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My Son Sanctuary: Ancient Champa Ruins
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Immerse yourself in the ancient Champa Kingdom on a half-day tour of My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An. Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Immerse yourself in the ancient Champa Kingdom on a half-day tour of My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An. Discover the rich history and stunning architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration:
4 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- My Son Sanctuary - Situated 40 kilometers west of Hoi An, My Son Sanctuary is Vietnam’s most important archaeological site from the ancient Champa Kingdom. From the 4th to the 13th centuries, this region was home to a distinctive culture heavily influenced by Indian Hinduism. The sanctuary boasts an impressive collection of tower-temples that…
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My Son Sanctuary - Situated 40 kilometers west of Hoi An, My Son Sanctuary is Vietnam’s most important archaeological site from the ancient Champa Kingdom. From the 4th to the 13th centuries, this region was home to a distinctive culture heavily influenced by Indian Hinduism. The sanctuary boasts an impressive collection of tower-temples that served as the religious and political center of the Champa Kingdom for much of its history.
Nestled in a lush valley and encircled by majestic mountain ranges, My Son was recognized as a UNESCO Cultural Heritage site in 1999. Initially constructed from wood, many of these structures were destroyed by fire in the 6th century. They were subsequently rebuilt in the 7th century by Sambhuvarman, who used locally produced bricks for the restoration. - My Son Sanctuary - By the 13th century, more than 70 temples had been constructed, establishing My Son as a significant hub of Hinduism in the Champa Kingdom. Today, the sanctuary remains a remarkable architectural ensemble, highlighting a fusion of art, spirituality, and political importance. Visitors to My Son can explore this fascinating site, gaining insights into the rich history and cultural heritage of Southeast Asia during a transformative period.
Footwear Recommendation: Comfortable walking shoes are advised due to the uneven terrain and walking required to explore the site.
What's Included
- Transportation with air-conditioning
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees
- Bottled drinking water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An City Center
- English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
- Transportation with air-conditioning
- Travel insurance
- Entrance fees
- Bottled drinking water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An City Center
- English speaking guides (other languages available upon request with surcharge)
What's Not Included
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
- Tips and gratuities
- Personal expenses such as: shopping, telephone, beverage, etc.
- Tips and gratuities
Additional Information
Visit My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where the ancient Champa Kingdom flourished from the 4th to the 13th centuries. Explore the remarkable tower-temples set in a scenic valley, showcasing a culture uniquely influenced by Indian Hinduism. This tour provides a deep understanding of the spiritual and political history of Southeast Asia….
Visit My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where the ancient Champa Kingdom flourished from the 4th to the 13th centuries. Explore the remarkable tower-temples set in a scenic valley, showcasing a culture uniquely influenced by Indian Hinduism. This tour provides a deep understanding of the spiritual and political history of Southeast Asia.
Experience Highlights:
Explore Ancient Ruins: Uncover the grandeur of My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Architectural Wonders: Admire the stunning tower-temples constructed by the Champa Kingdom.
Breathtaking Surroundings: Revel in the beautiful views of verdant valleys and mountains.
Cultural Immersion: Learn about the rich history and spirituality of the area.
- Maximum 1 child accompanied 1 adult, the 2nd child will pay the adult price.
- Free for children 0-5 years old ; 50% off for children 6-10 years old
Location
My Son Sanctuary
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(37 Ratings)
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Millaparadis
Jan 25, 2024
Immersion in the My Son sanctuary, magnificent! - We had a completely exotic time, immersed in the history and traditions of a lost empire. The My Son sanctuary, listed as a UNESCO heritage site in 1999, brings together the ruins of several temples and relics of the ancient Champa Kingdom. A cult place hidden in the mountains, absolutely worth visiting in a small group. Breathtaking, we are delighted and recommend this half-day expedition, with return journey included, which greatly facilitates accessibility to the site, located just an hour from Hoi An.
