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Po Sah Inu Cham Towers, Phan Thiet

The main brick Cham tower of Po Sah Inu with a smaller tower beside it, flowering pots in front
Photo: Ms Sarah Welch, CC0, Wikimedia Commons

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Entry
About 10,000–15,000 VND
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Hours
Daytime; one source says 7:00–15:00
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Time on site
A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes.
45 min
With kids
Fine with kids
Where
Ba Nai hill, Phu Thuy — Phan Thiet–Mui Ne road, ≈ 7 km from the centre
What's there
Three towers, temple foundations, Cham crafts — weaving and pottery
Kate festival
7th month of the Cham calendar, roughly September–October
Dress
Modest — the Cham still hold ceremonies here
Payment
Cash in VND
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Coordinates
10.93595, 108.14617YesGo MapGoogleApple

Key facts

8th–9th c.late 8th to early 9th century: the Cham built the towers for Shiva
2 sourcesVietnamese WikipediaDoanh nghiệp Hội nhập (01.07.2025)
3 towerssurvive — main, middle and small; the main one is about 15 m tall in three tiers
SourceVietnamese Wikipedia
Hoa Laithe architectural style, one of the oldest in Champa art
SourceVietnamese Wikipedia
15th c.a temple was added to Princess Po Sah Inu, who taught rice-growing, weaving and pottery
2 sourcesVietnamese WikipediaBáo Văn hóa (13.08.2026)
1991the towers were listed as a national architectural and artistic monument
SourceVietnamese Wikipedia
1992–1995excavations uncovered foundations of collapsed temples and 15th-century finds
SourceVietnamese Wikipedia
Katethe Cham festival, a national intangible heritage, held at the foot of the towers
2 sourcesDoanh nghiệp Hội nhập (01.07.2025)Báo Văn hóa
≈ 100 mfrom the towers to the ruins of the "Lau Ong Hoang" villa on the next hill
SourceBáo Văn hóa (13.08.2026)

Entrance fee and opening hours

There's no official website. Unofficially, entry is about 10,000–15,000 VND; the figure may have changed, so check at the gate. It's open in the daytime — one source says 7:00–15:00, though visitors are usually admitted until later.

During the Kate festival (the 7th month of the Cham calendar, roughly September–October) the towers host ceremonies, music and dance — crowded, but special. Bring cash in dong.

What are the Po Sah Inu towers?

Po Sah Inu (Tháp Po Sah Inư, also called the Phu Hai Cham towers) are Hindu temples of the Champa kingdom on Ba Nai hill by the sea. They were built in the late 8th or early 9th century for Shiva, in the Hoa Lai style. Three towers survive: the main one, about 15 m tall in three tiers with its door facing east, plus a middle and a small tower.

In the 15th century a temple was added for Princess Po Sah Inu, daughter of a Cham ruler, who is remembered for teaching people to grow rice, weave and make pottery. Archaeologists uncovered foundations of collapsed temples here in 1992–1995, and the towers have been a national monument since 1991. Today Cham communities hold ceremonies and the Kate festival at the foot of the towers, and artisans demonstrate weaving and pottery.

What to see

  • The main tower — about 15 m of red brick in three tiers, facing east.
  • The middle and small towers beside it.
  • Temple foundations uncovered in the 1992–1995 excavations.
  • Cham crafts — at weekends artisans weave cloth and make pottery the traditional way.
  • The view from Ba Nai hill over the sea, the harbour and the town.
  • The ruins of the "Lau Ong Hoang" villa, 100 m away on the next hill, linked to the poet Han Mac Tu.

How to get to the Po Sah Inu towers

Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.

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More tips

  1. From the Water Tower in central Phan Thiet it's about 7 km east on the road to Mui Ne — 10–15 minutes by Grab or taxi. Search for "Tháp Po Sah Inư".
  2. From Mui Ne (Nguyen Dinh Chieu street) it's about 9 km towards Phan Thiet, 15–20 minutes.
  3. By scooter, take the coast road between Phan Thiet and Mui Ne; park at the foot of the hill.
  4. On the way from Ho Chi Minh City — the towers are on the road to the Mui Ne resorts, an easy stop on a transfer.
  5. From the car park it's a short climb up the hill to the towers.

