My Son Sanctuary - A historic destination in Central Vietnam

Situated in a narrow valley in Duy Tan Commune, Duy Xuyen District, Quang Nam Province. About 70 kilometers southwest of Danang City, 20 kilometers away from the Tra Kieu Citadel , 40 kilometers away from Hoi An ancient town. My Son sanctuary is a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural worrks.
My Son sites is a group of temple-towers of Cham people, an imperial city of the Champa kingdom. It is an example displaying the evolution and change in culture, a foremost evidence of Asia civilisation which is now extinct. Aside from religious celebrations, which allowed the dynastic royals to spiritually connect with the gods, My Son was also a cultural and religious centre and was the burial place of kings and religious leaders. With its great value, in December 1999, the complex of MySon Cham Towers has been recognised as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO.  
Including a large complex of religious relics that comprises more than 70 architectural works. They include temples and towers that connect to each other with complicated red brick designs. The main component of the Cham architectural design is the tower, built to reflect the divinity of the king.The My Son Sanctuary is an exceptional example of cultural interchange, with the introduction the Hindu architecture of the Indian sub-continent into South-East Asia. Besides,The Champa Kingdom was also an important phenomenon in the political and cultural history of South-East Asia, vividly illustrated by the ruins of My Son.
Each historical period has its own identity, so that each temple worshipping a genie or a king of a different dynasty has its own architectural style full of different impression. All of the Cham towers were built on a quadrate foundations and each comprises three parts: a solid tower base, representing the world of human beings, the mysterious and sacred tower body, representing the world of spirits, and the tower top built in the shape of a man offering flowers and fruits or of trees, birds, animals, etc., representing things that are close to the spirits and human beings.

Holding the unique sanctuary beauty of an ancient culture as well as diversified architecture style, and it is also a great place for cultural and architecture lovers.

My Son is truly one of the destinations should not be miss attractions when you visit Central Vietnam. Usually, tourists come to Hoi An ancient town and then take a day tour from there to this site.

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