My Son Sanctuary, an UNESCO Site Near Da Nang, Vietnam

After enjoying our breakfast at the My Son Resort, we called a taxi taking us to the My Son Sanctuary and spent almost the whole afternoon there.

My Son was recognized by UNESCO in 1999 as the only surviving evidence of the vanished Champa civilization, which dominated Southeast Asia for centuries. Built by the Champa Kingdom between the 4th and 13th centuries, it is a group of temples dedicated to the Hindu gods.

My Son is the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom which became part of Vietnam in the 15th century. It is a unique architectural marvel! The temples are construted from red bricks, stacked without visible mortar, yet they have stood for centuries. The techniques used to bind them and the intricate carvings on the stone remain a mystery to researchers.

We could see that there were employees working on a number of places at the sanctuary. The site has been lovingly restored and shows the intricate Hindu inspired carvings and architecture.

We watched a couple of cultural performances at the sanctuary and were dazzled by the colourful costumes, songs and dances.

The scenery of My Son Sanctury was enchanting, quiet and calming! With mountains in the background, quiet water reflecting the lush vegetation, we enjoyed our walk among the ruins and hiking on country roads along a winding river.

We had a culturally rich and delightful afternoon at the My Son Sanctuary! R.T. My Son Sanctuary, Vietnam