My Son, Vietnam

Photography Tour in My Son

The best photos of My Son aren't at the obvious landmarks. The real magic is in the side streets, the reflected light, the unexpected angles that only reveal themselves to those exploring on foot.

The spiritual capital of the Champa Kingdom — red brick temple towers rising from a jungle valley, Vietnam's answer to Angkor, with centuries of Hindu devotion carved in stone.

Top Photography Tour Spots

•Group B and C — the best-preserved temple clusters with elaborate carved brick reliefs and a main sanctuary (kalan)
•Group A — partly destroyed by bombing, with surviving sculptures showing the height of Cham artistry
•Cham sculpture — carved sandstone lintels and pediments showing Shiva, Ganesha, and scenes from Hindu mythology

Hidden Photography Tour Gems

•Traditional Cham dance performance — performed near the site entrance, demonstrating the living culture of the Cham people who still inhabit central Vietnam
•Bomb craters — visible craters from the 1969 bombing that destroyed the finest structures, a stark reminder of the war's cultural toll

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