My Son Sanctuary is located near the village of Duy Phu, Duy Xuyen, Quang Nam, Viet Nam, in the heart of a beautiful valley and surrounded by high mountains. My Son is one of the most stunning sights to see in Hoi An, Viet Nam’s most important site of the ancient kingdom of Champa.
Recognized as a Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999, My Son Ruins is an attractive destination for not only domestic but also international tourists to visit and learn about the culture, history, and architecture of Champa Ancient Kingdom.
At 7.30 am – 8:00 am Our driver and Guide will pick you up at your hotel in Hoi An center and depart to My Son Holy Land for the My Son Sanctuary Half-Day Tour
At about 9:30am -11:30am: Arrive at My son sanctuary and start the My Son Sanctuary Half-Day Tour From Hoi An
In My Son Holy Land, the towers and tombs have been dated from VII century to XIV century, but archaeological findings show us that the Cham kings were buried here since IV century. The total of buildings are more than 70 towers including small, normal and large towers. My Son Sanctuary supposedly is the religion center and culture of the Champa Ancient Kindom. Most of the buildings were built by wood, but they had been destroyed since the 6th century in fires. In the 7th century.
My Son Ruins was restored by Sambhuvarman who rebuilt the temples with special bricks which have existed until now. Up to the 13th century, more than 70 similar temples had been built, establishing My Son as a sanctuary of Hinduism in the Champa Kingdom. Although scientists have been conducting researches for many years. They still do not know the secret of how to make those bricks and build those towers.
At about 11:30 am – 12.30 pm Move to a local house to learn how to make rice paper. You can have a chance to do the rice paper and enjoy your own-hand making products later on.
At 12:30 pm: Have Lunch at a local house with local food
At 13:30: Continue the My Son Sanctuary Half-Day Tour, you will move to Cau Lau boat station and travel up the Thu Bon river by motorized boat back to Hoi an
Bus takes you back to hotel. End of the My Son Sanctuary Half-Day Tour at 14:00
Tour Inclusion
Modern Air Conditioned Transport
Experienced Tour Guide
All Entrance Fees
Making rice paper
Local Lunch
Bottled Water
Motorized boat
Tour Exclusion
Beverage in lunch
Children Policies
Kids <5y: free of charge
Kids from 5y to under 10y : pay 65%
Kids from 10y and older: as adults.