My Son
The Cham ruins of My Son at sunrise, the temples were constructed between the 4th and the 14th century by the Champa kings.
The temples of My Son lie an hour and half by car west of Hoi An. They are historically very significant as they were the religious and political capital of the Cham Kingdom. Although dwarfed if compared to Angkor Wat, they are definitely worth a visit, the on-site museum gives some context and explanation of Hindu symbolism. Arrive early to avoid crowds, exploring the lush grounds by yourself as the sun rises is a nice and peaceful experience.
The Hindu temples of the Cham Kingdom were dedicated to the worship of Shiva.
There is a little museum inside one of the buildings of the main temple with salvaged items.
A lot of the temples in the area were badly damaged by a week of carpet bombing by the Americans during the war. Some are being reconstructed.
Demon face on an outside wall.
The main tower.