My Son Sanctuary & Monkey Mountain Tour from Da Nang

Operated by HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD

Approx. 7 hours

Car/bus

From 2 people

From Da Nang, Da Nang Airport

English speaking guide

Lunch included

This full day tour shows you My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains, two must see attractions in Da Nang Hoi An area. In the morning, you will sightsee the largest collection of Cham towers in Vietnam today that are built from the 4th to the 14th centuries. Here, learn about history of the ancient Champa kingdom, Hinduism and sometimes the latest war in the region. In the Monkey Mountain (Son Tra Mountain), will visit Linh Ung Pagoda, the biggest Buddhist temple in the area. On a hilltop by the sea, it’s well known for 67-meters-tall Lady Buddha statue (one of Vietnam’s tallest Buddha statues), grand buildings, plenty of creative bonsai trees and marble sculptures. Join to know better about Vietnamese traditional and Buddhist cultures.

Highlights

Explore one of the most important Hindu temple complexes in Asia & a world heritage site
Learn about history of Champa kingdom which existed before 15th century in the area
Watch a stunning traditional art performance from Cham artists
Sightsee Linh Ung Pagoda, the biggest Buddhist temple in Da Nang
Marvel at 67-meters-tall Lady Buddha statue
See beautiful views & monkeys in the Monkey Mountain

Contact for reservation/support

  • Hotline/WhatsApp/WeChat/Zalo
    +84968009827
  • Email
    hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com

Itinerary

Pick up

Pick up time: 8:00 AM (local time)

Our driver and guide will pick up you at your hotel in Da Nang city center/My Khe Beach.

My Son Sanctuary

Hidden away in the mountains, My Son Sanctuary is the holy land of Cham people who owned the Champa kingdom from the 2nd to 19th centuries. It has more than 70 buildings. The oldest one was constructed in the 4th century. Here, Shiva is the main deity. After the 14th century, My Son was abandoned and then invaded by forests. In the Vietnam War, it’s damaged by bombings from the USA air force. See more details

From the main entrance, visitors will take a transfer by buggy car to skip a 2-kilometers-long walk to the temple zone (still walk after this ride).

In My Son Sanctuary, visitors will see Temple B-C-D (the largest group), Temple A, Temple G, Temple E, Temple F and ruins along the trekking trail. See more details

Total walking distance is 2 kilometers.

Traditional Art Performance of Cham People

Have a seat, relax and watch a stunning show with performances by Cham artists. All artists will wear the traditional costume, dance or play a musical instrument. This cultural show brings the audience a good time and a chance to know better about intangible cultural heritages of Cham people who built My Son. See more details

Have lunch

Your lunch will be served with authentic Vietnamese foods.

Son Tra Mountain (Monkey Mountain)

The Monkey Mountain of Da Nang is known as Son Tra Mountain. This 6,000-hectares mountain is surrounded by the sea on three sides. It’s home to untouched forests with a high diversity of animals, spectacular coastline and beautiful beaches. See more details

Here are places that you will visit in the Monkey Mountain:

– Linh Ung Pagoda: the biggest Buddhist temple in the area. Built on the hilltop from 2004 to 2010, it has very large worshipping halls, tall towers, numerous bonsai trees and plenty of stone sculptures. The view from here is awe-inspiring. See more details

– Lady Buddha: a statue of Lady Buddha (Goddess of Mercy) rising up to 67 meters from the surrounding. It’s one of the tallest Buddha statues in Vietnam. See more details 

Return & Drop off

Our driver will drop you off in your hotel within Da Nang city center. The tour ends.

Traveler's Photos

What's Included

  • Roundtrip transfer by air-conditioned vehicle
  • Pick up at the hotel within Da Nang city center / My Khe Beach
  • English speaking guide
  • Entry fee to My Son Sanctuary
  • Buggy transfer in My Son Sanctuary
  • Lunch with Vietnamese foods
  • Bottled water

Additional Information

– Our driver & guide will pick you at your hotel in Da Nang city center (including Hai Chau District, Son Tra District except Nai Hien Dong ward & Tho Quang ward, Ngu Hanh Son District except Hoa Hai ward & Hoa Quy ward) or Hoi An city center.

– In the end of the tour, our driver & guide will drop you off at your hotel.

– Pickup surcharge is required to visitors staying NOT in Da Nang city center or Hoi An city center.

– All surcharges are payable in cash directly to your tour guide.

– No pick up & drop off service in Tan Hiep area of Hoi An (Cham Island).

What to bring/wear

Visitors should wear comfortable walking shoes, hat/cap, sunglasses, sunscreen, rain poncho/jacket (from October to January), cash. 

To visit historical places, visitors should wear respectively. In other words, wear long pants to cover the upper knees, wear the shirt to cover shoulders, navel and armpits. See more details

Contact for reservation/support​

If you can not book/pay online OR want to reserve first and pay later OR process a cancellation. Please WhatsApp us by number +84968009827.

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