The Secret of Ancient Champa Civilization: Discover the Wonders of the Cham Museum Half Day Tour
Duy Phu
Uncover the secrets of the ancient Champa civilization on a half-day tour of the Cham Museum. Explore their remarkable architecture, fine art, and culture, and discover the wonders of this prosperous ancient kingdom.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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My Son Sanctuary - This special tour brings you back to the past to discover one of the most wonderful civilization in the Asia which was established by Cham people who lived in the center of Vietnam thousands years ago. They developed a prosperous civilization with many miracles of architecture, fine art and culture. Their ancient temples and valuable statues seen during the tour are the evidence of the appearance of an ancient kingdom which was one of the must-stop on the Maritime Silk Road.
Walking around the valley of Mỹ Sơn, you seem to be getting lost into the mythological land with ancient temples, epitaphs, mysterious religious rites, statues of deities and sacrifices. Enjoying fresh air, green nature, ancient fine art, and the special architecture of Champa temples whose construction technique remains controversial. Mỹ Sơn temples are unique and without equal in Southeast Asia. That is the reason it was honored as the World Heritage site by UNESCO. -
Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture - The Cham Museum in Da Nang is the largest collection of Cham sculpture and artwork in the world.
The building was designed by two French architects, Delaval and Auclair, in imitation of the most commonly used aspects of Champa towers and temples.
Visiting museum, you will see approximately 300 sandstone and terra-cotta sculptures; among which some are made from terracotta. Most of the artifacts are masterpieces of Champa art and some are considered to be equal to works anywhere in the world. The sculptures were collected from Cham temples and towers throughout Central Vietnam.
What's Included
- Lunch included
What's Not Included
- Tipping for guide and driver
Additional Information
Uncovering the mysteries of an ancient civilization - The sacred land of Champa and half-day tour of the Cham Museum. This distinct tour propels you back into history to explore a remarkable Asian civilization that was formed by the Cham people residing in central Vietnam over a thousand years ago. They cultivated a thriving civilization, punctuated by architectural marvels, exceptional fine arts, and rich cultural elements. The ancient temples and treasured statues, which are part of the tour, bear testimony to a past kingdom, making it a vital halt on the Maritime Silk Road.
Location
My Son Sanctuary
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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