7:30 AMLeave Hoi An hotel · ~1 hour drive to My Son
8:30 AM–10:30 AM⭐ My Son Sanctuary — before the tour buses
11:30 AM–12:30 PMHoi An Silk Village — lunch on the way back
1:00 PM–3:00 PM⭐ Thanh Ha Pottery Village — try the wheel
3:30 PM–4:30 PM⭐ Bay Mau basket boat — afternoon light on the water
~5:00 PMBack in Hoi An · evening free for the lantern streets and dinner
Full-day private car4-seat 1,100,000 VND · 7-seat 1,300,000 VND · 16-seat 1,800,000 VND
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Why this order — the driver's logic
Most tourists do this day in random order — or whatever order the internet suggests. As a driver who does this route constantly, here is what I see:- My Son must be first. It is the furthest away (about 45 km, roughly one hour's drive each way), it is fully outdoors with limited shade, and the big tour buses from Da Nang and Hoi An arrive at 10:00–11:00 AM. If you arrive at 8:30 AM, you have the valley nearly to yourself. If you arrive at 11:00 AM, you are walking in a crowd of several hundred people in 35°C heat.
- Silk Village is a natural midday stop on the return route. My Son is west of Hoi An. The Silk Village is on the road coming back east. It is shaded, air-conditioned in the restaurant, and the right pace after a morning at an archaeological site. Do not backtrack — pass through it on the way.
- Thanh Ha is close, manageable in afternoon heat. Only 3 km from the Ancient Town. The pottery workshops are partially covered — not fully air-conditioned, but there is shade. The artisans are most engaged in the early afternoon when the workshop is quieter than the morning tour-group visits.
- Bay Mau last — softer light, and still home in time for the evening. By mid-to-late afternoon, the worst of the midday heat at Bay Mau has passed and the light on the water and coconut palms is softer than the harsh midday sun. The ride itself is around an hour, which means you are back in Hoi An by early evening with plenty of time left for the lantern streets, dinner, or a Hoai River boat ride before the night gets late.
8:30 AM — My Son Sanctuary
Driver's tip on timing: Leave Hoi An at 7:30 AM. The drive takes about one hour. You arrive at the site by 8:30 AM — the valley is still cool, there is sometimes morning mist between the towers, and the first large tour groups will not arrive until 10:00 AM. In my experience, guests who visit at this hour consistently rate My Son as a highlight. Guests who arrive at 11:00 AM in the heat with hundreds of other visitors often say they wished they had come earlier. I always push for the early departure.
💰 Entry and what's included
Current standard ticket: 150,000 VND per foreign adult and 100,000 VND for Vietnamese nationals. Children under 5: free. The ticket includes the electric shuttle from the main entrance to the temple complex (about 2 km through jungle — worth taking rather than walking in morning heat). Cham dance performances are scheduled throughout the day — the 9:30 AM showing is the one worth catching.👗 What to wear
Comfortable walking shoes — the paths between temple groups are brick and uneven. Hat and SPF for the open sections between trees. Light, breathable fabrics. Shoulders and knees technically should be covered at the active altar areas (a scarf or wrap works). The Italian person who captioned these photos "Piccola Angkor Wat, but much older — Hindu origins, around 1,700 years old, very beautiful" had the right instinct. Come dressed for an archaeological site, not a beach.📷 Best photography spots
The main sanctuary groups (A, B, C, D) have the best-preserved towers and the most photogenic angles. Group B — the main tower complex — is where most of the strongest images are taken. The archway entrance to one of the tower complexes (where visitors stand framed by the stone doorway against the sky) is the shot most people come for. Get there before 9:30 AM for a manageable crowd at that spot.⏱ Time to allow
About 2 hours for a thorough visit: shuttle to the site, all main temple groups, the dance performance, shuttle back. My Son is large and spread out — do not underestimate the walking distance between groups. Wear comfortable shoes.11:30 AM — Hoi An Silk Village (lunch on the way back)
On the return drive from My Son heading east toward Hoi An — about one hour back the way you came — the Hoi An Silk Village is a natural midway stop that most visitors skip because they do not know it exists. It is a shaded, calm environment — exactly what you want after a hot morning at an archaeological site.🐛 What it is
A working silk production complex with mulberry gardens, silkworm cultivation, cocoon spinning, hand-weaving looms, and a silk product showroom. The guided tour of the production process takes 30–45 minutes. The restaurant serves Vietnamese lunch in a garden setting with good natural ventilation — better than most of the crowded restaurants in the Ancient Town at this hour.🍜 Lunch here
The restaurant offers set lunch menus (from around 150,000–250,000 VND per person) with Vietnamese dishes made from local ingredients. Quieter than the Ancient Town's main lanes at midday — no queue, shaded terrace, and enough time to rest before the afternoon. Order here rather than rushing into the town centre where the best places have a wait by 12:30 PM.🛍 Shopping without pressure
The silk showroom at the end of the tour displays scarves, ao dai fabric, and home textiles. There is no high-pressure selling — you are shown the products after seeing how they are made, which gives context to the price. A genuine Hoi An silk scarf bought here is a more considered purchase than the same item from a lane vendor.⏱ How long to stop
About 1 hour total: guided silk tour (30 min) + lunch (30 min). If you want to skip the tour and just eat, less time is needed. Ask your driver to confirm the current lunch menu on the day — it varies seasonally.1:00 PM — Thanh Ha Pottery Village
Driver's tip on the experience: When I bring guests to Thanh Ha, I always suggest they try the wheel — not just watch. The workshop is usually paid directly to the local artisan and costs around 30,000–50,000 VND on top of the entry fee, takes about 20 minutes, and is worth every dong. The artisans here have been working clay since they were children. Watching them teach a first-time visitor is one of the most human moments I see in a day of driving. And remember: ask them to wrap your piece carefully. Many guests have told me the small pottery gift survived all the way to Europe or Australia because the artisan double-wrapped it in newspaper.
