The exquisite complex comprised 70 structures built by Cham kings to commemorate important events during their reigns. However, about 20 of these sites were nearly destroyed and many others were partly ruined by aerial bombs during the American war. Only 25 monuments remain intact today and parts of these are deteriorating due to weather conditions and vegetation overgrowth.
Despite this My Son sanctuary is still the finest example of Cham architecture in Viet Nam. It is still unknown how, and by what kind of substance, Cham people could stick these red baked bricks together to form such solid structures. There are high shrine towers with double pillars, solid walls, elaborate carvings and striking sculptures. All reflect the exclusive beauty of Cham culture. There are also many valuable artifacts (mainly sculptures) found in the archaeological site and displayed in the Cham museum in Da Nang city.
Tour detail:
8.00 AM- 8.15 AM: Pick up at your hotel in Da Nang city and transfer to Hoi An city
9.00 AM: Meet our tour guide at office in Hoi An city
Go to market with our chef
Transfer to Cam Thanh village by boat
Paddle through the water coconut forest on bamboo basket boats
Learn how to cook 4 dishes
End of cooking class and wait here for My Son Sunset pick up
1.00 PM: Pick you up at and and start My Son sunset tour
2.30 PM: Arrive at My Son and explore 2 hours
3.30 PM: What Champa dance show
4.30 PM: Leaving My Son by minibus to the river and take boat to Hoi An
5.15 PM: Enjoy the sunset sightseeing from the boat (50 minutes) and try Vietnamese bread on the boat
6:00 pm- 6.30 pm Arrive at Hoi An. Go to meeting point Green Heaveb Hoi An Resort & Spa (21 La Hối, Hội An) to meet driver and transfer back to Da Nang city
7.15 PM- 7.30 PM: hotel drop off
NOTE: Please take note that, we ONLY watch sunset in nice, sunny days. Sometimes, due to bad weather or monsoon or rainy days, we will NOT see sunset.
Include: Hotel pick up and drop off, English speaking guide, Bamboo basket boat riding, buffalo riding, cooking 4 dishes, Life jackets; 2 bottles of water, Minibus, Vietnamese bread
Exclude: My Son entrance fee, Tips, Kid < 4 years old (Electric Car): Pay cash to tour guide
Pick up Not available for hotels: InterContinental Danang Sun Peninsula Resort, Son Tra Resort & Spa; Citadines Blue Cove Danang, SeaShore Hotel - Apartment, Danang Golden Bay Hotel, Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, Hotels in Thanh Khe District. Pls come to our meeting point
Important Information
Pick up time: 8.00 AM. End time: 7.30 PM
Duration: 11 hours
Transportation: Van/ boat
Our tour runs every day, rain or shine
Vegetarian option available on request
Menu for cooking class: Hoi An Spring Roll, Green Papaya Salad with chicken andshrimp, Hoi An Pancake ( Banh Xeo)with pork and prawns, Chicken curry, Stir Morning glory with garlic. Vegetarian option available on request
