Overview

SHORE EXCURSIONS MY SON SANCTUARY FROM CHAN MAY PORT

Group Size: Private Tour

Tour Type: Highlights, Scenic, Historical

Active Level: Light

Tour Duration: 8-9 Hours

Shore Excursions My Son Sanctuary From Chan May Port

Shore Excursions My Son Sanctuary From Chan May Port. My Son Sanctuary spans the fourth to thirteenth centuries CE. The property is located in Quang Nam Province's hilly border area, Duy Xuyen area, in central Vietnam. It is situated in a high-lying geological basin that serves as the watershed for the sacred Thu Bon River and is surrounded by mountains. The Thu Bon River begins here, flows through the Champa Kingdom's monuments, basin, and historic center before emptying into the South China Sea near the old port city of Hoi An. The places' strategic value arises from their easily defendable position.

Shore Excursions My Son Sanctuary From Chan May Port Itinerary:

07:30 or 08:30: You will be picked up from Outside of Port Exit Gate by our expert tour guide and private vehicle.

Please walk out of the exit gate to meet our guide. He will be holding a sign with your name on it.

It takes 100 meters from the tender pier.

It take 1,5 hours to transfer by a private car to My Son Sanctuary.

Visit the city highlights in the morning, then have lunch at a beautiful restaurant downtown.

My Son Sanctuary, Monuments in the sanctuary are the most important constructions of the My Son civilization. The tower temples have a variety of architectural patterns that depict the splendor and sanctity of Mount Meru, the fabled sacred mountain that houses Hindu gods at the heart of the cosmos. This mountainous homeland of the Cham people is now symbolically represented on Earth. They are formed of burnt brick, supported by stone pillars, and adorned with sandstone bas-reliefs depicting incidents from Hindu mythology. Cham technological skill is evident in their advanced technology, and the elaborate symbolism and iconography of the tower temples give information on the nature and evolution of Cham political and religious thought.

Shore Excursions My Son Sanctuary From Chan May Port

Although extreme weather events such as flooding and high humidity can still occur at the site, their impact has been mitigated by stream widening and the removal of nearby vegetation. The probable existence of unidentified, unexploded munitions within the property's buffer zone remains a continuing issue, affecting archaeology study in newly found locations, restoration of eight monumental monuments, and tourist presentation of the site.

Shore Excursions My Son Sanctuary From Chan May Port

Continue to The World Heritage Site of Hoi An Ancient Town is located along the Thu Bon River. For ages, the ancient town has remained untouched. Hoi An was the Champa Kingdom's international trade port, used to import and explore timber, gold, and silk. Hoi An had trade fairs during the time, attracting merchants from Holland, Portugal, Japan, and China. As the river got shallower in the 18th century, Da Nang replaced Hoi An as a harbor. During the walking tour of the old town, the tour guide will show and explain the history of the Japanese bridge, a traditional home, a Chinese Assembly Hall, a cultural and historical museum, and the market.

Shore Excursions My Son Sanctuary From Chan May Port

The coconut farm continues to develop on its own in this location. The Cam Thanh community cherishes and cares for this forest because it protects them from sea floods while also preserving the Cham Islands UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Many aquatic species thrive in wooded environments, making this a suitable habitat for them. The entire area resembles the Mekong Delta, with the main distinction being the sort of boat employed in both places. Visitors to Cam Thanh hamlet can visit the Bay Mau coconut forest via Thung Chai, which are bamboo basket boats.

Shore Excursions My Son Sanctuary From Chan May Port