My Son
Partly ruined Cham brick temples in a valley ringed by mountains, where kings were buried and Shiva was worshipped, about 40 km from Da Nang.
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My Son is a group of partly ruined Hindu temples in central Vietnam, built mainly by the Champa kings of the Cham people. The temples stand in a valley about 2 km wide, ringed by mountains, in Thu Bồn commune, Da Nang city. Shiva is the main deity, worshipped under local names, and the temples were used for ceremonies and as burial places for kings, religious leaders and national heroes. At its peak the site held over 70 temples and tombs.
Most temples are red brick. Bombing in August 1969 during the Vietnam War destroyed most of the architecture, so expect ruins more than intact towers. My Son is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed in 1999. It lies about 40 km by road from Da Nang city center and about 36 km south of Hội An, which makes it a day trip from either base. Unexploded land mines remain in the surrounding area, so stay on marked paths. The Museum of Cham Sculpture in Da Nang holds many pieces taken from the site.
My Son in five
- Go at sunriseThe tourism board recommends sunrise tours for atmospheric light, and an early start also means cooler walking along the jungle paths.Hoi An
- Base in Hoi An or Da NangMy Son is about 40 km from Hoi An, so most visitors go by tour, car or motorbike from Hoi An or Da Nang. Book the transport the day before for a dawn start.Da Nang
- See the Cham Museum of Sculpture firstDa Nang's museum has the largest collection of Cham sculpture in the world, according to the tourism board. The My Son Museum, about 2 km from the relic area, gives context before you walk in.
- Dress and behave as at a sacred siteThe tourism board asks visitors to behave respectfully, avoid revealing clothing and wear comfortable shoes and a hat. There is a fair bit of walking.
- Expect ruins, not whole templesUNESCO notes that many of the tower temples were damaged during the wars, while the remaining ones have been maintained and are well preserved. The value is in the brickwork and the setting.
Need to know
- Heritage
- UNESCO World Heritage Site; 71 standing monuments in eight groups
- Getting there
- About 40 km from Hoi An by road
- Getting around
- Tour or taxi from Hoi An; paths on site
- Best base
- Hoi An or Da Nang
- Time needed
- A morning, including the transfer
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Days with storms
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain20 rainy daysHigh23°Low20°Cool, showersJanuaryRain
Good
- High
- 23°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 191 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Cool, showers
- FebruaryRain15 rainy daysHigh24°Low20°MildFebruaryRain
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 20°
- Precipitation
- 117 mm
- Rainy days
- 15
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild
- MarchRain14 rainy daysHigh27°Low21°Dry, warmMarchRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 87 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, warm
- AprilPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh30°Low23°Dry, hotAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 23°
- Precipitation
- 102 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- MayRain17 rainy daysHigh32°Low25°Hot, dryMayRain
Mixed
- High
- 32°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 122 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, dry
- JuneRain17 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh33°Low26°HotJuneRain
Mixed
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 126 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot
- JulyRain18 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh33°Low26°HotJulyRain
Poor
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 170 mm
- Rainy days
- 18
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot
- AugustRain20 rainy days1 day with stormsHigh33°Low26°HotAugustRain
Poor
- High
- 33°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 188 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 1
Hot
- SeptemberRain24 rainy daysHigh31°Low25°Warm, showersSeptemberRain
Poor
- High
- 31°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 335 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, showers
- OctoberRain26 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Wet, floodsOctoberRain
Poor
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 658 mm
- Rainy days
- 26
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, floods
- NovemberRain25 rainy daysHigh26°Low22°Wet, floodsNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 26°
- Low
- 22°
- Precipitation
- 532 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, floods
- DecemberRain25 rainy daysHigh24°Low21°Rain, coolDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 430 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, cool
Average daily high and low in My Son, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in My Son
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- 30°
- Humidity
- 98%
- Wind
- 1 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 100%
My Son
06:24 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today31°24°100%Tuesday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Wed31°24°100%Wednesday: Thunderstorms. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 100%.
- Thu31°24°65%Thursday: Drizzle. High 31°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 65%.
- Fri30°24°88%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 88%.
- Sat30°24°83%Saturday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 83%.
- Sun30°23°64%Sunday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 64%.
- Mon25°23°100%Monday: Rain. High 25°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 100%.
Updated 05:42 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 25,787 VND
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
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Before you go to My Son
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Rules for My Son, checked
- My Son is a sacred site: behave respectfully, avoid revealing clothing and wear comfortable shoes and a hat for the walking.Checked Oct 2, 2026 · Source
Plan around My Son
Lantern-lit old town and the usual base
Read the guideDa NangBeach city, airport hub and the Cham Museum
Read the guideAn Bang BeachA beach stop after the temples
Read the guideHueImperial capital north over the Hai Van Pass
Read the guideCentral VietnamHeritage towns, coast and mountain roads
Read the guideBest time to visit VietnamRain and typhoon months on the central coast
Read the guideAll of VietnamEntry, seasons, regions and money
Read the guideMy Son FAQ
How far is My Son from Hoi An?
About 40 km by road, according to the tourism board, so it is a half-day trip. Most visitors go by tour, car or motorbike on a morning outing.
Is My Son worth visiting?
Yes, if you are interested in Cham history and architecture, since UNESCO calls the monuments unique in Southeast Asia. Skip it if ruins in heat do not appeal, and go early if you do.
What is My Son?
A sanctuary of Hindu tower temples built by the Champa Kingdom from the 4th to 13th centuries in a mountain valley. UNESCO counts 71 standing monuments in eight groups.
What is the best time of day for My Son?
Sunrise, per the tourism board's recommendation. It gives better light for photos, and cooler walking before the heat builds.
What should you wear at My Son?
Modest clothing, comfortable shoes and a hat. It is a sacred site, and the tourism board asks visitors to avoid revealing clothing.