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Travel to My Son - Jungle-Clad Cham Era Gem

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These are Vietnam’s most important Champ remains and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Located in a broad valley littered with the remains of Hindu temples My Son was a cultural and religious centre - the burial place of kings and religious leaders. Remains date back to the 4th century and shows a strong Indian influence. A visit is an intriguing glimpse into this important era of Vietnam’s history.

Construction at My Son was likely to have been started in the 4th century and became the main centre of the Cham culture in Vietnam allowing the dynastic royals to spiritually connect with the gods.

Inscriptions on stele show that there was an initial wooden temple in the 4th century, destroyed in a fire 200 years after construction. In the 7th century, King Sambhuvarman (Phạm Phạn Chi), who reigned from in the 6th and early 7th centuries rebuilt the temple using clay bricks and its remains can be seen today. More temples and tombs were built between the 7th and 14th centuries and there are a total of over 70 buildings in the complex which is split into several groups.

The battles of the 1960s and 1970’s wrought great damage on the site and yet a visit is still worthwhile, the temples half overgrown by the encroaching forest.

Attractions in My Son

The site is split into 10 groups and a ticket allows access to all groups along with the site’s museum.

Activities in My Son

Allow at least a half day for a visit.

Relaxing

The site is best visited early in the morning before it gets too hot and busy. Find a quiet spot and imagine what the site was like in its heyday. Magnificent.

Getting Around

The ruins lie some kilometres from the ticket booth, however the ticket price includes transport to the site. Visit as part of an organised tour.

My Son Reviews

My Son: Central Tours ( 5 days ) Hue - Myson- Hoian - Danang

Posted on:: Wednesday, 26th August 2009
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Day 1 : Arrival in Hue. ( D )

Arrive at PhuBai airport in Hue. Pick up then transfer to your hotel in Hue. Bus trip to visit Hue City and King’’s tombs (KhaiDinh). Dinner in Hue with Hue specialty ( Com CungDinh). Overnight in Hue

Day 2 : Hue (B, L, D)
AM: Boat trip on Perfume River to visit handicraft village: making conical hat and bronze casting. Visit Thien Mu Pagoda considered as Royal Pagoda of the Nguyen Dynasty , TuDuc and KhaiDinh Tombs. Lunch at the garden restaurant.

Visit Imperal Citadel in the afternoon then DongBa market. Diner at the restaurant. Overnight at hotel in Hue.

Day 3 : HUE - MY SON - HOI AN (B, L, D)
Am : Depart to Hoian. Relax at Lang Co Beach. stop on Hai Van Mountain Pass of 30 km length. Drive to visit My Son, a ancient religion center of the Cham people in the past, 40 km to the South West of Hoi An town, another World’’s Cultural Heritage.

P.M: Tranfer to Hoian. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Hoian.

Day 4: Hoian (B,L)
Am : breakfast at hotel. 8h30 Visit Hoian - an old trading town, some 30km from Danang. Visit Hoian: Japanese Covered Bridge, TanKy Old house, Assembly Hall Chinese. PhucKien Pagoda, Hoian Museum and Market. Lunch and dinner at restaurant.

Pm : free time. You can take a bike to CuaDai beach , 5 km from the Hoian Town centre. Overnight in Hoian.

Day 5 : Hoian -Danang Departure (B )
Am : Breakfast at hotel. Free time till transfer from Hoian to Danang airport for departure flight to Hanoi or Saigon.

Tour Cost includes:

- Full transportation as tour program indicated.
- Full meals as indicated in the itinerary.
- English /French - speaking guide
- Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast;

- Entrance fees

Tour Cost excludes:
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Champa remains at My Son (from Alexander Steffler)

Why Travel to My Son?

Vietnam’s most important Cham remains.
Easy access from Hoi An – a good day trip.
Extensive ruins to discover.

Quick Facts

Features of Interest

Cultural World • World Heritage Sites • Holy Places • National Parks (Cultural) • Cultural Heritage Site

Nearest Airport

Hanoi Noi Bai Airport

Distance from Nearest Airport

642km

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