My Son & Hoi An: Champa Temples, Pottery Village & Ancient Town

Three centuries of architecture in one day, starting where the Champa kingdom left its mark

You visit three major stops (the Champa temples at My Son, a working pottery village, and Hoi An's ancient quarter) all in one day with a private car, guide, lunch and dinner included. The fixed itinerary and transport mean you don't have to arrange tickets, timing or logistics yourself, and the evening is free to wander the lantern streets on your own terms.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time spent at each

1. My Son Sanctuary2h · entry included
2. Hoi An Ancient Town5h · entry included

Visit My Son, Pottery Village, Hoi An

• Depart from Da Nang city
• Visit My Son Sanctuary temples
• See pottery making at Thanh Ha Village
• Have lunch at Home Hoi An Restaurant
• Explore Hoi An Ancient Town architecture
• Enjoy evening street food and lanterns
• Return to Da Nang city

The experience

You wonder if you can really fit the ruins, a craft village and a whole ancient town into a single afternoon without feeling rushed. The answer is yes, but only if someone else handles the driving and the timing. The day starts early from Da Nang heading to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO-listed complex of Champa temple towers built between the 4th and 14th centuries. Your guide walks you through the stone structures and explains what the Champa civilization left behind: the architecture, the religious beliefs, the way they shaped this region long before Vietnam's modern borders. It's not a quick photo stop. There's real time to stand in front of the towers and let the history settle.

On the drive back toward Hoi An, you stop at Thanh Ha Pottery Village, where the same ceramic techniques have been used for generations. You watch potters at their wheels: hands moving in a rhythm that looks effortless until you realize how much control it takes. The village has been making ceramics for over 500 years, and the workshop visit lets you see that process without any theater or performance. After that, lunch happens at Home Hoi An Restaurant with traditional Vietnamese food, which matters because the midday heat in this region is real and eating indoors with air conditioning is not a luxury, it's logistics.

The afternoon is split between a guided walk through Hoi An Ancient Town and free time to explore on your own. The guide shows you the Japanese Covered Bridge (400 years old), the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, and Tan Ky Ancient House: all of them layered with Chinese, Japanese and French influences that you can actually see in the woodwork and the layout. After that, the evening is yours. You wander the lantern-lit streets, find the night market for street food, walk along the Hoai River. The town looks different after dark, and you get to discover that at your own pace before heading back to Da Nang.

What’s included

• Private car, driver and fuel.
• experienced English-speaking guide.
• all entrance tickets to My Son Sanctuary, Thanh Ha Pottery Village and Hoi An Ancient Town.
• lunch at Home Hoi An Restaurant and dinner.
• Hoi An coffee or tea and mineral water.
• raincoats and basic medicine if needed.
• travel insurance.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 08:00

Book up to12h before

AgesAdult (19 to 75 years) · Under 19: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, French, German and Chinese

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather or if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Good to know

Low physical effortPublic transport nearby

Operated by July Venture Travel

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see three major historical sites in one day without arranging transport, tickets or timing yourself: the private car and fixed itinerary handle all of that, leaving you free to explore Hoi An's night market and lantern streets on your own in the evening.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, French, German and Chinese.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

How long is the full day tour from Da Nang?

Around 10 hours total, including driving, guided stops at My Son and Hoi An, lunch, and free evening time before return to Da Nang.

What is included in the price?

Private car and driver, English-speaking guide, all entrance tickets, lunch and dinner, Hoi An coffee or tea, mineral water, raincoats if needed, and travel insurance.

Is My Son Sanctuary a UNESCO World Heritage site?

Yes, My Son is a UNESCO-listed complex of Champa temple towers dating from the 4th to 14th centuries.

Can I see pottery being made at Thanh Ha?

Yes, the village visit includes watching potters at work using traditional ceramic techniques that have been used there for over 500 years.

What time do we return to Da Nang?

The tour includes a free evening in Hoi An to explore the night market and lantern-lit streets before returning to Da Nang. Exact return time depends on when you choose to leave the town.

Is this tour suitable for children?

Yes, it's suitable for all fitness levels. Children under 6 must be accompanied by an adult and can use the parent's existing berth, meals and services.

What is the minimum group size?

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.

Do I need to arrange my own transportation to the meeting point?

The tour includes pickup from Da Nang. Public transportation options are also available nearby if you prefer to meet the guide at the starting point.