My Son Jungle Sanctuary

Hoi An, Vietnam

About My Son Jungle Sanctuary In Hoi An

Mỹ Sơn, located near Hoi An in Quang Nam Province, Vietnam, is a significant archaeological and historical site that was once the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom from the 4th to the 13th centuries. This UNESCO World Heritage site is nestled in a mountainous region and is known for its unique culture influenced by Hinduism, as evidenced by the series of impressive tower-temples dedicated to Hindu deities, primarily Shiva .

The sanctuary encompasses over 70 structures and extensive buried archaeology, offering a vivid picture of the spiritual and political life of an important phase in Southeast Asian history. These structures, constructed over ten centuries, stand as a testament to the Cham engineering skills and are notable for their architectural designs that symbolize Mount Meru, the mythical sacred mountain in Hinduism .

Visiting Mỹ Sơn provides a spiritual journey into a tranquil jungle setting, with the best time for tours being in the morning for fewer crowds or late afternoon for a more serene experience. The site is accessible from Hoi An by various means, including private car, motorbike, or even bicycle for the more adventurous. It’s important to dress respectfully when visiting this sacred site.

For a deeper understanding of the Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary and its significance in the cultural and historical tapestry of Vietnam, further details can be explored through the UNESCO World Heritage Centre and Vietnam Tourism websites.

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UNESCO World Heritage site
Unique Architecture

Quick Info

6 AM–5 PM

+84 235-3731-309

Thánh địa Mỹ Sơn, Duy Xuyên District, Quảng Nam, Vietnam

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My Son Jungle Sanctuary Reviews

4.4

Chelsea

A cool place to visit if you're interested in learning about history and religion. I went as a part of a tour and learnt a lot about the different architecture styles of the 3 different temples: Hindu, Buddhist, Roman. If you go by yourself, there's still an opportunity to learn about the different structures through audio by scanning the QR codes. There was also a chance to watch a traditional Vietnamese performance, which I found to be really fun to watch! Each performance lasts 15 minutes in total, and you can see information about the times on the shuttle bus that you catch on the way to the main location.

Luis Alejandro Crespo Falco

It's incredible to see the ruins of multiple Cham Pa people temples (Hindu temples) in the middle of such a lush jungle.Make sure to go early to avoid the crowds, otherwise the amount of people is unbearable. Going early also helps on hotter months as it will be a little bit fresher.

Tùng Nguyễn

It is worth taking your time here if you love to enjoy nature and to learn about the past. The view is absolutely tremendous. I got here at noon but due to lots of trees, the temperature was not hot at all. After buying tickets, you think you should spend 30 minutes at the museum to know more about this complex. Downloading the App and spending around 3 USD for audio guide are worth for understanding what you are being at. You can do that by scanning the QR code at each sight. The restaurant is not so bad. I recommend you Mì Quảng noodles for your meal.

Jill Lowe

I would definitely recommend going with a tour guide to fully appreciate the site. The ruins themselves are being renovated and restored, and the story of the ruins is very interesting. From the car park, a speedy electric cart takes you the 2k to the site of the ruins. Expect to be there for around 2 hours. Plenty of restrooms and places for food and drink. The was a wonderful 15 minute show at 2pm with dancers and music at the entrance to the temple complex. You can also see some bomb craters.

chee hwa ng

Very interesting historical ruins of the Cham people. The place could get pretty hot so best to go earlier during the day instead of being there during noon like what we did.Only thing I would like is for them to have more information displayed for tourists. Because other than the audio guide QR codes, there wasn’t much for tourists to read about. Unless you’re there with a guide to explain about the history, the place just looked like a collection of ruins.