The Hoi An My Son My Lai Massacre 1 Day Tour gives us a wonderful experience within only one day. We have chance to understand more about the tragic part of Vietnam History with the visit of the My Lai monument. As well as visiting the majestic temple of Cham civilization in My Son.
Within only one-day tour out of Hoi An you will collect overview about this land from ancient time to modern history of Vietnam. All of them will be exposed by visiting Heritage sites of My Son Holy Land which is date back more than a thousand of years and the American war’s remnants of My Lai’s massacre.
This site was built in memory of the civilians who were killed during the American War. It is located on the land where the American troops cruelly massacred the local people on the morning of 16 March 1968.
HOI AN MY SON MY LAI MASSACRE 1 DAY TOUR
Part 1: Visit My Lai Massacre
Tour departures from your hotel at 07:00 AM, at around 2,5 hour driving we reach to My Lai massacre. We spend an hour there to see the complex of Massacre with Monument. First, visit The House of Evidence.
Here displays the documents, photos, and objects. They testify to the massacre such as shirts, a pair of sandal of a killed child, all kinds of cups and plates, cookers and pans holed by cartridge, and wooden bells used for reciting prayers. All of them stir deep feelings in the visitors.
Moreover, we will visit the My Lai Massacre Memorial Site (Son My Memorial Museum). It preserves the tragic events of March 16, 1968, where over 500 civilians perished. Tourists will begin with a sobering 20-minute English video documentary detailing the atrocities.
Then, you will see a museum exhibit of graphic photos by U.S. photographer Ron Haeberle. It exhibits victim artifacts like bullet-riddled clothing, and a list of all 504 names.
Outside, visitors walk preserved village remnants: ruined homes, a mass grave ditch where 170 were executed, a temple, statues, and a defiant socialist-realist sculpture of a mother and child.
You will also see the peaceful gardens with bonsai trees donated by U.S. veterans offer quiet reflection.
After that we drive to My Tra riverbank of Quang Ngai city for our lunch in the local restaurant.
Part 2: Discover My Son Sancturary
In the afternoon we visit Holly Temple city of My Son, which date back more than a thousand years ago.
As you know, My Son Sanctuary is a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Hoi An. It immerses tourists in the ancient Champa Kingdom’s Hindu temples from the 4th-13th centuries.
Visitors arrive there via shuttle bus after a short walk. Then our tour guide will take you to exploring brick towers with intricate carvings of Hindu deities amid lush jungle valleys.
Highlights include guided tours revealing restoration stories. Moreover, you can enjoy traditional Cham dance performances bringing history alive.
My Son Sanctuary also provides amazing photo opportunities at well-preserved Group A temples.
Afterward, we are heading back to Hoi An. Tour ends at around 06:00PM at your hotel. Hoi An Private Car wishes to see you on our tour from Hoi An to My Son and My Lai Massacre.
Wise Tips For Visitors
- Early morning visits beat heat and crowds for serene sunrise light.
- The Hoi An My Son My Lai Massacre 1 Day Tour involves much outdoor time. So wear hats, sunscreen, and comfortable clothes.
- At My Lai Memorial, view emotional exhibits, photos, and massacre site. Maintain respectful silence during 1-hour visit.
- Bring water to stay hydrated and a camera for photo ops.
- Sensitive My Lai content suits mature travelers. This tour combines history with culture for a profound day.
