Be sure to read the Special Notes further down this page for important requirements and restriction.

Begin your excursion with a scenic drive to your first stop. Arriving at the Tran Phu Bridge, you'll disembark for the opportunity to view and photograph a charming fishing village and its colourful boats.

Continuing to the historic Ponagar Cham Tower, you'll stand in awe before the best preserved relic of the thousand-year-long Champa dynasty. A commanding presence overlooking the Cai River, the complex boasts four intricately carved towers set amidst lush tropical gardens. Each of the towers reveals a different architectural style indicating that they were built over an extended period of time between the seventh and 12th centuries A.D.

The largest was built in 817 A.D and contains a statue dedicated to Ponagar, or Lady Thien Y-ana, the beautiful wife of Prince Bac Hai.

The central tower in the complex is dedicated to Cri Cambhu, and is thought to bless devotees with fertility. The northwest tower honors Sandhaka, a wood cutter and foster father to Ponagar, and the south tower is dedicated to Ganeca, Ponagar's daughter.
To this day Cham, ethnic Chinese and Vietnamese Buddhists come to Ponagar to pray and make offerings, according to their respective traditions. This site has a continuing religious significance, so be sure to remove your shoes before entering.

Your excursion continues to the Hon Chong Promontory, a small, rocky peninsula that juts out into the South China Sea and offers fine views of the bay, the coast and the offshore islands.

At Long Son Pagoda, dragon-shaped balustrades flank the entrance and lead the way into an imposing sanctuary decorated with murals and images of the Buddha. Behind the pagoda sits an enormous white Buddha built in 1965. The Buddha commemorates those monks who protested the abuses of the Diem regime by setting themselves aflame.

A visit to Truong Son craft village provides a fascinating glimpse into the ancient Vietnamese art of wood crafting, drifting and mat weaving. Marvel as skilled artisans illustrate a dazzling array of subjects ranging from mythology to scenes of everyday life. Then enjoy a stop at a local center where you can enjoy refreshments and a light buffet lunch, browse for souvenirs and applaud a cultural performance.

Returning to Cam Ranh, you'll drive through the downtown district, enjoying views of the cathedral, the small shops, and the few remaining French colonial-era buildings.