My Son Sanctuary
📍 Vietnam Hoi An 주이쑤옌
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.