My Son Sanctuary Half-day Journey
Description
Explore the ancient Champa Kingdom of My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage Site surrounded by a lush valley and mountains. My Son was the spiritual and political heart of the Champa Kingdom from the 4th to the 13th century. The temples and towers, many in ruins, reflect Hindu influences and offer a glimpse into the past, making it a must-visit for history and culture enthusiasts. Experience Highlights: Guided Exploration: Enjoy a guided visit from your hotel Architectural Marvels: Discover temples built over ten centuries Historical Insight: Learn about the Hindu worship practices since the 4th century UNESCO Heritage: Experience the significance of My Son Sanctuary
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Itinerary
Our guide will pick you up from your hotel and depart for My Son, one of the most important sites of the Champa Kingdom. Nestled in a beautiful valley and surrounded by mountain ranges, My Son is one of the most stunning sights in Central Vietnam, located just 80 kilometers from Da Nang. Whilst excavating My Son, letters were found revealing that the complex had been used for offerings and the worship of the Hindu god since the 4th century. In 1999, UNESCO declared My Son a World Heritage Site. The My Son Sanctuary is a remarkable architectural ensemble that developed over ten centuries, vividly illustrating the spiritual and political life during a significant phase in Southeast Asia. Originally built with wood, the temples in My Son were completely destroyed by fire in the 6th century and restored in the 7th century by Sambhuvarman, who rebuilt them with locally made bricks. By the 13th century, more than 70 similar temples had been constructed.
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Hotels in Da Nang City Center (Except Son Tra Peninsula)
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
Reviews(40)
Great tour with great guide! Just be aware of the heat and humidity!
So much history to see and we loved the ride to and from the site through townships and recommend getting there early before heat and crowdsAND highly recommend our tour guide Nguyen Thi Minh Thu (Emily) she was so friendly and knowledgeable ….leant a lot from her, and our driver was really good
Very nice visit, with an amazing tour guide, we got lucky and were only two today, the guide was awesome, she could answer all of our questions and her English was really great! Definitely recommend
Hi Anais, We’re so happy to hear she made the visit engaging, answered all your questions, and kept everything easy to follow in English too. Thank you for the lovely recommendation, and hopefully we’ll see you back for another adventure soon!
We had a wonderful time on this tour. Abby was so knowledgeable and also so kind and it was great to really get to know someone so lovely while also learning so much. Highly recommend!
Dear Jodi, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted to hear that you had a wonderful time on the tour and that Abby made your experience extra special. Thank you for the recommendation, and we truly hope to welcome you again on your next visit! Best regards,
My Son is a beautiful and enchanted place to visit. A wonderful walk and camera ready for nature lovers! I should add that my tour guide, Tha, aka Emily, was amazing and very knowledgeable. Highly recommend!!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the beauty of My Son and had a memorable time exploring the site. We truly appreciate the recommendation and hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you again on a future visit! Best regards,
How Vietnam war affected the site Bomb craters & bullets marks on the monuments How they made water holy by pouring sacred stones
Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Enjoyed the trip despite the bad weather. Will recommend to family and friends.
Dear Sir/Madam, Warm greetings from Hoi An Express! Thank you so much for your wonderful recommendation and for sharing your feedback. It brings us great pride and joy to know that you enjoyed your trip with us. We’re thrilled that you were satisfied with our tours, services, and staff. We truly hope to welcome you back again someday! All the best,
Awesome & unique experience! Guide was very informative and sociable. Great day & highly recommended 👏👍😁
Interesting little trip to explore some amazing historical site. Our guide was quite smart and fun as well. Visit in the afternoon, much less crowded.
Dear Rajiv, Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We’re truly grateful for your kind words and delighted to hear that you enjoyed the Half-day My Son Sanctuary Exploration tour. Your feedback means a lot to our team. We hope to welcome you back for more amazing experiences in the future! Best regards, Hoi An Express
Our guide was fantastic! We did the private tour and could not be happier. He gave us lots of information on My Son, and was helpful in explaining why entertainment was shut down (due to a state funeral). I also really liked the fact that he is the first tour guide we've had here who did not try to get us to book with him privately away from Viator. When we did ask him if he did tours to Hoi An, he told us we really didn't need a tour guide, it was somewhere we could go on our own just by taxi. I appreciate the honesty. I would definitely look with this company again!
