The My Son ruins, vestiges from the Cham culture that have been designated as a World Heritage Site, be an interesting destination. It is center for spirituality and worship during the reign of the Champa Kingdom. Exemplifying the height of Cham architectural achievement, The My Son Sanctuary is a large complex of religious monuments originally consisting of more than 70 structures; the vestiges of 25 of which remain today. The builders of My Son were the nobility of the Champa Kingdom who derived their cultural and spiritual influences almost exclusively from India. Recommended Tours with My Son: 12 Days Best Treasures of Vietnam Tour; 14 Days Vietnam Mystery Tour; 22 Days Vietnam Diversity Tour; etc.
My Son was the burial site of royals since the fourth century AD and the heart of religious ceremonies for centuries more. Once an opulent complex boasting over 70 structures, today less than half of its original buildings remain. Imposing temples and towers stand next to haunting foundations of once-grand structures ravaged by wartime fallout. Amidst the rubble chipped and washed away by time, intricately chiselled stupas remain, with dancing deities and ornate scrollwork still reflecting a historically powerful kingdom.
The archeological site of My Son represents the longest continuous occupation for religious purposes within Southeast Asia. The site was inhabited from the 4th until the 15th century AD but today is a large complex of religious ruins, both ancient and mystical. Our option is a drive to My Son to visit and learn about the rich history which influenced the entire South East Asian region. On the way back to Hoi An, stop over to visit the village which make the Gong & Chieng by copper which is often used as the music of the minority people in the central highlands. Pick up at hotel in Danang or Hoi An. Transfer to My Son, on the way visit Tra Kieu Church and My Son Holly Land.