💰 Costs
Village entry: 35,000 VND per adult. Children from 1m to 1.4m: 15,000 VND. The ticket includes artisan demonstrations, village sightseeing and a small pottery souvenir — usually a tiny ceramic figurine or small clay pot. Pottery wheel workshop (hands-on, 20–30 min): usually 30,000–50,000 VND paid directly to the artisan at the local house. Workshop participants often take home their own completed piece as well.🏺 What you see beyond the workshop
The outdoor museum of traditional pottery forms, the working kilns (the large circular brick structures visible in the gardens), and the Thu Bon River frontage where the village boats historically carried ceramics to market. The grounds are spread over a pleasant riverside area — worth 15–20 minutes of walking beyond the workshop.
3:30 PM — Bay Mau Coconut Forest
Driver's tip on timing and experience: Arriving at Bay Mau in the mid-to-late afternoon, after Thanh Ha, means the worst of the midday crowd and heat near the entrance has eased off. Here is what I tell guests who want a quieter experience: when you get in the basket boat, ask your rower in simple English to take you through the smaller channels deeper inside — the ones that go away from the main waterway. In there it is quiet. You hear birds. The light comes through the palm fronds at an angle. That is the version of Bay Mau that people remember. The ride itself takes about an hour, so you are back in Hoi An with the evening still ahead of you.
💰 Price — avoid the touts
Correct local package: 100,000 VND per guest. This includes 30,000 VND entrance fee to Bay Mau Coconut Forest and 70,000 VND for the basket boat ride. There is no official holiday surcharge. Do not stop for motorbike touts or roadside sellers on the way in, and do not follow unknown taxi or motorbike drivers to unofficial boat stations. Some roadside sellers quote 150,000–200,000 VND or more for the same basic ride, often with lower service quality. If you book a private car with Minh Vu Travel, we can help you go directly to the confirmed boat station at the correct local price.⏱ How long
About 45–60 minutes for the full ride. On this itinerary, plan to arrive around 3:30 PM and finish by around 4:30 PM, leaving the rest of the afternoon and evening free back in Hoi An for the lantern walk, river boats, and dinner in the old town.👒 What to bring
The conical hats (nón lá) are provided in the basket boat — wearing them is part of the experience and makes for the most recognisable photographs of the Hoi An visit. Sunscreen applied before getting in — the water reflects sunlight upward. A waterproof bag or at least a plastic bag inside your daypack for electronics: the basket boat can get splashed.💡 One more tip
Tipping your rower after the spinning performance is standard and appropriate — 20,000–50,000 VND. The rowers work physically hard for the whole ride, and the spinning demonstration in particular requires real skill. A small tip acknowledged with a smile is the right ending to the experience.Hoi An 1-day itinerary 2026 — prices and practical notes
Транспортное средствоFull-day private car priceWhat is included
4-seat car1,100,000 VNDPrivate driver · fuel · tolls · waiting time
7-seat car1,300,000 VNDMore space for families or luggage
16-seat van1,800,000 VNDBest for groups · driver waits all day
Private car prices include hotel pickup and drop-off in Hoi An, fuel, tolls, an experienced driver waiting throughout the route, and no hidden fees. Attraction tickets, meals, drinks and personal expenses are paid separately. Prices verified June 2026 — we recommend confirming directly before booking.
StopEntry costTime needed
Убежище Моего Сына150,000 VNDAbout 2 hours
Hoi An Silk Village (tour + lunch)~150,000–250,000 VND (lunch)About 1 hour
Thanh Ha Pottery — entry35,000 VND adult · 15,000 VND child 1m–1.4mAbout 2 hours · small souvenir included
Thanh Ha — wheel workshop (extra)30,000–50,000 VND20–30 min included above
Корзина Бай Мау100,000 VND30,000 entrance + 70,000 boat · 45–60 min · no official holiday surcharge
Estimated attraction budget per adult~465,000–585,000 VNDExcluding private car · depends on lunch and workshop choices
- This route requires a private car. My Son has no reliable Grab supply for the return. The Silk Village is not on any shuttle bus route. The drive between Hoi An and My Son alone is about an hour each way, and the efficient transition between Thanh Ha and Bay Mau requires a driver who knows the back roads. This itinerary is designed for a full-day private car — book via Hoi An Private Car or WhatsApp +84 905 989 702.
