My Son Sanctuary is a Hindu temple complex and a world heritage site near Hoi An and Da Nang cities. It’s a must see attraction in the area, so there are about some thousands of people visiting it a day. In this article, HoiAn Day Trip Company will tell you what you should wear to My Son Sanctuary.
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Must Knows about My Son Sanctuary
– 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
Weather & Climate in My Son Sanctuary
During the year, there are two distinct areas in My Son Sanctuary: the dry season (from February to end of August) and the rainy season (from September to January). In the dry season, it’s sunny everyday and the temperature will be high in the midday. This period of time is good for sightseeing and taking pictures. To avoid the strong heat, we recommend going in the early morning or late afternoon. In the rainy season, it rains frequently. Flooding occurs in My Son because of heavy rains or typhoons. Top tip is checking the weather forecast in advance. If the rain is small, it’s also nice to come here thanks to lower temperature and lush vegetations.
See also:
- Best Time to Visit My Son Sanctuary
- How to Visit My Son Sanctuary to Avoid the Crowds or/and the Heat
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to My Son Sanctuary. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
What to Wear to My Son Sanctuary?
Visitors need to wear respectively to My Son Sanctuary. In Vietnam, this is a holy/religious place because it has temples for worship of Shiva god (a Hindu god). In other words, men and women need to wear long pants which cover the upper knees and a shirt which covers the navel and armpits. Female visitors also need to make sure that their shirt covers the back and the chest. The skirt must be long (to cover the navel). Clothes made of see-through materials are not accepted in Vietnamese traditional culture because it’s not respectful enough. Pants or shirts that fit tightly around the body (such as jegging,…), is thought to be not good for a temple visit. All kinds of footwear will be acceptable (so shoes, flip flops, sandals, high heels,… are okay).
Before going into temples at My Son Sanctuary, make sure that visitors remove the hat, sun glasses and rain poncho (or umbrella). Do not have to take shoes off.
In Da Nang Hoi An, visitors also need to wear long pants and shirts in these places: the Marble Mountains, Lady Buddha and Linh Ung Pagoda, Japanese Covered Bridge (there is a temple here), Chinese assembly halls within Hoi An Old Town, any Buddhist places.
Checking dress code is not too strict in My Son Sanctuary now. However, to travel responsibly, every visitor should choose appropriate clothes to wear as guided above.
If do not have a long pant or shirt because of traveling in hot months, visitors can go to shops near the entrance of My Son Sanctuary to buy. Using a sarong or a long piece of fabric to wrap around the body to cover shoulders, chest, armpits, navel and upper knees, is okay.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to My Son Sanctuary. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Things to Bring to My Son Sanctuary in Dry Season
During the dry season, roughly from February to end of August, visitors should bring these things:
– Walking shoes: My Son Sanctuary is within a mountainous area, so visitors need to walk a lot during the visit (if want to see all the highlights). Good walking shoes are a must bring/wear item. During the rainy season, waterproof shoes are better. Sandal is fine but quite dangerous while going on wet and slippery paths.
– Sun cream: It’s very sunny in the area during the dry season, so visitors need to bring sun cream to My Son Sanctuary, to protect the skin. Besides that, do not forget sunglasses.
– Hat/cap or umbrella: Again, it’s sunny and even hot in My Son Sanctuary in the dry season. For that reason, visitors should bring a hat/cap or umbrella. If do not have, shops at My Son Sanctuary sell them. The best hat is the Vietnamese traditional leaf hat (non la) because it protects both the head and face, and is good for taking picture.
– Selfie stick: At many places in My Son Sanctuary, it’s crowded, so visitors should bring a selfie stick to take photos. If do not have, shops at the park sell it (the price may be lower if go to shops in the city).
– Cash: Every visitor needs to bring cash in Vietnamese dong if go to My Son Sanctuary (and other attractions in the area). At many places, card payment is not accepted. If want to have more cash, visitors can go to ATMs around the park (at the main entrance or near L’Indochine station).
– Credit cards: Visitors should bring credit cards to pay if do not have much cash (especially local currency).
– Medicine: If sick or have some health problems, visitors should bring their own medicine to use when needed. This is the best way. In My Son Sanctuary, there is no hospital (or far from hospital) but free medical assistance is available.
– Camera: My Son Sanctuary is most beautiful during the dry season then the sky is clear and it’s sunny. For that reason, if travel in this season, visitors need to bring a camera to photograph breathtaking natural scenery, interesting places and great shows.
