My Son is the major site in Vietnam from the ancient Champa Kingdom which flourished between the 2nd and 15th centuries. Descendants of the Champa civilisation still live along the coast of Vietnam though they are now fully integrated in Vietnamese society.

The Kingdom at My Son dates back to the 4th century and remained fully occupied through until the 13th century which makes it the longest occupied of all the major monuments of SE Asia. It served as a religious and intellectual centre where Champa kings were crowned and buried. In 1999 it was named a UNESCO World Heritage site.

The site is often compared with some of the other great Indian influenced archaeological sites of SE Asia including Borobodur in Indonesia, Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Ayuthaya in Thailand and Pagan in Burma.
Unfortunately, events during the American War destroyed many of the site's temples. The VC had used My Son as a key base which forced US bombing of the site leaving about 20 of the original 70 structures intact. Bomb craters next to some of the temples are clearly visible.

A major restoration project is underway though nobody from our high-tech world has yet managed to work out how the Chams were able to get their baked bricks to stick together during construction!

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Da Nang - Hoi An - My Son ( L, D )

Vietnam TripAdvisor's Guide and driver pick you up and transfer to Hoi An. Arrival to Hoi An, We take a walking your of enchanting Hoi An visiting an old merchant house, Hoi An Museum, a Chinese Assembly hall and the Japanese covered Bridge…. Enjoy some local food. This afternoon, Pick up at the hotel in Hoi An. Transfer to visit My Son Holyland – 40km from Hoi An, the site of the most important Cham intellectual and religious center, dating back the late 4th century. My Son has only 20 monuments standing today. Back to Hoi An. Dinner and overnight in Hoi An.

Day 2: Hoi An - Da Nang Departure ( B, L)

After breakfast, we will visit Marble mountain : The Cover of the Marble Mountain have a number of sacred Buddhist shrines as well as a former Communist guerilla hospital from the Vietnam War. Free for leisure at beach. Back to Danang for lunch. Transfer to airport for departure. Tour end.

VietnamTripAdvisor can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.

Valid From 1 Jun 2009 to 31 Dec 2010
Size of Group	2 pax	3 - 4 pax	5 - 9 pax	Single Supplemental
Standard ( 2* )	165	145	125	15
Mid-range (3*)	195	175	150	25
Superior (4*)	225	205	180	35
Deluxe (5*)	265	245	22-	60

Place	First class (3*)	Superior (4*)	Deluxe(5*)	Luxury
Hoi An Hotels	Pho Hoi Riverside Resort,  Glory Hotel, Ancient House Resort	Pacific Hotel, Hoi An Beach Resort	Life Resort, Riverside Resort, Victoria Resort, Golden Sand Resort	Palm Garden Resort, Golden Sand

Trip Included :

• Accommodation twin shared basic
• Meals as stated on itinerary  ( B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner )
• Tour guide as stated on itinerary
• Fees and permits while guiding
• Round transfers and transportation
• Purified water & wet towel

Trip Excluded :

• International airfare
• Visa and visa arrangement
• Tips and personal expenses
• Personal travel insurance