My Son Sanctuary dates from the 4th to the 13th centuries CE. The property is located in the mountainous border Duy Xuyen District of Quang Nam Province, in central Viet Nam. It is situated within an elevated geological basin surrounded by a ring of mountains, which provides the watershed for the sacred Thu Bon river. The source of the Thu Bon river is here and it flows past the monuments, out of the basin, and through the historic heartland of the Champa Kingdom, draining into the South China Sea at its mouth near the ancient port city of Hoi An. The location gives the sites its strategic significance as it is also easily defensible.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Visit the ancient Hindu sanctuary of My Son
- Watch the sunrise, fish market along the country lanes on the way from Hoi An
- Learn more about the Champa Kingdom of Vietnam
- Avoid the crowds and enjoy the cooler temperatures of the early morning
- Enjoy local Vietnamese coffee
We will start in the early morning at 5.30am to visit My Son Holy, group of Hindu temples, a World Heritage site by UNESCO and where we can see the first beautiful sunrises on a new day, avoid the crowds and enjoy the cooler temperatures of the early morning.
On the way we stop and visit the Thanh Ha fish market which is one of big fish market of Hoi An to see fresh catch from the Ocean. After that, we will head straight to My Son valley, built from the 4th to the 13th century. So far the technique in building the ancient temple-towers of Champa people remains controversial. The brick were smoothed and laid closely and securely without mortar. In December 1999, My Son was recognized a World Heritage site by UNESCO. You will feel immersed in nature while taking pictures before we head onto Cham towers of the Champa people built in the 11th century.
In the end, you have chance to enjoy Vietnamese coffee before returning back hotel.
MY SON SUNRISE FROM HOI AN
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Transportation
- Admission fees
- Mineral water
- Vietnamese coffee
- Personal expenses/tips