– Backup battery: If want to spend a full day or take photos at many places in My Son Sanctuary, make sure that you do not forget a backup battery.
– Vietnam simcard: Every visitor coming to Vietnam still needs to buy one local sim card to access the internet and contact other people. Sometimes, you may want to use google translation to tell locals what you want.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to My Son Sanctuary. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Things to Bring to My Son Sanctuary in Rainy Season
During the rainy season, roughly from September to January, visitors should bring these things:
– Walking shoes: My Son Sanctuary is within a mountainous area, so visitors need to walk a lot during the visit (if want to see all the highlights). Good walking shoes are a must bring/wear item. During the rainy season, waterproof shoes are better. Sandal is fine but quite dangerous while going on wet and slippery paths.
– Rain poncho or jacket: Absolutely, during the rainy season, rain poncho or jacket is a must have item. If it rains suddenly, shops at Ba Na Hills sell (the price may be lower if go to shops in the city). Although umbrellas are also good (and free to take in the hotel), we still do not recommend bringing them to My Son Sanctuary because it’s windy here. Umbrella may not help to cover fully.
– Easy dry clothing: My Son Sanctuary is rainy and windy in the wet season. Visitors may be wet although wear rain poncho or have umbrella.
– Mosquito repellent: Although there are not many mosquitos at My Son Sanctuary (especially on cold/rainy/cloudy days), but it’s still needed to bring mosquitoes. If don’t have, visitors should go to shops around the city to buy. No mosquito repellents for sale at the park.
– Light sweater: At night or on many days of the rainy season, the temperature is low. Those who live in hot countries may feel cold. Additionally, after the rain, it’s quite cold too. Therefore, visitors should bring a light sweater. Jacket is sold at shops around the park in the coldest months (somebody wants to buy them as souvenir).
– Cash: Every visitor needs to bring cash in Vietnamese dong if go to My Son Sanctuary (and other attractions in the area). At many places, card payment is not accepted. If want to have more cash, visitors can go to ATMs around the park (at the main entrance or near L’Indochine station).
– Credit cards: Visitors should bring credit cards to pay if do not have much cash (especially local currency).
– Medicine: If sick or have some health problems, visitors should bring their own medicine to use when needed. This is the best way. In My Son Sanctuary, there is no hospital (or far from hospital) but free medical assistance is available.
– Camera: Ba Na Hills is most beautiful during the dry season then the sky is clear and it’s sunny. For that reason, if travel in this season, visitors need to bring a camera to photograph breathtaking natural scenery, interesting places and great shows.
– Backup battery: If want to spend a full day or take photos at many places in My Son Sanctuary, make sure that you do not forget a backup battery.
– Vietnam simcard: Every visitor coming to Vietnam still needs to buy one local simcard to access the internet and contact other people. Sometimes, you may want to use google translation to tell locals what you want.
HOIAN DAY TRIP Company daily organizes tours and transfers to My Son Sanctuary. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or hoiandaytripcompany@gmail.com or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to see tours and make a reservation. Thank you very much!
Guided Tours to My Son Sanctuary Vietnam
Here are popular guided tours to My Son Sanctuary:
– My Son Sanctuary Half Day Tour with Traditional Art Performance
– My Son Sanctuary Private Tour with Local Expert Guide
– My Son Sanctuary Early Morning Tour to Beat the Crowds
– My Son Sanctuary Afternoon Tour with Traditional Art Performance
– My Son Sanctuary Afternoon Tour with Boat Trip on Thu Bon River
– My Son Sanctuary Sunset Tour to Avoid the Crowds
– My Son Sanctuary & Marble Mountain Tour
– My Son Sanctuary Tour with Chinese Speaking Guide
– My Son & Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour
– My Son & Hoi An Tour – World Heritage Site Tour
– My Son & Thanh Ha Pottery Village Tour from Hoi An
– My Son & Hoi An Coconut Village Tour
– My Son, Pottery Village & Coconut Village Tour from Hoi An
– My Son & Golden Bridge/Ba Na Hills Tour
– My Son Sanctuary & Lady Buddha/Monkey Mountain Tour from Da Nang
HOIAN DAY TRIP company organizes tours to My Son Sanctuary everyday. Contact us by +84968009827 (hotline/whatsapp/line/zalo) or browse www.hoiandaytrip.com to book. Thank you very much!
