My Son

My Son Hindu Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is a great sample of the ancient Champa civilization located in the southern part of Vietnam.  My Son is about 50 kilometers away from Hoi An. About 70 big and small temples had been built, establishing My Son as a sanctuary of Hinduism in the Champa Kingdom. Cham Pa culture had a big influence on Vietnam’ significance of cultural value. My Son was also a political centre and a royal burial ground and the complex consists of more than 70 structures devoted to Hindu gods and goddesses and the most noticeable one, Shiva, was considered the protector of the Champa’s kings. Our shuttle bus from hoi an to my son sanctuary is the best option for single traveler Route: Hoi An- My Son- Hoi An 8.00 AM – 8.10 AM: Meet driver at meeting point and depart to My son 9.15 AM: Arrive my son. Free to explore 12.00 noon: Meet driver at My Son ticket booth and depart to Hoi An 1.00 PM: Drop off meeting point

– Depart from your hotel to My Son sanctuary which was once the Religious capital of the Champa Kingdom during the 4th to 13th centuries CE -Enjoy the traditional Apsara dance of the Champ ladies -Drive to Hoi An for lunch at a restaurant and take a walk around the ancient town, visit the 400 years old Japanese cover bridge, the Chinese assembly Hall, visit the night market located alongside the beautiful Hoai river, enjoy the city view when all the Lantern in town turned on. – Return to your hotel

Join a full-day trip from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary and Marble Mountains. Start with an early morning hotel pickup to be the crowds. Be driven to the My Son Sanctuary, the religious center of the Champa Kingdom from the 4th to the 13th century. Explore the historical and architectural wonder nestled in a lush green valley, with dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries. Gain insightful information about the history of this UNESCO World Heritage Site. After the first half of the tour, have breakfast of local Mì Quảng noodles at a family-run restaurant with local noodles. Then, continue to Marble Mountains (literally known as "five elements mountains" in Vietnamese). Climb up the stone stairs carved into the mountain, visiting caves and pagodas on the way. Once at the top, admire the panoramic view of the sea and river that connected Da Nang and Hoi An City. Wrap up your adventure with a descent, get some free time to rest, and return to your hotel.

• 5:00 AM: Our driver and tour guide will pick you up at the hotel embark to start the Sunrise excursion at My Son • 6:00 AM: Arrive in My Son Sanctuary, UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take two hours to walk around the ancient, majestic ruins with your tour guide. Enjoy the fresh air and greenery at the Sanctuary in the early morning. • 8:15 AM: Return to Hoi An town. • 9:00 AM: Finish the tour at the hotel.

Tour program: 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm. In the afternoon at 1:00 pm, our guide and driver will pick you up at hotel lobby from Hoi An (optional: Da Nang) and leaving Hoi An for My Son holy land around 2:00 pm. You’ll walk around with our guide to see the historic and culture ruins of the 13th century, and be brought back to the glorious time of the Champa civilization.During your visit to My Son, the Guide will show you the remains of special brick tower, explain the origin and historical significance of the site including the meanings of each tower or monument. We also enjoy the traditional Cham dance . They show local costumes and song with traditional instrumental accompaniment. At 5:00 pm leaving My Son by minibus to riverside and take private boat to Hoi An. we will enjoy dinner and sunset sightseeing from the boat. Tour end. Tour included: -Pick up & drop off -English Guide -Boat trip -Dinner

Explore My Son Sanctuary – Learn about the history of the ancient Champa people. Admire the great temple and tower work built in the 7th century. Discover the architectural diversity & unique building materials of Champa people.

This tour is a combination of culture experiencing and nature exploring. Travelers will both discover My Son sanctuary and its natural surroundings. – 5:30 – 5:45: Travelers get pickup from hotels in Hoi An – 6:15: Travelers get dropped at the area where they start their trek with the local experienced guide. Before going on the trek , travelers have a light breakfast and coffee. Travelers go on the journey with an experienced local who went to mandatory service and used to be a hunter. He then will lead guests through the hidden paths, peaceful streams while naturescape keeps exposing ahead. While going on their trek, travelers will find it easy to encounter some wild animals like squirrels, chicken, birds,… On the way, guests rest and have BBQ by the hidden waterfalls that only locals know. Travelers also visit My Son Sanctuary on the way of the trek. This trek is believed to be the ancient way how pilgrims went on their Hindu pilgrimage. Tour ends at around 1:00 pm.

Visit two UNESCO World Heritage sites on a full-day tour to My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An Ancient Town. In the morning, explore the temple complex of My Son, the seat of the once-powerful Champa Kingdom. Then return to Hoi An and take a walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town with a knowledgeable guide to see sights like the Japanese Covered Bridge. Limited to only seven people, this small-group tour includes entrance fees, bottled water, transportation, and hotel pickup and drop-off in Danang and Hoi An.

Visit the ancient Champa Kingdom of My Son Sanctuary, a Unesco World Heritage Site surrounded by jungle and mountain. Wonder at beautiful Hinduism-inspired temples and learn how they came to exist in a Buddhist country. Afterwards, we will watch a fantastic Champa dancing performanced for centuries. From My Son, the boat will go slowly through Thu Bon river. Sitting on the boat, you can zoom in on the river and indulge in the relaxing beautiful surrounding landscape . Here, it's opportunity to get pictures of breathtaking beautiful with very casual scenes. Especially, emmerse in a spectacular sunset while relaxing on a cuise from My Son back Hoi An

Sit back and relax in the comfort of a private and modern air-conditioned vehicle. Travel to My Son Sanctuary in quickly and safely with the help of your experienced and professional driver.

