Today’s tour will begin at 08:00. Leave the tourist centre of Hoi An behind for a My Son half day guided tour in the countryside.
The first stop is in Phuoc Kieu, a 500-year old village specialising in bronze casting. Walk around the interesting alleys oozing with charm and see local temples dedicated to ancestor worship. Then visit a workshop where bells, gongs, vases and other bronze items are crafted using traditional techniques.
Carry on to the cultural highlight of Central Vietnam, the temple complex at My Son. Granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1999, the tower temples were the seat of the Champa Kingdom for most its existence between the 4th and 13th centuries. Wander around the crumbling ruins, hearing about the Cham culture, its rulers and their impressive reign. Take a moment to soak up the serene atmosphere and imagine what My Son was like in its heyday.
Before departing the site, visit a small museum that has some interesting displays about the Cham era. The return to the car for the drive back to Hoi An, arriving around midday for more touring, shopping or relaxing.
Today’s tour will begin at 08:00. Leave the tourist centre of Hoi An behind for a My Son half day guided tour in the countryside.
The first stop is in Phuoc Kieu, a 500-year old village specialising in bronze casting. Walk around the interesting alleys oozing with charm and see local temples dedicated to ancestor worship. Then visit a workshop where bells, gongs, vases and other bronze items are crafted using traditional techniques.
Carry on to the cultural highlight of Central Vietnam, the temple complex at My Son. Granted UNESCO World Heritage status in 1999, the tower temples were the seat of the Champa Kingdom for most its existence between the 4th and 13th centuries. Wander around the crumbling ruins, hearing about the Cham culture, its rulers and their impressive reign. Take a moment to soak up the serene atmosphere and imagine what My Son was like in its heyday.
Before departing the site, visit a small museum that has some interesting displays about the Cham era. The return to the car for the drive back to Hoi An, arriving around midday for more touring, shopping or relaxing.
Travel back in time with a trip to the Cham temples of My Son. Travel through the countryside, stopping in an ancient bronze-casting village for a glimpse of traditional ways of life. Then arrive at My Son, wandering amid the crumbling tower ruins while learning about the once-mighty Cham Kingdom.
Total price is £85.89, taxes included
It only takes 2 minutes
Multiple Locations Visited
My Son
Hotel Pickup
Hội An
Discover the atmospheric, UNESCO-heritage My Son Temples
Learn about Cham culture
Discover the history of the Cham Kingdom in Vietnam
Explore a 500-year old bronze crafting village
Visit some local temples & learn about the local religion
English speaking guide
Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
Entrance fees for mentioned visits
Other meals & services than mentioned
Personal expenses
Tips, Travel insurance
Infant 12 months and younger is not allowed. Children under 17 must be accompanied by a paying adult
Pick-up is available from centrally located hotel
This product operates rain or shine, except in the case of extreme weather events like hurricanes