Highlights
* Tour Departure :
– Sunrise : 5am
– Sunset : 2pm
* Early morning/afternoon greeting at your hotels in Hoi An/Da Nang, in our modern air-conditioned vehicle with senior driver taking you to the beautiful site- My Son Sanctuary, has been recognized by UNESCO as site in 1999a world heritage.
– 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. Exploring the site at this time of the day is the perfect way to starts our day tour, no crowds, lovely fresh air, blending into green bushes…
Your private informative guide with escort you through this complex,learn everything about history of The My Son Sanctuary, a remarkable architectural ensemble that developed over a period of ten centuries.
It presents a vivid picture of spiritual and political life in an important phase of the history of South-East Asia.
Our understanding of the authenticity of the My Son Sanctuary is underpinned by the work of Henry Parmentier in the early 20th century.
Historically, investigation by archaeologists, historians, and other scholars in the 19th and early 20th century has recorded the significance of the site through its monuments, which are masterpieces of brick construction of the period, both in terms of the technology of their construction and because of their intricate carved-brick decorations.
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The location and the sacred nature of the site ensured that the monuments have remained intact within their original natural setting, although many have suffered some damage over the years.
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Conservation interventions under French and Polish expert guidance have been relatively minor and do not affect the overall level of authenticity of the site. The authenticity of My Son in terms of design, materials, workmanship, and setting continues to support it Outstanding Universal Value.
– The My Son temple complex is regarded one of the foremost Hindu temple complexes in Southeast Asia and is the foremost heritage site of this nature in Vietnam. It is often compared with other historical temple complexes in Southeast Asia, such as Borobudur of Java in Indonesia, Angkor Wat of Cambodia, Bagan of Myanmar and Ayutthaya of Thailand.
– Leaving My Son, we will take you to the most unique local food stall to enjoy delicate breakfast.
– Return to your hotel and we finish our wonderful morning.
1/ Return road trip
2/ Return by boat: with this option, you will see more of the local waterway way life.
– Pottery village.
– Carpentry village.
– Wooden boat dry dock
* What’s Included :
- 5-7hours half day private guided tour in English (for other languages pls ask)
- Modern Air-conditioned vehicle with professional driver
- Private boat (optional)
- Breakfast and coffee
- Bottled waters
- Moist tissues
- All entrance fees
* What’s Excluded :
- Tips/Gratuities to your private guide.
- Personal expenses.
* To Book Tour :
- Pls fill the booking form.
- Our team leader will check availability and respond to you with proposal and cost.
- Finalize our agreement and your booking is confirmed.
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