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THE CHARM OF THE CHAMS
from The Anam Mui Ne
by The Anam
The lost Kingdom of Champa was a great maritime empire that ruled much of Vietnam from the 2nd century and was also an undisputed master of the South China Sea (then known as the Champa Sea). Seafarers and merchants by trade, the Champa Kingdom controlled the spice and silk route between China, India, Indonesia and Persia at its peak. Their land was one of the more exotic places visited byMarcoPoloonhislegendaryjourneysinthelate13thcentury.Aftertheirdefeatby the Vietnamese in the 15th century, many fled to Cambodia, but a large community stayedbehind,livinginvillagesaroundPhanThietandPhanRang.
As one of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups today, the Cham people are mostly forgotten. Forcenturies,theyhavekepttotheirtraditionalwaysthatdifferfromtheVietnamese culture in almost every aspect. The women are highly skilled in pottery and weaving, particularly brocade, while the men play unique musical instruments. Aside from being renowned and innovative temple builders, the Chams are also excellent stone sculptors. Although Champa no longer exists by that name, remnants of its rich heritage are preserved along the central coast of Vietnam, and its vibrant culture celebratedwithinTheAnamMuiNe.
The Journey To Mui Ne
Arrive at Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh or via a flight to Cam Ranh International Airport and easily connect to Mui Ne by road or rail. From either Ho Chi Minh or Cam Ranh, The Anam Mui Ne is a scenic four-hour drive away via the coastal highway, passing plantations, sleepy villages and waterways. Or choose a rail journey with regular trains arriving near Phan Thiet from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh. The charming coastal city of Phan Thiet is a mere 15-minute drive from The Anam Mui Ne, and the resort offers acomplimentaryscheduledshuttleservicedaily.
Journeys via private vehicle transfers can be arranged for a fee between our resort
