GENERAL INFORMATION ABOUT VISIT MY SON TOUR
DESTINATION OVERVIEW
Travel back in time with a visit to the Cham temples of My Son, once the holy land of the mighty Cham Kingdom. Organized by Orient Skyline Travel, visit My Son tour journeys through the countryside passing ancient village, here stop for a glimpse of traditional bronze-casting craft before arrive at My Son to explore the sacred temples while learning about Cham civilization.
DESTINATION INCLUDED
Hoi An – My Son
JOURNEY HIGHLIGHTS
- Explore My Son towers of the Champa
- Discover the culture of the Champa Kingdom
TOUR INCLUSIONS
- Experienced speaking local guide
- Private transfers with air-conditioning
- Entrance fees during guided visits
- Excursions as mentioned
- Service charges & government taxes (VAT)
THROUGH VISIT MY SON TOUR, YOU WILL DISCOVER
The tour guide and driver welcome you on the tour at 8 AM from hotel. Depart Hoi An for an interesting half day tour of My Son in the countryside.
Along the way, out of Hoi An, make stop in Phuoc Kieu and visit this 500-year-old village. People of this traditional village specialize in bronze casting. During the village walk, visit the local temples dedicated to ancestor worship. Take a look in a craft workshop to see how gongs, temple bells, vases and other bronze items are made using traditional methods.
The journey continues to the iconic cultural landmark of My Son temple, in the central Vietnam. The temple complex comprises of dozens of red bricked towers built between the 4th to the 13th century, the destination served as the holy worshipping sanctuary of the Champa Kingdom. In 1999, My Son was nominated UNESCO World Heritage Site. Stroll around, enter the mythical towers and hear story about the building techniques to soak up the ancient atmosphere and imagine what My Son was like in its heyday.
On the way out, take time to visit the site museum that features interesting facts and exhibitions on the Champa Kingdom. Drive back to Hoi An and arrive at the hotel around noon.
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