Mỹ Sơn Sanctuary

Located about 70 km. from Da Nang, these ruins represent some of the most important remains of the Champa culture, a Hindu civilization that peaked between the 4th and 8th centuries. They are in rough shape due to the U.S. bombing during the Vietnam War and the depredations of the French, but still have great a cultural significance and were declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. The first buildings were built of wood, but were replaced by brick and sandstone after several fires. The height of the towers varies from building to building, but can reach up to 24 meters. Curiously, the

We had a driver for ourselves and we paid around USD80. At My Son we had a private tour local guide ve showed USA around Groups B, C and D; we paid him around USD 5.

You can hire one by the motorbike carpark and this is highly recommended in order to understand what you're looking at; there's no much written information in situ. It was a great experience, beautiful location and very unique. It was definitely worth it

The Mỹ Sơn ruins are located less than two hours from Hội An and are recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It’s a complex of ruins and temples related to Hinduism and the Champa culture. The state of conservation isn't all the great but it’s worth a visit if you have the time. Most travel agents and hotels in Hội An can arrange a visit to the ruins by bus.

If you have seen "The Jungle Book" when you were small and enjoyed the movie with Mowgli, Baloo, Bagheera and friends ... Here you can see a place similar to the Kippling tale. It is a return to childhood, Jemere culture, nature. The super early bird may even enjoy the sunrise and peace among the ruins that are half hidden in the jungles of Vietnam.