My Son Sanctuary 2026: Entry Fee Rises to 250,000 VND and Daily Visitor Cap of 5,000

From October 1, 2026, the standard international adult ticket at My Son Sanctuary rises from 150,000 VND (about $6) to 250,000 VND (about $10). The Quang Nam Provincial People’s Committee announced the change on August 18, 2026, as part of a broader package that also introduces a daily visitor cap of 5,000. Children under 12 and Vietnamese seniors remain exempt, so the 100,000 VND increase applies only to paying international adults. The previous price had been in place for several years, and the new rate is the second major regional adjustment after Hoi An Ancient Town raised its international admission to 120,000 VND in 2025. For Q4 2026 visits, budget for 250,000 VND per adult and confirm with your hotel or tour operator whether the combined Hoi An–My Son ticket is still available; no official announcement has clarified that option yet.

Starting October 1, 2026, My Son Sanctuary will cap total daily visitors at 5,000. Entry is no longer open-ended: visitors must book a specific 15-minute time slot, with windows running from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM. You can reserve via the official portal my-son.vn, though the new English translation may lag; confirm with your hotel if unsure.

The cap is explicitly aimed at reducing erosion and overcrowding in the Cham temple towers, where foot traffic has accelerated wear on the brick structures. In practice, this means same-day tickets are likely to sell out, especially for afternoon slots. Tour operators and independent travelers should treat admission like a flight or train: secure a slot before arriving.

Your best odds of getting in without a pre-booked ticket are at the 6:30 AM opening. The first slots of the day rarely fill as fast as mid-morning and lunchtime ones, and arriving early also gives you cooler temperatures and fewer tour buses. If you're set on a later visit, book at least a day ahead.

Advance tickets for My Son Sanctuary go on sale through the official portal at my-son.vn, with entry slots released every 15 minutes from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM under the new rules starting October 1, 2026. Given the daily cap of 5,000 visitors, booking online before you arrive is the most reliable way to secure a timed slot, especially for visits in Q4 2026 when demand is highest.

As of the August 18, 2026 announcement, the official site had not yet translated the new booking system or fee details into English. The Vietnamese-language portal functions, but if you cannot navigate it, contact your hotel or a local tour operator to confirm the exact booking process and whether the combined Hoi An–My Son combo ticket is still offered. Prices shown on third-party sites may still list the old 150,000 VND international rate; expect to pay 250,000 VND for adults when the new fee takes effect.

Don't plan on same-day walk-up tickets. With the 5,000-person cap and timed slots, counters may be sold out by mid-morning. Book online as soon as your dates are fixed. Children under 12 and Vietnamese seniors remain exempt but may still need a ticket or slot reservation—ask your hotel to verify this before you set off.

Quang Nam's decision of August 18, 2026, raising My Son Sanctuary entry fees from 150,000 to 250,000 VND effective October 1, 2026, does not state whether the combined Hoi An–My Son ticket will continue to be sold. At the time of writing, no official source confirms or cancels the combo pass. If you already hold one or bought a two-site package through a tour operator, contact that operator directly and ask whether the ticket will still be accepted for My Son admission after the fee change. The official My Son portal (my-son.vn) has not posted an English version of the new regulation, and the Quang Nam government decision pages are in Vietnamese only.

The free Champa cultural show schedule is unchanged, so you do not need to budget extra for performances. However, Hoi An Ancient Town raised its own entry to 120,000 VND in 2025, and that fee is separate. An international adult visiting both Hoi An and My Son on the same day will now pay at least 370,000 VND in admission, not counting transport. For the latest combined ticket policy, call the Quang Nam tourist information line or ask your hotel front desk; agencies and third-party booking sites may still list outdated combo offers.

Timed entry slots at My Son Sanctuary run every 15 minutes from 6:30 AM to 4:30 PM starting October 1, 2026, and the daily cap of 5,000 visitors makes the 6:30–8:00 AM window the most dependable for getting in without a long wait. International visitors should budget 250,000 VND per adult (about $10 at early 2026 exchange rates); children under 12 enter free, and Vietnamese seniors remain exempt. Book through the official portal at my-son.vn before you arrive—same-day tickets can sell out under the new cap. Keep cash in VND as a backup, but confirm whether the portal accepts your credit or debit card, as payment methods have not been clearly communicated in English yet.

Once inside, wear sturdy shoes: the Cham brick towers are spread over uneven ground, and you may walk 2–3 km across the site. Bring water, especially if you visit late morning when there is little shade. If you hire a licensed guide, ask directly whether they can pre-book your timed entry slot; many local operators are still adjusting to the new system, and some can secure morning entries more reliably than the public portal. Confirm current details with your hotel or tour operator a day or two before visiting, since the official English site had not been updated with the full 2026 rules at the time of writing.