Distance from Hoi An center (Hoi An old town) to My Son Sanctuary is around 40 kilometers. Visitors can go to this Unesco heritage site by car/minivan/bus and motorbike. The better one depends on the purpose of travel, budget, time, hotel location, etc. Now, HoiAn Day Trip Company will provide all necessary information about going to My Son from Hoi An and the best way for a first timer.
See also: How to Get to My Son Sanctuary from Da Nang
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Must Knows about My Son Sanctuary (Vietnam)
– Location/address: My Son village, Duy Phu commune, Duy Xuyen district, Quang Nam province, Vietnam
– Name’s meaning: My Son means ‘beautiful mountain’, not ‘my son’
– How to pronounce: /mee son/
– Other name(s): My Son Ruins, My Son Holy Land, My Son Site, My Son Ancient Ruins, My Son Temples, My Son Cham Towers
– Area: 142 hectares
– Age: 4th to 13rd centuries
– Number of buildings: 71
– Opening hour(s): 6 AM to 5 PM everyday (latest 5:30 PM)
– Ticket price: 150,000 VND for foreign adults and children older than 15. It’s free for small ages, but parents still have to pay 30,000 VND for the transfer service.
– Reason(s) to visit: ancient Hindu temples amid dense jungles, a Unesco world heritage site, performances of Cham people
– Best time(s) to visit: early morning, late afternoon, sunny days
– Time to spend: 1,5-3 hours
– Recognition(s): national heritage, special national heritage, Unesco world heritage site (1999)
– Travel blog: https://hoiandaytrip.com/my-son-sanctuary-travel-guide
– Food & drink: yes availables
– Shopping: yes available
– Tour guide: contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo)
– Fact: My Son Sanctuary is one of the most visited attractions in the region
My Son Sanctuary on Map
Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary by Car/Bus
Many visitors choose to go to My Son Sanctuary by car or minivan or bus. Because the distance from Hoi An center (Hoi An old town) to My Son is some 40 kilometers, the drive may be around 1 hour long (or longer if the traffic is high in the weekend or high tourist season). So, it means that visitors will spend 2 hours in total to get there and return. In My Son, to go around and sightsee, 2 more hours at least are required.
Because My Son Sanctuary is located in a village near the mountains, therefore visitors should book a roundtrip transfer from the city. In the city centre, the local driver and companies often won’t charge to pick up at the hotel, but in areas of Cua Dai, Cam Thanh, Cam Kim and Southern Hoi An (Hoiana Resort, Vinpearl Nam Hoi An Resort, Bliss Hoi An Resort, etc), an extra fee is required. It also means that if stay in those areas, please go earlier to have enough time to visit My Son. Early morning transfer must be private and it’s often a little bit more expensive.
Shared shuttle bus from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary is available, but during the low tourist season, it may be closed and during the high tourist season, it may be overbooked quickly (if can confirm the day when you go to My Son, please book a ticket to secure the spot). There is no public bus which links Hoi An with My Son at the moment.
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD organizes tours and transfers to My Son Sanctuary everyday from Hoi An and Da Nang. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see more information and book. Thank you very much!
How to Go to My Son from Hoi An by Motorbike
Motorbike Rental in Da Nang & Hoi An
Vietnam is one of the countries which have the most motorcycles per capita. It seems that nearly all adults here have at least one. For that reason, it’s easy to hire a motorbike in Vietnam and the price won’t be high either.
Visitors can ask for rental service at the hotel first (almost all hotels in Da Nang and Hoi An have!). If not available or fully booked, it’s needed to contact some local businesses online to get one bike. The price for a semi-automatic motorcycle is usually cheaper than automatic motorbikes. It fluctuates from 150,000 to 300,000 VND for 1 day (morning to evening). To ride to Ba Na Hills, both of these types are fine and safe. Please choose a new or well-maintained bike. Having a test is widely accepted, so let’s do it to check how smooth it goes before hit the road.
