CHINA BEACH & MARBLE VILLAGE

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China beach, Marble village, Hell Cave, Old pagoda

CHINA BEACH & MARBLE VILLAGE

Port: CHAN MAY (HUE)

Name of tour: CHINA BEACH & MARBLE VILLAGE

Duration: 05 hours

Min/max pax participation: N/A

Attraction/places visited: China beach, Marble village, Hell Cave, Old pagoda

Meals and beverages served: None

Final numbers due 48 hours prior to the tour  

Tour Description:

Leave the port and drive along the scenic coastal lines to Non Nuoc beach that was called China beach by the American troops during Vietnam war. The beach is more than 50 km long. The local people come here daily for swimming. Many local restaurants have been set up along the beaches. Stop at the beach for a walk along the sandy beach.

Continue to drive to the Marble mountain which are considered as 5 elements of the universe: Metal, wood, water, fire and earth. The legend said a dragon laid a big egg which broke into 5 after being hatched by a turtle. The egg pieces turned into rocks as they are at present. Each mount has different colours that make the mountain famous by their marble.

Visit an old pagoda located right at the foot of the Mountain Metal. The pagoda is divided into several sections. The courtyard is well decorated with flowers and Buddha statues. You can walk around the pagoda and luckily meet with a monk who takes care of the bonsai and decoration trees in the yard.

At the foot of these mountain is the Marble village. 500 years ago, a group of stone artisans from Thanh Hoa province moved to Da Nang for more jobs becaue the Marble mountain was a big supply of marble for their business. They have formed a village of all marble workers. They are very skillful at carving marble into beautiful statues and all household facilities.

Actually, the Cham used to be here centuries ago. Many stone stelea and reliefs from Champa kingdom have been discovered inside many caves on the Marble mountain. The marble villagers make lots of stone statues for sales.

Take a few simple steps up and then walk into the Hell cave. Visit the Hell cave which is flat inside. Many statues of Gods and Hell God and Buddhas have been set up inside the cave. The dim light inside enhances the ghostly atmostphere of the cave. Drive back to the port.

Transportation info : Air-conditioned coach/bus made in Japan and Korea

                                   No restrooms on board

Venue Name:

1. China beach              :  Flat, walking on the sand

2. Marble village             : Flat, walking for about 1/3 mile

3. The Hell cave             : Simple steps up and flat inside the cave

4. The old pagoda          : Flat at the yard, uneven in the cave

Restroom Information:

Restroom are at all sightseeing places : YES

4 restroooms at each place : YES

Wheel chairs are not accesible. : NO

One stop for restrooms is made : YES

Shopping Information:

Shopping can be done at at the marble village