains, including temples and towers with distinctive red brick designs. UNESCO labeled the Cham architecture in My Son as a World Cultural Heritage Site in1999. Between the 4th and 13th centuries a unique culture which owed its spiritual origins to Indian Hinduism developed on the coast of contemporary Viet Nam. A World Heritage, 40 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son, considered to be in the same league as some of Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. This is graphically illustrated by the remains of a series of impressive tower-temples located in a dramatic site that was the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom for most of its existence. ITINERARY   After breakfast, drive to My Son the ancient Kingdom of Cham Pa and spend the morning touring Vietnam’s most important Cham ruins (UNESCO World Heritage Site). Return to the hotel early in the afternoon. The rest day is free at leisure. http://www.vietnamopentour.com.vn/vietnam-tour/day-trips/half-day-my-son-tour.html