We spent a completely exotic moment, immersed in the history and tradition of a lost empire. The sanctuary of My Son, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999, gathers the ruins of several temples and relics of the ancient Champa Kingdom. A place of worship hidden in the mountains, to visit absolutely in small groups. Breathtaking, we are delighted and recommend this half day expedition, with round trip/return, which greatly facilitates accessibility to the site, located an hour from Hoi An.
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Alam_m
Apr 2, 2023
Worth the half day trip - The guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Being in a small group with total of 5 people was helpful. The van was very comfortable. Worth the half day trip.
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Sallygaus
Oct 19, 2022
Don't miss this one - What a great day e had. Mot ( Tom ) was a well informed humorous fun guide. With a great knowledge of the local area. Highly recommend
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John
Sep 25, 2022
Great tour, better tour guide - Couldn’t have asked for a better tour! Mr. Mot (Tom) is probably the funniest & most knowledgeable guide in Hồi Ăn. From local recommendations to stories, you get the full experience traveling with the guy. 10/10 would recommend. Good word? 😉
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Gptrianon
Aug 14, 2022
An Amazing day with our guide Thao - We experienced a fantastic adventure at the Sanctuary of My Son in Hoi An, one of the most ancient and charming site in Vietnam.
Our talented and keen guide Thao, led us across the site history and its mysterious ways, letting us to discover and understand its real secrets.
Really friendly and helpful, both from professional skills and human aspects. Very recommended and suggested!!
Michela e Cristina
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Claire_k
Jul 21, 2022
A beautiful site to see! - We had a great tour with a really friendly and personable guide called Vin. He was extremely knowledgeable about the ruins and about the history of the area, giving us lots of extra information and bringing the ruins to life. Would really recommend if you are in Hoi An for a few days!
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Simon_b
Dec 11, 2022
Good afternoon trip from Hoi An - Good trip, good guide. Booked a trip with 16 people max and ended up being just the two of us and the guide and driver. Was direct to the site and back, there isn't tonnes of info at the site but the old temples are interesting to explore and look around and also a dancing show at the end.
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Malcolm
Jun 8, 2020
Excellent guide - Contacted the night before by email and message at front desk of hotel to confirm times & pick up.Picked up from our hotel at the time stated relatively new mini bus with air conditioning. Bus held 12 only 6 on tour. Cold water provided. Scenic drive out to My Son with the guide pointing relevant points of interest as we drove to site (about 90 mins). The site was empty on our arrival (just before Covid 19 hit a number of countries had already stopped their nationals travelling). The site is small but worth seeing. We had to take an electric bus up to the site from the car park I would have preferred to walk as it was less than a mile.The guide was very informative and answered any questions brought up by the group. We had nearly 2 hours walking around and then back on the bus to Hoi An. We asked to be dropped in the Old town not at our hotel which the driver and guide facilitated. We had considered renting a scooter and making our own way there but it is quite a considerable distance, the weather very hot, traffic intimidating and roads are not always hard surfaced. Worth the money
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Sm_aunz
Feb 22, 2020
My Son is a must visit - I really enjoyed this tour - not only because it was full of historical significance but I wasn’t sold anything to.
We did the tour with another couple and managed to avoid the large groups. Because of this, we were able to be flexible with our time at the various sites that we visited.
I think the cultural performance at the end was a little boring - perhaps too long especially as there is quite distance to cover to get back to the exit from that point.
MySon is a must visit - better than Ba Na Hills (shock, gasp - yup, I said it)
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Angelesez
Mar 6, 2024
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PLACE OF THE KINGDOM OF CHAMPA - There are more than 70 architectural works of brick and stone in the middle of nature dedicated to kings and Hindu deities. It was the most important center of the Champa kingdom and its civilization.
There are about 3 different dances with girls and men under a roof and chairs with fans. The truth is that the show is not worth much but once you have to drive 3 hours non-stop from Hoi An, well, well.
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