Hoi An Trip Overview
Do you know about: two world heritages in one destination? That is Hoi An and My Son in Quang Nam province !
Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century for, Dutch, French, Portuguese , Arab, Japanese, Chinese merchants who traded mainly in high quality silks, ceramic things… Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. Today a quaint riverside town, Hoi An is popular for its eclectic architecture, tailors and numerous cafes.
My Son, considered to be 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. These towers and sanctuaries was built from the 7 to 13 centuries.
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Duration: 9 hours
Starts: Hoi An, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
Do you know about: two world heritages in one destination? That is Hoi An and My Son in Quang Nam province !
Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century for, Dutch, French, Portuguese , Arab, Japanese, Chinese merchants who traded mainly in high quality silks, ceramic things… Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. Today a quaint riverside town, Hoi An is popular for its eclectic architecture, tailors and numerous cafes.
My Son, considered to be 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. These towers and sanctuaries was built from the 7 to 13 centuries.
Our guide will come to meet you at your hotel at 8.00 am. Drive to My Son, a World Heritage, 50 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush valley, My Son was a religious center of Cham people, as well as a burial place for Cham royalty and national heroes. The Mỹ Sơn temple complex is regarded one of the foremost Hindu temple complexes in Southeast Asia and is the foremost heritage site of this nature in Vietnam, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. Firstly, you will enjoy the attractive and charming dances of Champa, then discover the mystery of My Son Holyland by the red brick towers and sanctuaries from the 4th to 13rd century AD. It was recornised the world heritage from 1999 by UNESCO
You can come back by boat then have lunch at Restaurant neaby the Thu Bon River and take a rest
After the relax, Our tour guide will take you go around this enchanting port town. Follow the narrow lanes lined with centuries-old houses influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French and European architectures and visit its numerous places of interest: the 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, Museum of Trade Ceremics…and enjoy traditional music at handicraft workshop. Around the town we can see a the local fish market, numerous art galleries and tailor shops, get some made-to-order clothes if you like. The tour takes about 2 hours – Tour end at about 16.30 pm. Finish tour at your hotel.
