Discover My Son Sanctuary (Half-Day Tour)
MINIUM AGE
6
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
STARTING TIME
08:00 AM
DURATION
4.5 Hours
CULTURE SHOCK
There you’ll pay a visit to a cluster of partially ruined Hindu temples of the former Champa Kingdom and learn about the Champa people, their culture, architecture and how skillful they were to build such incredible temples.
PHYSICALITY
My Son is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in South-Central Vietnam, and is believed to be the longest inhabited archaeological site in Indochina. Much of the site was destroyed by US carpet bombing during the Second Indochina War . It is considered one of the foremost Hindu temple complexes in Southeast Asia, and one of the most important heritage sites of this nature in Vietnam.
My Son was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999, under its criterion C(III) — evidence of an Asian civilization which is now extinct.
My Son is recognized as the fourth World Heritage site in Viet Nam since 1999 thanks to its unique historical, architectural and cultural value. This tour is a “must-see” for those who are interested in architecture, ancient civilizations and local life.
Start 8:00 am: A local guide and vehicle will pick you up at the hotel and drive for 1.5 hours to My Son Sanctuary. There you’ll pay a visit to a cluster of partially ruined Hindu temples of the former Champa Kingdom and learn about the Champa people, their culture, architecture and how skillful they were to build such incredible temples. There you will be entertained by a show of traditional Cham dancing before being driven back to Hoi An where the trip will end.
Kindly note that, this timing is for REFERENCE only. It may be changed due to weather or other actual conditions, but visiting the sites remain the same. We recommend to start the tour around 7.00-7.30 in summer to avoid hot & humidity hours. Please check with our sale team or receptionist for the most convenient starting time.
SERVICES INCLUDED
- Transportation, tour guide, entrance fee, mineral water.
SERVICES EXCLUDED
- Services not mentioned in the itinerary, tipping, personal expenses.
NOTE
- Under 05 years old children: free of charge.
- 05-10 years old children: 50% charge of full price.
Lunar New Year surcharge 30% from December 30th to January 4th following Lunar canlendar