All people sitting on the motorbike must wear a helmet in Vietnamese traffic law. Each person will have one helmet at the place they hire a motorbike. Meaning that it’s free. In some places, complimentary rain ponchos are provided (but can not take it when returning the bike!).
Visitors usually have to fill up motorbikes at their own expense. However, gasoline in Vietnam is not expensive (about 1 USD for one liter). Petrol stations are along major roads leading into/out the city, especially at crossroads. On the way from Da Nang to Hoi An, there are many gasoline stations to stop.
When change the mind to hire a private transfer by car, text us by whatsapp +84968009827 to book with a fair price.
Motorbike Routes from Hoi An to My Son
There are two popular routes to go to My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An center: one to the north of the Thu Bon River and one to the south of the Thu Bon River. The distance is quite similar between these routes. The first route in brief is Hoi An – Vinh Dien Town – Ai Nghia Town – Giao Thuy Bridge – My Son Sanctuary. The second route in brief is Hoi An – Cam Kim Bridge – Nam Phuoc Town – Tra Kieu Town – My Son Sanctuary. The better route is the ‘South Thu Bon River route’ because the landscape along it is more diverse. See more information & details
Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary by Bus & Boat
Many guided tours arrange a bus transfer to go from Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary. After sightseeing the temples, the bus will take the group to a boat station and then go back to Hoi An by a cruise boat on Thu Bon River. The best time to do the boat trip is in the sunset. So it means that visitors need to depart from Hoi An in the early afternoon. After arriving the Hoi An center, the Hoi An Old Town heritage area or Hoi An Night Market area are the bests to have dinner and enjoy the nightlife. See more information & details
If want to go without a guide, make sure that the driver will drop off in the boat station near Cau Lau Bridge, Nam Phuoc Town and make sure that you booked a boat in advance (no boats in this place). Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp) to book a package of roundtrip transfer by car/bus and boat trip. Thank you very much!
Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary by Jeep
Today, to get to My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An, visitors can go on a ride by jeep, the military car used by American solders in the Vietnam War. Compared to other vehicles, this is absolutely a special one to travel and explore the area. In Hoi An, it’s not hard to find a jeep with professional driver or a guided tour. If go with a local guide, one jeep can carry 3 people and if without a guide, 4 people is possible.
Hoi An to My Son Sanctuary by Bike
The distance between My Son Sanctuary and Hoi An is around 40 kilometers, so it’s suitable for riding the bike. To have a good-quality and well-maintained bike, visitors need to contact local companies which specialize in cycling tours or local mechanics. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp) to hire.
If go with a local guide who knows well the area, visitors are able to reach My Son Sanctuary from Hoi An via backroads. This is a good way to escape the traffic and explore the charm of the area (such as villages). See more information & details
Guided Tours to My Son Sanctuary Vietnam
Here are popular guided tours to My Son Sanctuary:
– My Son Half Day Tour: Morning/Afternoon Tour with Cham Show
– My Son Sunrise Tour: Early Morning Tour to Beat Crowd & Heat
– My Son Sunset Tour: Late Afternoon Tour to Avoid The Crowd
– My Son & Marble Mountain Tour: Temples, Caves, Craft Village
– My Son Tour by Boat: Hindu Temples, Sunset Cruise, Cham Show
– My Son & Thanh Ha Pottery Village Tour from Hoi An
– My Son & Hoi An Coconut Village Tour
– My Son & Hoi An Vegetable Village Tour
– My Son, Pottery Village & Coconut Village Tour from Hoi An
– My Son & Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour
– My Son Private Tour from Hoi An
– My Son Private Tour from Da Nang
– My Son & Hoi An Tour from Da Nang
– My Son Bike Tour from Hoi An
– My Son Sanctuary & Lady Buddha Tour from Da Nang
HOIAN DAY TRIP CO.,LTD organizes My Son tours everyday, from Da Nang or Hoi An. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to book. Thank you very much!
Photos, Videos about My Son Sanctuary
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