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The journey of over 40km from My Son to Hoi An is a serene and picturesque route with fields of flying storks. The scenery here is further beautified by the gentle smiles and bustling stories of the locals as travelers pause at any spot. To embark on the Hoi An - My Son day tour, travelers should start from the My Son Sanctuary.
Morning at My Son
Local people from Quang Nam often advise travelers to visit My Son tourist destination early in the morning. Only then can visitors truly feel the warmth of the sun, the breeze, and the taste of dew-drenched forest leaves. Only then does My Son become truly impressive as the valley awakens under the sun, with tower shadows leaning against the grass. It's truly solemn and mysterious!
The towers at My Son Sanctuary vary in shape, each carrying a distinct meaning and cultural significance. This place features mountain-shaped towers, boat-shaped structures, and towers resembling natural elements. Surrounding them are numerous statues of Lord Siva, sacred cows, Linga stones, Yoni symbols, and unique representations of Cham culture.
Among them, what impresses many visitors the most is the Cham dancers statue. Unlike the modest Cham girls during the Kate festival, these dancer statues are sculpted to be sensual and alluring, exuding a graceful yet powerful beauty.
In such a sacred space, verbal descriptions hardly capture the emotions of the viewers. Only when standing amidst moss-covered stones, symbols of time or creatures of a past civilization, can one truly 'feel' as if they are moving against time, returning to the golden age of ancient dynasties.
Evening by the Hoai River
After leaving My Son, travelers should spend some time on their Hoi An tour to enjoy a café by the peaceful Hoai River. In the afternoon, the serene atmosphere along the Hoai River is a fascinating experience, not only felt by the Vietnamese but also by foreign visitors who find solace amidst the landscape. The Hoai River serves as another highlight for Quang Nam province on its tourism promotion journey.
Along the road from Hoi An to Cua Dai, there are several small riverside cafés. The river breeze cools the soul. Travelers sitting on wooden chairs, leaning back, gazing into the distance, lost in thought on a summer afternoon, will suddenly feel light-hearted. The peaceful feeling of sipping café by the river will be a memorable point for travelers to remember about this Hoi An tour.
Old Town Night
Hoi An's ancient town at night always brings warmth, tranquility, and a bit of nostalgia to travelers. Hoi An is now a city, recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site, with moss clinging to its ancient walls like a mark for the town aging over the years.
However, it's only in appearance; the spirit of Hoi An's ancient town remains youthful and vibrant. The streets are still bustling with tourists, crowded with people watching lion dances and enjoying traditional songs. The town glimmers as the sun sets, with the colors of merchandise, signs; with the light from lanterns, the red hues of lion dance troupes, and the worn brown of an old lady with her burden.
If fortunate enough to visit Hoi An on the evenings of the full moon or the first day of the lunar month, travelers can immerse themselves in the surreal space of thousands, tens of thousands of lanterns floating on the Hoai River.
A day is too short for a Hoi An travel itinerary, but it's an interesting enough time to carry with them the hope of returning someday not too far away.
