Urban Heritage Management in Vietnam: An Introduction Manual for Planners
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VIETNAM HERITAGES IN DEPTH/ 14 DAYS 13 NIGHTS
Vietnam is a developing country border by China, Laos, Cambodia and Pacific Ocean, with this great
location and geographic bring Vietnam a rich culture and landscapes. This tour totally focus on litter
history of Vietnam and spend most of the time to explore the World Wonder from Halong bay, Phong Nha
cave, Paradise cave, Hue citadel, Hoian old town and My Son holy land. We do not forget to save you
some time to relax on the nice beach of Hoian before departure.
Tour route from A to F
Day 1 - 2: Hanoi
On your arrival will take a welcome dinner where our guide will give
you litter information before your trip, let get to know each other, the
destination, brief history of Vietnam.
Day 3 - 4: Halong bay
The internationally famous and stunningly beautiful Halong Bay, made
world famous by James Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies, today you will
spend overnight on board to enjoy your trip under Sun set & Sun rise
Day 5 – 6: Phong Nha, Ke Bang national park & history
Exploring a picturesque Quang Binh, Phong Nha Ke Bang national park
great mountain and beautiful river, streams running through where you
can deep your legs in very cold, clear water, visiting charming Phong
Nha cave & impressive of Paradise cave (Thien Duong cave) and
Demilitarized Zone
Day 7 – 8: Hue
Get to know more about Nguyen dynasty through Hue Citadel,
Mausoleums and enjoy Dragon boat trip on Perfume river
Day 9 – 14: Hoian old town and relaxing on the beach
A charming town where you can visit old house, enjoy 24 hours tailor made shopping, relaxing on the
beach of Hoian.
Details programs
Day 1: Arrival – Hanoi (D)
Upon arrival Noi Bai airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel.
Then you are free until welcome dinner. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi tour (B/L)
After breakfast at hotel, you are followed by a full day city tour starting
with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the mausoleum of the
nation’s founder Ho Chi Minh, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s
house on stilts. Close to this site is the One Pillar Pagoda, whose
origin dates back to the foundation of Hanoi a thousand years ago. Your
tour of Hanoi continues with a trip to the remarkable Temple of Literature, well known as Vietnam’s
first university.
After your own lunch, you’ll enjoy a walk around the peaceful Hoan Kiem Lake and through the less
peaceful Old Quarter, a bewildering maze of shopping streets and restaurants with an amazing
assortment of architecture - traditional tube houses, countless pagodas, artisans’ workshops and
cottages, colonial houses and modern concrete edifices. You will see an evening performance of Hanoi's
famous water puppets. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong (B/L/D)
After an early breakfast you start with a transfer out to the
internationally famous and stunning beautiful Halong Bay, made world
famous by James Bond in Tomorrow Never Dies. Arriving just before
lunch, you’ll embark on a traditional Vietnamese junk. Take lunch on
board and enjoy the afternoon and overnight cruise as it provides you
with fantastic views of the fabulous scenery blending with the sky and
some 3,000 limestone islands which amazingly rise from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karst
formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves, some of which you’ll visit. Overnight on
board in Halong Bay
Day 4: Halong – Hanoi – Dong Hoi (B & Brunch) – By train from Hanoi to Dong Hoi
The tour continues with a morning spent cruising on to the Man’s Head, Tortoise islands and then Luon
Cave by small bamboo boat. After an brunch check out and continue to travel though Bai Tu Long to Bai
Chay for disembark, meet the driver and guide to transfer you back to Hanoi. In the evening, you will
board for overnight train to Dong Hoi
Day 5: Dong Hoi – Paradise cave – Mooc Stream – Phong Nha
(B/L)
On arrival Dong Hoi, you are met and followed by a full day to
explore a picture of Quang Binh great mountain and beautiful river,
streams running through where you can deep your legs in very cold,
clear water, visiting charming Phong Nha cave & impressive of Thien
Duong cave (Paradise cave)
Beginning of the tour transfer to Paradise cave discovered by British
Cave research Association in 2005 located 200 meters above sea
level and up to sailing about 100 – 150 meters, 31km long (the
longest dry cave in South East Asia). The impression by the beautiful and spectacular stalactites,
stalagmites astonished explorer team to name is Paradise Cave. With naturally primitive features Thien
Duong Cave looks like a landscape painting, making it very attractive to visitors. According to spelunkers,
the deeper one journeys into the cave, the more one feels the wells of heavenly clarity all around. There
are a series of white crystal stalactites resembling glass pillars and many other spectacular formations.
Leaving the cave you continue your trip to Mooc stream by a short walking among the natural to really
cool water falls to deep your legs and enjoy cold drinks freeze in the water. A picture at this place should
be a memory for your relax time of the tour.
