A trip to My Son Sanctuary will be more thrilling with an adventure to hidden local spots, that carry regional cultural values in local cuisine and the daily life of Quang Nam Province.
What can you expect on this private tour of My Son Highlights and Hidden Gems?
- A visit to a gong artisan having devoted his life to carrying on the tradition of making gong and adjusting the gong sound. You also have a chance to behold his unique gong collections made from bomb fragments.
- An adventure to the past with exciting stories about the ancient Champa Kingdom, centuries-old Cham temples, and the complicated relationship between the Cham and Viet. Along with that, our local bestie also shares with you the mysteries in temple-building and brick-making techniques of the Cham, as well as Hinduism’s influence on their religion and architecture.
- An interesting cultural show of Cham songs and dances.
8 Reasons to Book this Experience
- Can be 100% customized to your tour wishes
- No hidden cost
- Explore My Son Sanctuary and its hidden gems
- Dive into local life and habits
- Interesting stories and authentic recommendations from local besties
- Meet the only Gong artisan in Quang Nam province
- It’s not just a tour; it’s a window open to Hinduism, ancient beliefs, and the unique architecture of the old.
- Suitable for all kinds of travelers
Know Before You Go
- Duration
8-9 hours
- Area
My Son Sanctuary, Quang Nam Province
- Type of tour
Custom private tour
- Transportation
Car
- Activites
Walking, Chitchating, Storytelling, Relaxing, Photo taking, Laughing, Food sampling, and so on…
- Starting time
8 a.m
My Son Highlights and Hidden Gems Tour Itinerary:
- Our drivers and local besties will meet and greet you in your hotel lobby in Da Nang or Hoi An.
Note: If you want us to pick you up at another place other than your hotel, please let us know in advance.
- Our adventure starts with a visit to a Gong artisan place, where you can see all the materials and the whole process of making gongs. Don’t be shy away from talking to the artisan! This hospitable guy would be happy if you could touch and play with his gongs! 😄
- Next, let’s jump to the highlights of this tour – My Son Sanctuary. Upon arrival at the site, we walk to the My Son Museum – where our local bestie will give you the background information about the site, i.e, the ancient Champa kingdom, the Cham temples, etc.
- We enjoy a 5-minute buggy ride and a short walk to the site. Along the way, you can enjoy the tranquility of the jungle, the iconic pyramid shape of Cat’s Tooth mountain, and a variety of colorful butterflies.
- Our local bestie will guide you through the Hindu temples and show you the carved bricks put together to hold up the temples without any mortar or glue!
- Don’t be freaked out when you see many giant bomb craters, statues with heads missing, or temples that need an iron frame to prevent themselves from falling apart.
- A 15-minute cultural show of Champa songs & dances will be a special treat for this tour.
- After visiting all temple groups and taking great photos, we walk back to the buggy stop, wave goodbye to My Son. The My Son highlights and hidden gems tour ends and drive back to your hotel.
Note: All of our tours are custom-made. The stops can be changed in order depending on your hotel location. Please email us at xinchao@phoebeandbesties.com if you want us to tailor-make a tour for you!
Included
- A private English-speaking local guide
- A private vehicle with a professional driver and a modern air conditioner
- Entrance tickets
- Cold, bottled mineral water
- Moist towelettes
Not Included
- Entrance for other attractions not mentioned in the tour itinerary
- Any meals & beverages taken during the tour
- Travel Insurance
- Tips for local guides and drivers
Bookable Extras
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How to Book this Tour?
Email us at xinchao@phoebeandbesties.com or complete this form. We will get back to you within a day with a tailor-made itinerary that suits your taste.
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