How long do you need, and when to go?

About 45 minutes covers the towers; about an hour with the Lau Ong Hoang villa. Come in the morning or late afternoon, when it's cooler and the red brick glows; there's almost no shade on the hill at midday.

The dry season, November to April, is sunniest; the rainy season, May to October, brings short downpours. To catch the Kate festival, check the Cham calendar — it falls roughly in September–October.

Are the Po Sah Inu towers worth visiting?

Yes, on the way to or from Mui Ne: they're the closest ancient monument to the resorts, cheap, and the hill has a sea view — a good quick introduction to Champa.

The YesGo take: the towers are small, and if you've already seen Po Nagar in Nha Trang or My Son near Hoi An, Po Sah Inu will feel modest. Don't make a special trip — stop on the way. For atmosphere, come during the Kate festival or when the artisans are at work.

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Phan Thiet to Mui Ne in a day

The Water Tower and central Phan Thiet in the morning, Po Sah Inu on the way to Mui Ne, Mui Ne fishing village in the afternoon and the red dunes at sunset. Add them to your route — YesGo fits in the timing and transfers.

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  2. 88 min walk from the previous stopPo Sah Inu Cham Towersyou are here45 min · About 10,000–15,000 VND
  3. 252 min walk from the previous stopMui Ne Fishing Village45 min · Free
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4 places · about 8 h 53 min with walks · 378 min on foot in total

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How to do it right

  • The best shot is the main tower from below against the sky, in the morning or late afternoon.
  • Walk all the way round — each tower has its own brick decoration.
  • If artisans are working, watch the traditional Cham weaving and pottery — it's free.
  • Pop over to the Lau Ong Hoang ruins on the next hill, 100 m away.
  • Further along the road is Mui Ne fishing village and its bay of basket boats.

Questions

How much is the Po Sah Inu entrance fee?

Unofficially about 10,000–15,000 VND. There's no official price list — check at the gate.

Where are the Po Sah Inu Cham towers?

On Ba Nai hill, 7 km east of central Phan Thiet, on the road to Mui Ne.

How do I get there from Mui Ne?

It's about 9 km towards Phan Thiet — 15–20 minutes by Grab, taxi or scooter.

How old are the Po Sah Inu towers?

About 1,200 years: they were built in the late 8th or early 9th century for Shiva.

How long do you need at Po Sah Inu?

About 45 minutes, or an hour with the neighbouring Lau Ong Hoang villa.

When is the Kate festival at Po Sah Inu?

In the 7th month of the Cham calendar, roughly September–October.

Are the Po Sah Inu towers worth visiting?

Yes, on the way to or from Mui Ne — cheap and with a sea view. Not worth a special trip, as the towers are small.

Have you been? Was it worth your time?

1 — no, 5 — absolutely

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Sources and fact-check

  • Vietnamese Wikipedia — Tháp Po Sah Inư: location, Hoa Lai style, dating, three towers, 15th-century princess temple, 1992–1995 excavations, 1991 listing, festivals
  • Báo Văn hóa (13.08.2026) — Princess Po Sah Inu, crafts, the Kate festival, the Lau Ong Hoang villa 100 m away
  • Doanh nghiệp Hội nhập (01.07.2025) — dating, Kate festival as national heritage, crafts
  • MoMo and Foody — entry price and hours (unofficial)
  • Wikidata Q10825853 — coordinates; OSRM route — distances from central Phan Thiet and Mui Ne
  • YesGo general facts for Vietnam — cash and Grab
YesGo editorial team · facts checked 08.11.2026 ·
How we checkedThe monument has no official website or price list: the 10,000–15,000 VND entry and 7:00–15:00 hours come only from undated MoMo and Foody listings, so they're marked unofficial. History, dating, the main tower's height, the 1991 listing and the excavations are from Vietnamese Wikipedia; the Kate festival, crafts and the Lau Ong Hoang villa from Báo Văn hóa (08.2026) and Doanh nghiệp Hội nhập (07.2025). We don't give visitor statistics, which change. Distances are from Wikidata coordinates and an OSRM route.

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