My Son Sanctuary (including Thu Bon River Cruise) Half-Day Tour

My Son Sanctuary is about an hour's drive from Hoi An. It's not very cost-effective to travel alone by Grab or to hire a private car. You can also book transportation on a platform. However, considering that most of the temple ruins are almost destroyed and it might be hard to understand without a guide, I signed up for a half-day tour (including transportation, lunch, and a boat trip, but excluding the entrance fee of VND 150,000). The hotel pickup and drop-off were very convenient. With the guide's (whose English pronunciation was very clear) explanation, I gained a basic understanding of the history and architectural features of the Champa civilization. Although 90% of the temple ruins are actually destroyed, some parts have been restored with the help of various countries in recent years. On the way back, we took a 20-minute boat trip along the Thu Bon River. The view of the ancient town of Hoi An from the river was also very nice.