Po Nagar Towers

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A Cham tower complex on Cu Lao hill above the Cai river, honouring the mother goddess Po Nagar.

Po Nagar stands on Cu Lao hill above the mouth of the Cai river, built and extended from the 8th to the 13th century — across many successive Cham reigns. The north-east tower is the largest survivor at about twenty-three metres, holding a stone statue of the goddess Po Nagar above a yoni base. She is the mother of the land for the Cham, who taught rice growing and weaving; Vietnamese settlers took her up as Thien Y A Na. Because of that, this is one of the few Cham sites where ritual has never stopped: in the third lunar month the Thap Ba festival draws tens of thousands, and Cham and Vietnamese offer incense to the same goddess.

Visitor information

When is the best time to visit Po Nagar Towers?

January to August

How much does it cost to visit Po Nagar Towers?

30,000₫

How long do you need at Po Nagar Towers?

1 - 2 hours

What are the opening hours of Po Nagar Towers?

06:00 - 18:00

Did you know

The complex was built and extended from the 8th to the 13th century.
The north-east tower is the largest survivor at around 23m.
It honours the goddess Po Nagar, known to Vietnamese as Thien Y A Na.
The Thap Ba festival is held in the third lunar month each year.
The site stands on Cu Lao hill beside the Cai river in Nha Trang.

Travel tips

Cover shoulders and knees; robes are lent at the entrance.
Come early to beat the tour groups and catch the Cham music performances.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Po_Nagar

Updated: 2026-08-06