Hoi An Trip Overview
Visit the ancient Champa Kingdom of My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled between lush valley and mountain that was the spiritual and political capital of the Champa Kingdom from the 4th to 13th Century.
Highlights:
– Wander around the lost Champa Kingdom that dated back to the 3rd century
– Marvel at the beautiful valley surrounded by towering mountains
– Explore the temples and learn about the fascinating history behind this sanctuary of Hinduism
Additional Info
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
Starts: Hoi An, Vietnam
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours
Explore Hoi An Promoted Experiences
What to Expect When Visiting Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam
Visit the ancient Champa Kingdom of My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage Site nestled between lush valley and mountain that was the spiritual and political capital of the Champa Kingdom from the 4th to 13th Century.
Highlights:
– Wander around the lost Champa Kingdom that dated back to the 3rd century
– Marvel at the beautiful valley surrounded by towering mountains
– Explore the temples and learn about the fascinating history behind this sanctuary of Hinduism
Itinerary
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Stop At: My Son Sanctuary, Duy Phu Vietnam
40 kilometers to the West of Hoi An is My Son Sanctuary – Vietnam’s most important site of the ancient kingdom of Champa. Between the 4th and 13th century a unique culture which owed its spiritual origins to Indian Hinduism developed on the coast of then contemporary Vietnam. This is graphically illustrated by the remains of a series of impressive tower-temples located in a dramatic site that was 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 Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999. Originally built with wood, they were completely destroyed by fire in the 6th century and restored in the 7th century by Sambhuvarman who rebuilt the temples with locally made bricks. Up to the 13th century, more than 70 similar temples were built, establishing My Son as a sanctuary of Hinduism in the Champa Kingdom.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
