My Son Sanctuary — Tips for visiting the Cham heritage site from Da Nang

My Son is an ancient complex of Cham temples and towers located 70km from Da Nang, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1999. The site has more than 70 temples and towers built from the 4th to the 13th century using a unique mortarless brick technique — a scientific mystery that remains unsolved to this day.

My Son ticket prices 2026: Adults 150,000 VND (including electric shuttle rides within the heritage site). Children under 1.2m enter free of charge. The ticket includes a free Cham cultural performance (shows at 9:30, 10:30, and 14:30 daily).

Should you go in the morning or the afternoon? Morning (7-10am) is recommended — the sun is gentle, photos turn out beautifully, it's less crowded, and there are Cham shows at 9:30am and 10:30am. The afternoon (2-4pm) has harsh sun, but there's a show at 2:30pm. Avoid midday from 11am to 1pm: the sun is brutal and there's no shade.

Getting there from Da Nang: Private car/Grab costs 700k round trip, about 1h30 each way. Group tours cost 450-600k/person and include lunch. Suggested itinerary: 7:00 depart — 8:30 arrive — 9:30 Cham performance — 10:00 visit Towers B, C, D — 11:30 head back — 13:30 lunch in Hoi An, combined with a visit there.

Combine My Son + Hoi An in 1 day: My Son only takes 2.5-3 hours to explore. Full-day tours usually combine My Son in the morning + Hoi An in the afternoon, with a total cost of 750k-900k VND per person. This is the most budget-friendly combo for first-time visitors to Da Nang.

Quick tip: Bring a wide-brimmed hat and SPF50+ sunscreen. Wear sneakers for climbing the ancient brickwork. A guide is a must if you want to understand the history — hire one at the gate for 200k/group.

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My Son — 3 hours to touch a 1,000-year-old Cham civilization, not to be missed.