MY SON Unesco Site & Fresh Rice Noodle "PHỞ" Making Experience
- 6 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Spending 2 hours walking around My Son with our Tour guide. Seeing the beauty of My Son in the morning. This is also thegreatest time of the day to see the My Son without many tourists. We also enjoy the traditional Cham dance. They show local costumes and song with traditional instrumental accompaniment. After that you’ll have the unique opportunity to learn how to make fresh rice noodles - the essential ingredient in Vietnam’s world-famous phở. On the way back to hotel, we have 30 minutes enjoy the fresh air and river view on the wooden boat. - Honorably recognized as a world heritage in 1999 - Explore all temples built and rebuilt from 4th century to 13rd century - Traditional Cham Pa show is performed at 9:30 am - Learn how to make fresh rice noodles - the essential ingredient in Vietnam’s world-famous phở - Boat trip on Thu Bon River
Inclusions
What's included
- Pick up in Hoi An
- Boat trip
- English Guide
- Learn how to make fresh rice noodles
- Lunch
- Air-conditioned vehicle
- Entrance Ticket to My Son (only bookings after 29. Sept. 2025 include the ticket)
What's not
- Personal expenses and drinks
- For pickup from Da Nang city we charge extra, please book the "Da Nang option"
Itinerary
Start your day with a journey through ancient history and authentic Vietnamese culinary culture! At 7:30 AM, our English-speaking guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel lobby. From there, we head toward the My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a treasure trove of ancient Cham architecture. Accompanied by your guide, you’ll walk through the sacred ruins dating back to the 13th century, once the spiritual and political capital of the Champa Kingdom. Your guide will explain the symbolism and history of the intricate brick towers, temples, and monuments - each with its own fascinating story and spiritual significance. While there, enjoy a traditional Cham dance performance - a captivating display of local costumes, music, and cultural expression passed down through generations. Around 11:00 AM, we depart from My Son and head to a local family home for a delicious lunch and a hands-on cultural activity.
Here, you’ll have the unique opportunity to learn how to make fresh rice noodles - the essential ingredient in Vietnam’s world-famous phở. These soft, silky noodles are what give phở its signature texture and taste. Guided step-by-step, you’ll discover how simple ingredients like rice flour and water are transformed into perfect noodle sheets — fresh, preservative-free, and full of traditional flavor. Of course, you'll get to taste your handmade phở afterward!
On the way back, enjoy a peaceful 30-minute boat trip on a traditional wooden boat. Breathe in the fresh air, take in scenic river views, and unwind before returning to the city. The tour ends with drop-off at your hotel around 1:30 PM.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Wonderful experience
We had a wonderful experience with Misa as a very kind and very experienced guide. My Son is a beautiful place to visit. My 8yrs old kids really enjoyed the rice noodles preparation (even if we all failed to have a perfect shape 😂😂). I strongly recommend this tour, especially with Misa!
5My son
Cam was a great tour guide, we had a wonderful time!
5Do alot in half a day
The 6 hour morning tour 7:30am to 1:30pm was a compact tour (with good English language) pickup (door to door), informative historical information, walk through 13th century My Son sacred ruins, traditional stage theatre, cooking 'Pho' rice paper class , lunch (vegetarian for me), and slow boat trip up the river. For AUD $32.
5Wonderful morning tour!
Had a fantastic morning with Misa who was not only delightful but extremely knowledgeable. Excellent tour out to My Son, and then on to lunch - what a delicious and generous feast! Boat ride at the end enjoyable also. Would recommend to anyone - thank you Misa and Hung!
5Excellent tour with Misa
I really enjoyed the tour. Misa was particularly friendly and excellent at explaining everything. I highly recommend it.
5Great day out
Our guide Misa was excellent. Tour at My Son was very interesting. Lunch at a small family house amazing. Boat trip back was a cool relief from the heat and a nice calm way to end the tour.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Pickup is included for everyone.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Simply Vietnam Travel
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Hoi An
- Its from-price is 52% below the median of the 2561 experiences we list in Hoi An.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 44 of 2561.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Hoi An
Lantern-lit lanes, tailor shops and riverside cafés glow after dark in Hoi An, a beautifully preserved old trading port in central Vietnam.
The Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, preserves centuries-old merchant houses, Chinese assembly halls and temples along the Thu Bon River. The covered Japanese Bridge is its emblem, and old houses such as Tan Ky show the blend of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese influences that shaped the port.
Top-ranked sights in Hoi An: Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Sanctuary, Japanese Covered Bridge (Chua Cau).
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