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My Son Sanctuary

📍 Vietnam Hoi An 주이쑤옌

My Son Sanctuary photo
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My Son Sanctuary is a key sight near Hoi An in Duy Xuyen, where you can see the brick temple ruins of the Champa Kingdom among forest and valleys.

It's a good place to add when planning a Hoi An itinerary in Vietnam. Operating conditions can vary by season, so it's safer to check official guidance before visiting.

Visitor information

Hours See the official information.
Admission See the official information.
Address Duy Phu Commune, Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam
Getting there About an hour by car tour from Hoi An

Opening hours and prices may change. Please check the official channel before visiting when an item says to check the official notice.

Useful tips

  • It can be hot and crowded at midday, so visiting in the morning or late afternoon is more comfortable.
  • Inside the Ancient Town, walking is the default; nearby out-of-town spots are more stable to handle separately by car tour.
  • When planning a trip near Hoi An, you may wonder whether to set aside a separate half-day. As UNESCO describes it as a site within mountainous and valley terrain, it is safer to separate the car transfer time rather than squeezing it into the same day as an Ancient Town walk.
  • This is an outdoor visit to brick temple ruins, so bring water, a hat, and comfortable walking shoes. Admission fees and hours can change with on-site policy, so check the official notice before heading out.

Frequently asked questions

What makes it meaningful as a World Heritage Site?

UNESCO describes My Son Sanctuary as a Champa Kingdom site that continued from the 4th to the 13th century, set in the mountainous terrain of the Duy Xuyen area in Quang Nam Province.

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