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Is a group day tour to the Buddha statues and Po Nagar Cham Towers in Nha Trang worth it?

Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 26 days ago

TL;DR

Reviews are mixed: out of 5 stops on a typical group tour, only 2-3 are worth it (White Buddha, Reclining Buddha, Po Nagar Cham Towers), the included lunch is poor, and groups can be 40+ people on a large slow-moving bus. Many suggest visiting Po Nagar Towers independently by taxi/scooter instead.

What the community said

One traveler on a group bus tour found that only 2 of the 5 advertised stops were actually worth it — the White Buddha and the Reclining Buddha, plus the Po Nagar Cham Towers at the end. Lunch was rated poorly, and groups run 40+ people on a slow, hard-to-maneuver bus, with a lot of time lost just gathering everyone. Conclusion: not worth spending a whole day on it; Po Nagar Towers can be visited independently.

28 days ago White Buddha, Reclining Buddha, Po Nagar Cham Towers

Another traveler took a lighter version of the tour and didn't visit any temples, pagodas, or islands at all — just a trip to Da Nang. This shows the exact stops and itinerary vary a lot depending on the tour package chosen, so it's worth checking the detailed program before booking.

39 days ago Da Nang day trip

Another traveler who went with the ab tour agency on a one-day excursion covered the Buddha and temple sites, but didn't see the 'Hobbit Village' or the Golden Buddha — meaning those attractions aren't included in the standard route and require a separate trip.

41 days ago ab tour agency