My Son Sanctuary

My Son Sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage cluster of Hindu temple ruins located in a valley surrounded by mountains and forest in Duy Phu, Duy Xuyen, Da Nang, Vietnam. Built between the 4th and 13th centuries by the Champa Kingdom as its religious capital dedicated to Shiva, it is notable for red-brick Cham architecture, sandstone carvings, and four main groups of towers (A, B, C, D) illustrating Cham civilization.

Visitors can expect a forested valley site with multiple clusters of ruined red-brick temple towers, central shrines (kalan), surrounding walls and carved sandstone details. Paths connect groups A, B, C and D through jungle and open clearings. The site includes a museum displaying Cham sculptures and artifacts, electric shuttle transport from the entrance, and scheduled Cham traditional dance performances in a dedicated hall.

Constructed between the 4th and 13th centuries as the religious capital of the Champa Kingdom, My Son was the centre for worship of Shiva and the Cham monarchy. The complex demonstrates Cham architectural and artistic development over nine centuries and was inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999.

Represents the Hindu-influenced Cham culture with temples dedicated to Shiva, intricate carvings of deities and mythological scenes, and ongoing value for understanding Cham civilization, architecture and religious traditions in central Vietnam.