- Ask your driver to support the Bay Mau booking. Minh Vu Travel does not sell basket boat tickets separately, but for private car guests we can help you book the correct 100,000 VND package and go directly to the confirmed boat station.
- Bring cash. All four stops are cash-preferred. Have small-denomination VND notes (20,000 and 50,000) for tickets, tips, and small purchases.
- Light clothing for My Son. Open-air, limited shade, you will be walking for around 2 hours in the morning. Wear breathable fabrics and a hat. The jacket you need at Ba Na Hills is not needed here — My Son in the morning is warm, not cool.
- Wear clothes you do not mind getting clay on at Thanh Ha. The pottery wheel uses wet clay that splashes. Wear something casual or bring an extra layer. Aprons are provided but they do not cover everything.
- Book Thanh Ha workshop in advance during peak season. Практические занятия по управлению автомобилем пользуются популярностью — летом (с июня по август) и по выходным места в мастерских заполняются к полудню. Если вы хотите получить максимум впечатлений, попросите водителя позвонить заранее, когда будете уезжать из Май Сон.
Часто задаваемые вопросы
Часто задаваемые вопросы
Сначала посещение храма Мишон в 7:30 утра (прохладно, туманно, до начала групповых экскурсий), затем обед в деревне шелковых изделий Хойана на обратном пути, в начале дня – посещение гончарной деревни Тханьха, и, наконец, в середине-конце дня – посещение кокосовой рощи Баймау. Такой порядок позволяет избежать жары на открытых площадках, скопления людей в Мишоне и при этом оставить вечер свободным в Хойане.
Три причины: более низкая температура (Мишон полностью находится на открытом воздухе), лучшее освещение для фотосъемки (утреннее солнце на красном кирпиче с 8:00 до 10:00 утра) и значительно меньше людей — 45-местные туристические автобусы из Дананга и Хойана прибывают в 10:00–11:00 утра. Прибытие в 8:30 утра означает, что вы сможете пройтись по храмовому комплексу Чам IV–XIV веков (15.7657°N, 108.1199°E) с гораздо меньшим количеством людей, чем через два часа. Поездка на автомобиле между Хойаном и Мишоном занимает около часа в одну сторону.
Да. Вход стоит 35 000 VND для взрослых и 15 000 VND для детей ростом от 1 до 1,4 м. В стоимость входного билета входят демонстрации работы ремесленников, осмотр достопримечательностей деревни и небольшой сувенир из керамики. Оплата за работу на гончарном круге обычно производится непосредственно ремесленнику и составляет около 30 000–50 000 VND. Попросите их упаковать ваше изделие в два слоя — многие посетители успешно перевозили свою керамику из Тхань Ха в Европу, США и Австралию.
Не останавливайтесь перед мототорговцами или уличными продавцами на подъездной дороге и не следуйте за незнакомыми таксистами или мотоциклистами к неофициальным лодочным станциям. Правильный местный пакет стоит 100 000 VND с человека, включая 30 000 VND за вход и 70 000 VND за билет на лодку-корзинку, без официальной праздничной надбавки. В лодке попросите гребца провести вас по узким внутренним каналам, а не оставаться в основной зоне — там тише, лучше освещение, больше птиц. В конце оставьте чаевые в размере 20 000–50 000 VND, если вы довольны обслуживанием.
Стоимость поездки по маршруту Хойан → Храм Мишон → Шелковая деревня Хойана → Гончарная деревня Тханьха → Кокосовый лес Баймау → Отель в Хойане составляет 1 100 000 VND на 4-местном автомобиле, 1 300 000 VND на 7-местном автомобиле и 1 800 000 VND на 16-местном микроавтобусе. В цену включены топливо, плата за проезд по платным дорогам, опытный водитель, сопровождающий на протяжении всего маршрута, и никаких скрытых платежей. Билеты на достопримечательности, питание и личные расходы не включены. Цены проверены в июне 2026 года.
Не очень хорошо. Святилище Мишон находится примерно в часе езды от Хойана, и на месте нет надежного такси Grab для обратной поездки. Шелковая деревня не обслуживается никакими маршрутами общественного транспорта. Время в пути между Тханьха и Баймау требует водителя, хорошо знающего местные дороги. Аренда частного автомобиля на целый день с Minh Vu Travel включает все четыре остановки — забронируйте на сайте. danangtohoian.com/hoi-an-private-car or WhatsApp +84 905 989 702.
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- Максимальная гибкость: На каждой остановке вас будет ждать личный водитель — никакой спешки, никакого жесткого расписания автобусов.
- Локальная поддержка: Мы помогаем гостям на частных автомобилях забронировать экскурсию на лодке-корзине в Бай Мау по точной местной цене 100 000 VND/гость, избегая мошенничества на дороге.
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