Sight Hoi An
My Son Sanctuary
A sight in Hoi An, moderately priced ($$) and worth about 3 hours. Best time to go: Early morning.
Why go
UNESCO-listed Cham temple ruins in a jungle valley, an hour inland.
It is one of 9 curated places we feature in Hoi An, alongside 3 places to eat, 2 sights and 1 activity. The closest of our other picks is Thanh Ha Pottery Village, 23 km away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Sight · Culture
- Price
- $$
- Time needed
- 3 hr
- Best time
- Early morning
Nearby
The 6 closest curated picks in Hoi An, measured as straight-line distance.
- 1Thanh Ha Pottery Village
Riverside village of potters making terracotta wares; try the wheel.
Activity · 23 km straight-line - 2Hoi An Central Market
Riverside market with a food hall serving cao lầu and mì Quảng.
Food · 26 km straight-line - 3Japanese Covered Bridge
Late-1500s covered bridge with a small temple, the old town's landmark.
Sight · 26 km straight-line - 4Reaching Out Tea House
Silent teahouse staffed by speech- and hearing-impaired staff; order with wooden blocks.
Drinks · 26 km straight-line - 5Tan Ky Old House
Two-century-old merchant house blending Japanese, Chinese and Vietnamese design.
Sight · 26 km straight-line - 6Morning Glory Restaurant
Old-town restaurant serving Hoi An street dishes like white rose dumplings in a sit-down setting.
Food · 26 km straight-line
On these curated routes
My Son Sanctuary is a stop on our Central Vietnam Food & Heritage route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More to do in Hoi An
My Son Sanctuary is our only sight pick in Hoi An; here is what else we recommend there. See the full Hoi An guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in Hoi An run from 24°C in January to 33°C in June; October is usually the wettest month. For My Son Sanctuary itself, we suggest: Early morning.
Modelled monthly averages for Hoi An from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Hoi An weather by month.
Getting there
Map links open a live search for My Son Sanctuary, so hours and directions come straight from the map app.
- Address
- Thu Bon, Da Nang, Vietnam
- Coordinates
- 15.77369, 108.10919
- Destination
- Hoi An, Vietnam
My Son Sanctuary: quick answers
How much time do you need at My Son Sanctuary?
Plan on about 3 hours at My Son Sanctuary. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit My Son Sanctuary?
Our pick: Early morning. Insider tip: Go at opening to beat heat and tour buses.
Where is My Son Sanctuary?
My Son Sanctuary is at Thu Bon, Da Nang, Vietnam. The Google Maps and Apple Maps links on this page open it for directions.
Which TripsCircle routes include My Son Sanctuary?
My Son Sanctuary appears on Central Vietnam Food & Heritage, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add My Son Sanctuary to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Hoi An.
Plan Hoi An
- Hoi An travel guide 9 places
- Best time to visit Hoi An weather by month
- Da Nang to Hoi An 24 km straight-line
- Hoi An to Hue 103 km straight-line
Lists & regions
Also in Hoi An
- Bánh Mì Phượng Food
- An Bang Beach Outdoors
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.