Tour program: 7:30 am to 3:00 pm You’ll walk around at My Son with our guide to see the historic and culture ruins of  the 13th century and be brought back to the glorious time of the Champa civilization. The guide will show you the remains of special brick tower, explain the origin and historical significance of the site including the meanings of each tower or monument. We also enjoy the traditional Cham dance. They show local costumes and song with traditional  instrumental  accompaniment. 11 am  leaving My Son for lunch at a local family. After that we have 30 minutes enjoy the fresh air on wooden boat on Thu Bon River. After that we go through the tranquil old streets of the ancient Hoi An with our tour guide, where you can admire the unique design of the ancient houses and visit the most popular sites in the town such as Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, Tan Ky Old House, Japanese Cover Bridge and local market where you can observe the daily life of local people. Tour end.

-My Son Sanctuary dates from the 4th to the 13th centuries CE. -The tower temples were constructed over ten centuries of continuous development in what was the heart of the ancestral homeland of the ruling Dua Clan. – During the 4th to 13th centuries CE this unique culture, on the coast of contemporary Viet Nam, owed its spiritual origins to the Hinduism of the Indian sub-continent. -The monuments of the My Son sanctuary are the most important constructions of the My Son civilization. The tower temples have a variety of architectural designs symbolizing the greatness and purity of Mount Meru -The My Son Sanctuary is a remarkable architectural ensemble that developed over a period of ten centuries. It presents a vivid picture of spiritual and political life in an important phase of the history of South-East Asia.

We get to My Son’s Holy Land in 1 hour. Our local guide will provide you with an overview of the Holy Land region, the remaining clusters of temple towers, and the sanctuary plan. You will get the opportunity to learn more about it. In addition, while on the My Son Sunset Tour from Hoi An, you will get the opportunity to see a spectacular Apsara dance performance; the Ancient Champa Royal dance revived by the local people and government. We will transport you back to the river and we will transfer to boat heading back to Hoai river. During the time on the boat, you’ll see the gorgeous sunset, it is one of a kind, and have time to release paper lanterns on the river with your wish for your beloved one. After that, we get back to hotel and end the tour.

– Given best experiences by guide. – Guidance by local guide who run this tour for many years. – Having good communication who speak excellent English. – Going early morning to avoid crowd, taking best views and having best shots of photo (no photobomb). – Having more space, time and taking fresh air in the area. – To be feel as the luckiest persons to arrive here earlier than others. What you can see: – Exquisite complex of brick Hindu temples – Wildlife creatures in jungle. – Great chance of temple photography – Shuttle bus transfer

Explore the history and beauty of the My Son Sanctuary place that is a remarkable architectural ensemble that developed over a period of ten centuries. It presents a vivid picture of spiritual and political life. This is one of the world heritage in Vietnam. This sanctuary tells you that Champa people lived here with beautiful cultures. The buildings were mostly ruined due to the time and wars. There were 'performances' of drumming and dancing supposed to recreate the Champa people's traditional styles

Spend the day exploring My Son Sanctuary on this guided excursion. After a convenient hotel pickup, head to the UNESCO-designated site of My Son, a collection of abandoned Hindu temples where the ancient Champa dynasties held religious ceremonies. Get an up-close view of dozens of towers and lush green hills, learn about the site from a knowledgeable local guide, and enjoy relaxing a boat ride on the Thu Bon river.

The My Son sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, dedicated to the worship of the god Shiva and built between the 4th and the 14th century AD by the kings of Champa. The site features many beautiful stone sculptures, temples and towers, surrounded by exotic tropical jungle. My Son was damaged during Vietnam’s tumultuous past and lay neglected for a long time. It was ‘rediscovered’ and renovated by the French in 1898, then used as a hiding place by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War, when they mistakenly thought their American enemy would not bomb a holy site. Despite the destruction that ensued, the majority of the central complex managed to survive and parts have now been rebuilt.

Delve into the history of My Son, a Hindu sanctuary nestled in stunning mountain scenery. Enjoy Champa dancing on your guided tour, then bask in the rays of the setting sun on a cruise back to Hoi An Highlights Get to know the origin of the My Son and ancient history, culture and lifestyle Take a boat trip to Hoi An and enjoy a spectacular sunset Watch an Apsara performance

We start early, you will be in the serene, spiritual atmosphere of My Son Valley without the swarm of tourists. Actually, you will leave the site when the tourist buses start coming in, so you'll have plenty of time to explore the site at your own pace. Meet your guide: Nguyen, growing up among the Champa communities, Nguyen picked up his interest in Champa's history and culture from his Cham fellows in school. His love for Champa inspired him to go and visit nearly all countries that shared similar Indianized origins, including Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Malaysia, and India. A world traveler at heart, Nguyen is enthusiastic about sharing the beauty of Champa with everyone coming to Vietnam. Informative but also a friendly guide, Nguyen’s ready to make your My Son trip an unforgettable experience. And you will have a chance to taste some ‘Champa signature ginger cakes’, as there's nothing better than understanding culture through its food

One of the most stunning sights to see in the Hoi An area is My Son Sanctuary, Vietnam’s most important historical site of the ancient Champa Kingdom. Explore the remains of a series of impressive tower temples that were the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom for most of its existence. Located in the heart of a beautiful valley and surrounded by high mountains ranges, My Son was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.