Travel Guide My Son

Of the 225 Cham remains identified in Vietnam, My Son boasts 71 monuments and 32 inscriptions. The site bears witness to the grandeur of a kingdom that has now disappeared, but which played a preponderant regional role for almost 7 centuries, from the 7th to the 13th century. After having been the spiritual home of the Champa kingdoms, My Son fell into oblivion for several centuries, returning to the jungle. At the entrance to the site, an attractive little museum, built with Japanese help, sheds historical light on the site and highlights the work of archaeologists.Open from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., the site is best visited at dawn, to avoid the influx of tourists and the sweltering heat of summer daylight. This is possible if you leave Hôi An around 5.30 a.m.