Your next visit is a charming Phong Nha Ke Bang with Phong Nha Cave about 65km long underground
rivers from Quang Binh towards Laos which was recognized as a World Heritage site in centre Vietnam in
2003. The karst formation of Phong Nha cave estimate about 400 million years ago reflecting into water
made the cave like the beautiful castle which cannot be missed, let board for a Dragon boat to enjoy your
trip. Overnight at homestay in Dong Hoi.
Day 6: Dong Hoi – DMZ – Hue (B/L)
Leaving charming land of Quang Binh you will heading South to Hue via
historical site to the former DMZ (Demilitarized Zone) during the
Vietnam & American War visit Khe Sanh combat, The 17th parallel at
Hien Luong Bridge, Vinh Moc underground tunnels and ancient of
Quang Tri citadel build under Nguyen dynasty and it became well
known cause of 81 days & nights strongly combat in 1972, massive
destroyed estimated about 7 nuclear bombs in Japan.
A simple translation a poem of Mr. Le Ba Duong
Rowing Thanh Han river lightly
There are my friends underneath
Teen-ages became water and waves
Waving both banks forever peace
Day 7: Hue tour (B/L)
In the morning you will be met at hotel to take a short drive to explore the massive Hue citadel built in
1804 - 1833 followed by Western architecture combining with Eastern citadel containing the Imperial
City and the Purple Forbidden City... This Royal Residence was destroyed during the 1968 Tet
Offensive but with renovating by a great work of local artist will hold you back to know more about
Nguyen dynasty. Your next stop is Khai Dinh Mausoleum built in
1885 for the 12th Emperor of Nguyen dynasty located on Chau E
Mountain.
Trip continue to Minh Mang mausoleum located on Cam Khe
mountain by the tip top of Perfume River, the construction built by
10.000 workers & artists within 3 years. Minh Mang emperor was the
2nd King under Nguyen Dynasty who was tightening country
relationships & change name to Dai Viet for more power and influence
in the region and international. Continue the trip you will board for
Dragon boat to cruise downstream river to visit charming of Thien Mu pagoda built in 1601 lying on the
top of Ha Khe hill by side of the river, hidden behind 7 layers of Phuoc Duyen tower. Overnight in Hue.
Day 8: Hue – Hoian (B/L)
Upon leaving Hue you drive south to Hoian, which was originally a Cham seaport but has been influenced
down the centuries by traders from various cultures. The scenic road is hugging the coastline before
crossing over the winding Hai Van pass. A view from the top of the pass is one of Vietnam’s most
impressive panoramic scenes of Lang co Beach. You stop en route to visit Non Nuoc Beach, Marble
Mountain, whose peaks represent the five elements of the universe and the Cham Museum in Danang
City before reach Hoian old town. Overnight in Hoian
Day 9: Hoian tour (B/L)
The ancient architecture of Hoian is a fascinating combination of
Vietnamese traditional buildings with Chinese and Japanese influence.
There’s plenty to see in this delightful town, some of which are the
famous Japanese Covered Bridges, Pottery Museum, 200 years
old Tan Ky House, Chua Ong Pagoda and vibrant market. Today we
include these on a walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered
along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the town's
multi-cultural past. You’ll understand why many visitors come to Hoi An
again and again. Overnight in Hoian.
Day 10: Hoian – My Son holyland – Hoian (B/L)
You spend a half day to visit to World Heritage My Son Sanctuary which is about 45 km from Hoian. It
was a holy land of Cham culture and Champa Kingdom from the 2th to the 17th century. The remains
are the remarkable brick towers, whose origins and purpose will be explained by you guide. Afternoon
free time at leisure, overnight again in Hoian
*You also have chance to see a music traditional show at 9:30 – 10:00am; 10:30-11:00am; 14:30 –
15:00pm
Day 11 - 13: Hoian – free at leisure (B)
Day 14: Hoian – Danang – Departure (B)
There is some free time to relax in Hoian before a transfer to Danang airport for your flight to Ho Chi
Minh/Hanoi in connection with your departure flight. Trip ends after your transfer to Danang airport.
Trip notes:
- Best time to travel: Oct, Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar & Apr
- Time to save money to travel: May - September
Included in the tour price:
• Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver
• Accommodation: twin/ double sharing room at mentioned hotels or similar
• Overnight train Hanoi – Dong hoi cabin of 04 persons with air conditioning
• Meal as mentioned in the program
• Entrance fee to indicated sights
• Boat trip in Halong Bay, Hue, Phong Nha cave and Paradise cave
• English speaking guide
Exclusive:
Other meals, tips, drinks, international airport taxes, single room supplements, peak season surcharges,
personal expenses, travel insurance, visas, flights in and out Vietnam, any optional additional tours or
activities during free time.