"The Ancient Monuments of My Son" My Son by SengQuee

Presumingly the longest constant period of development of any monument in Southeast Asia, settling from the early 8th to the 15th centuries, My Son is one of the three most important of the Champa kingdom. Chinese influence and a very strong Indian culture can be seen in it's graceful sculptures and building.

Thought to have been an important Cham intellectual and religious centre and probably the burial place of Cham kings, My Son was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

Entrance fee: 50,000d
Opens: Daily 8am-6pm
Directions: GPS Waypoint: N15 46.092 E108 07.190
(Tours from several operators in Hoi An and Danang)

My Son

A jeep (or van) takes you 1.5km from the ticket office to the site (no need to pay as this service is included in the entrance fee).

My Son

My Son comprise of 10 main groups, designated by letters (A, A', B, C, D, E, F, G, H, K) and divided by numbers.

• In a nutshell:A tranquil archeological treasure