Cycling Hoian to My Son
ABOUT YOUR JOURNEY:
Between the 4th and 13th centuries a unique culture which owed its spiritual origins to Indian Hinduism developed on the coast of contemporary Viet Nam. This is graphically illustrated by the remains of a series of impressive tower-temples located in a dramatic site that was the religious and political capital of the Champa Kingdom for most of its existence.
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Cycling Hoian to My Son Sanctuary
My Son Hindu Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is an excellent sample of the ancient Champa civilization in southern Vietnam. It was an independent state from around the 2nd to the 17th century when Vietnam took over. The impressive Hindu-themed ruins feature many beautiful stone sculptures, temples, and towers in the forest jungle. We start cycling from Hoi An, cross the Thu Bon River on Cam Kim Bridge, cycle through the farmlands of Cam Kim Island, experience rural life, enjoy rural scenery, and ride through paddies with ancient agriculture system canals. Then we escape the Island on another bridge to the mainland and continue cycling along the country road, seeing buffalos help farmers working on farms. Ride past a sugar cane plantation along the mountains before we spend an hour and a half exploring the ruined My Son Sanctuary. Have lunch before we return to Hoi An by support vehicle. Cycling Day Trip to My Son