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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Visiting the My Son Sanctuary
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 […]
From Hoi An to My Son by Car
My Son, a former temple complex, is approx 50 km southwest of Hoi An. We wanted to see My Son, or what remained of it, with our own eyes. My Son lies hidden in the forested mountains and only accessible through a narrow valley. The Cham rulers erected their temples here. Later the place fell […]
A stroll through Hoi An
The coastal city of Hoi An lies on the banks of Thu Bon River in Central Vietnam, about 30 km south of Da Nang. The name Hoi An means “peaceful meeting place”. Hoi An was once the largest trading port in Southeast Asia. Not at least because of the well-preserved old buildings, temples, and pagodas, […]