Hoi An Trip Overview
My Son Sanctuary – a UNESCO World Heritage site – was an imperial city during the Champa dynasty, between the 4th and the 12th centuries. My Son, considered being in the same league as some of Southeast Asia’s greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia.
Highlights
• Discovery of a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site, My Son
• The stunning beauty of the ancient Hindu temple complex
• Spectacular architectural designs & Sanskrit inscriptions
• Exploration of historic Champa’s religious and cultural center
Additional Info
Duration: 4 to 5 hours
Starts: Hoi An, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
My Son Sanctuary – a UNESCO World Heritage site – was an imperial city during the Champa dynasty, between the 4th and the 12th centuries. My Son, considered being in the same league as some of Southeast Asia’s greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia.
Highlights
• Discovery of a UNESCO-listed World Heritage Site, My Son
• The stunning beauty of the ancient Hindu temple complex
• Spectacular architectural designs & Sanskrit inscriptions
• Exploration of historic Champa’s religious and cultural center
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: My Son Sanctuary, Duy Phu Vietnam
Explore two clans of Champa people, the Cau and the Dua, and gain general knowledge about their history Get comfort pickup at your hotel’s lobby and depart to My Son at from 8:00 to 8:30. On the way, you go through seemingly idyllic villages and lush natural landscape before reaching our destination.
Wander around the giant complex of ancient temples and tombs built thousands of years ago. These temples are dedicated to Kings and Brahman deities, including Lord Shiva who was considered the creator, founder, and defender of the Champa Kingdom.
and culture through displays of sculptures and carvings found in the temples. Listen to the historical account of the complex from an enthusiastic and knowledgeable guide.
After that, we will bring you back to your hotel in Hoi An. Enjoy the river cruise on Thu Bon river in the afternoon at 12:30.
Duration: 5 hours
