Day 2:
Hanoi
Morning tour of Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature, the
One Pllar pagoda and Hio Chi Minh's Mausoleum. Vegetarian lunch
is served at the ancient Kim Lien pagoda where the group can interact
with the monks with their life and Vietnamese Buddhism. Afternoon,
visit some important museums, including the Hanoi Historical Museum
with a one hour cultural talk deliver by renowned historian Dr.
Huu Ngoc, and the museum of Ethnology. Evening, enjoy a private
water puppet show. Dinner is at the French colonial Indochine
Restaurant with a traditional music performance.
Overnight in Hanoi (B, L, D)
Day 3: Hanoi
Full day to visit handicraft villages including Bar Trang, famous
for ceramics, and Dong Ho, with its traditional woodblock prints,
near But Thap Pagoda, one of the most important Buddhist Pagodas,
where a picnic lunch will be served. Afternoon, drive to Ha Khe
and Dong Ky villages where hand-carved wooden furniture is made.
Return to Hanoi. Evening, visit the studio home of the two well-known
Hanoi artist, Mai Hien and Anh Khanh, for a cocktail party. Free
evening.
Overnight in Hanoi. (B, L)
Day 4:
Hanoi - Danang (Air)
Morning flight to Danang. Visit the Cham Museum, which has the
finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world, some dating
back to the 4th century. The museum tour is specially led by Dr.Le
Ba Dat, who teaches Cham civilization at Danang General University.
Lunch is at the Hana Kim Dinh restaurant overlooking the river.
Transfer to the resort and the remainder of the day is free to
relax on the beach.
Overnight in Danang. (B, L)
Day 5: Hoi An
Full day excursion to Hoi An, a riverside town 30 km south of
Danang that was one of South East Asia's major international ports
during the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries. The narrow streets are
full of buildings that have remained virtually unchanged for 200
years, plus charming shops featuring local crafts. A morning walking
tour led by Mr. Tran Van Nhan, a member of Hoi An Restaurant Center,
includes visits to the Phuc Kien pagoda. Tan Ky ancient house,
the Japanese covered bridge, tem
