My Son Sanctuary – Top Travel Guide For Tourists

My Son Sanctuary is a holy land that preserves significant meanings to Quang Nam’s culture and history. Moreover, it is also listed on the list of Da Nang historical sites that tourists should not miss when traveling to Vietnam. Also, this place witnessed the ups and downs of the Champa civilization.

With its long-standing historical values, My Son Sanctuary was recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. Now, it has become an attractive place for tourists to discover, especially scientists to find inspiration or documentaries for their research.

1. My Son Sanctuary Travel Guide

1.1. Location

Situated in Duy Phu Commune, Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province, the distance from My Son Sanctuary to Da Nang city center is about 69 kilometers from Danang City. Also, Hoi An to My Son sanctuary distance is about 40 kilometers. Thus, how long does it take to get to My Son from Hoi An? Tourists need to spend roughly 1 hour and 2 minutes to reach My Son Sanctuary, located near Tra Kieu Ancient City.

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1.2. My Son Sanctuary entrance fee and opening hours

My Son Sanctuary ticket price is 150,000 VND/person. Plus, visitors driving motorbikes or scooters have to pay 5000 VND for each parking lot. My Son Sanctuary normally opens to welcome tourists from 6:30 am to 5:30 pm. It is quite convenient for people because they can customize their itinerary more easily.

1.3. How to get to My Son Sanctuary?

There are several means of transportation for tourists to get to My Son. For example, you can get there by car, scooter, or bus. Nevertheless, which is the best vehicle to commute to My Son Sanctuary? Let’s take a look at the below list and choose the suitable one for yourself.

1.3.1. Book a private car

Booking a private car can be considered the top option to travel to My Son Sanctuary. First of all, unlike using a bus with a large number of people and limited seats, private cars offer a personal space to relax along the road. Second, your fear of being lost will be erased because you already have an experienced English-speaking driver. Finally, the price will not be as expensive as you thought when traveling in a group of people by private car. The fee will be divided by the number of people in the car, so it is quite cheap.

1.3.2. Hire a car

Another ideal option is to rent a car and have your own experience during the journey. Nevertheless, if your current place is in Hoi An, there is no place for car rental here. Hence, you should hire a car in Danang City first (recommended in Danang International Airport) and then drive it to My Son Sanctuary. However, this is not convenient for those who would like to save the budget because its cost is expensive, roughly $100.

1.3.3. Rent a scooter/motorbike

It is extremely simple for tourists to hire a scooter or a motorbike from Hoi An/Da Nang to My Son Sanctuary. Most importantly, how incredible it is when people can admire the whole scenic view along the road. Plus, the price to rent a motorbike or a scooter is so cheap, only about 5 dollars per person. Moreover, travelers also spend 3-4 dollars for the gasoline fee during the trip. Nevertheless, if you have no Vietnamese or International insurance in Vietnam, you should be careful to not have accidents on the road.

1.3.4. Take a taxi

Additionally, instead of a bus, tourists can take a taxi to reach My Son from Hoi An or Danang. Taking a taxi can be convenient and flexible, but it costs a lot of money, between 30 and 50 dollars. In case you still choose a taxi, let’s consider booking one from Mai Linh or Fast Go, two reliable taxi companies in Vietnam!

1.3.5. Take a bus

Another method to get to My Son Sanctuary for travelers is to take a bus. People can take a shuttle bus number 06 from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary. The timeline for each bus route to meet the stop will be 30 minutes, from 5:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Furthermore, the bus ticket is affordable. It only costs nearly 8 dollars per person. However, the bus is often full of people and you do not have personal space.

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2. What to Explore in My Son Sanctuary?

2.1. Enjoy the panoramic view of the holy land

First, you should take time to admire the My Son’s beauty. Tourists can wander around and discover over 70 delicate pagodas carved with many Champa words and Sanskrit. There are millions of baked bricks stacked to form the ancient castles. These bricks are not adhesive by any materials but have still existed for a long time.

Furthermore, visitors adore checking in and taking beautiful photos with the brick castles in My Son . It is to save memories and upload pictures on Facebook. Also, the sunrise and sunset moments bring not only picturesque vision but also a mysterious vibe to tourists.

2.2. Trekking through the ancient route

Besides, when getting to the central location of My Son Sanctuary for worshiping, visitors will follow the ancient lane covered by plenty of unique castles carved delicately. In the past, this lane was only for the kings and royal families to commute. The royal road makes the historical values of the Champa’s holy land more important and thriller.

2.3. Watch traditional dance performances

Next, if you visit My Son but forget to watch the dance performance called “The Spirit of Stone”, this will be a big loss. The dance moves are inspired by Apsara, a fairy living in legendary stories of Hinduism and Buddhism, sculpted in every stone. Locals often perform “The Spirit of Stone” on the big anniversaries or to serve travelers visiting the holy land. 

2.4. Join Kate festival

Another famous activity in My Son Sanctuary Vietnam is the Kate festival. People celebrate the Kate festival every July of the year. As tourists go to the holy shrine this time, they will have an opportunity to admire an attractive traditional performance and several holy formalities of the Champa civilization.

2.5. Taste local foods in My Son Sanctuary

Finally, tourists getting to My Son Sanctuary can enjoy several delectable local dishes. There are Quang noodles, Cau Mong smoked veal, Phu Chiem noodles, Dap cake, Beo cake, and Xeo cake. Most of them are typical foods in Quang Nam that tourists cannot miss when traveling to the holy land.

3. Travel Tips

Here are some tourist tips that Sun Getaways Travel prepared for you when traveling to My Son Sanctuary:

• You should visit in the early morning or late evening. You can avoid the heat and crowds. Moreover, this is the best time to admire the sunrise and sunset moments.
• The weather is quite hot and you have to move a lot. So, it is necessary to dress comfortably with light clothes, good shoes, and sun protection.
• Renting a motorbike or joining a guided tour is the best way to discover My Son Sanctuary.
• Do not throw trash on the road! Let’s respect the site and treat it with care because it’s a UNESCO site.
• Tourists can take time to visit Hoi An or the Marble Mountains near My Son Sanctuary.

In conclusion, My Son is truly a valuable land with a rich value in cultures and history. Moreover, the relic also possesses several signals of a powerful society – the Cham civilization. If you have a chance to visit Da Nang historical sites or Hoi An ancient town, do not miss this incredible place – My Son Sanctuary!