The My Son Sanctuary is about 50 km southwest of Hoi An in the province of Quảng Nam. Between the 4th and the 13th century, My Son was the religious and cultural center of the Champa Kingdom. Over a period of ten centuries, the Cham constructed more than 70 tower temples here. The My Son […]
Traditional Cham Dance in My Son
The traditional Cham dance in My Son is part of the cultural heritage of the Champa. In the entrance area of the My Son sanctuary is a stage, where the visitors can watch the performances free-of-charge. The Cham culture in My Son is characterized by Hinduism, which at that time extended from India to Southeast […]
By boat from My Son to Hoi An
The way back from My Son to Hoi An is a very leisurely drive. We go by car to the Cau Cau Lau bridge, where a small tourist boat is waiting for us. On the Song Thu Bon, we observe fishermen in their daily work and enjoy the local fauna and wildlife. As we approach […]
Historical buildings in Hoi An
To visit the old town, as well as the historical buildings in Hoi An, every visitor needs to buy a ticket. The ticket costs 120,000 VND, about 6 USD. A large part of the revenue is for the preservation of the UNESCO world cultural heritage and is used for the restoration work. Included in the […]
Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House
The Hoi An Traditional Art Performance House is in Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, No. 39. The theater offers live performances with Vietnamese folk music and folk dance every day. Here, the viewer has a perfect opportunity to experience the facial expressions of the performers, every twitching of the wrists, and the intricate designs on the […]