# Po Sah Inu Cham Towers, Phan Thiet > Po Sah Inu (Tháp Po Sah Inư) is a group of three Champa brick towers from the late 8th–early 9th century on Ba Nai hill, 7 km east of central Phan Thiet on the road to Mui Ne. They were built for Shiva, and a temple to Princess Po Sah Inu was added in the 15th century. Entry is about 10,000–15,000 VND (unofficial), open in the daytime. Allow 45 minutes; the hill looks over the sea and the town. Web page: https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/po-sah-inu-towers - City: [Phan Thiet](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet), Vietnam - YesGo score: 33/100 (Yes, if nearby) - Time on site: 45 min - With kids: Fine with kids - Entry: About 10,000–15,000 VND - Hours: Daytime; one source says 7:00–15:00 - 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 - Coordinates: 10.93595, 108.14617 - Facts checked: 08.11.2026 ## Key facts - **8th–9th c.** — late 8th to early 9th century: the Cham built the towers for Shiva (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia; Doanh nghiệp Hội nhập (01.07.2025)) - **3 towers** — survive — main, middle and small; the main one is about 15 m tall in three tiers (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia) - **Hoa Lai** — the architectural style, one of the oldest in Champa art (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia) - **15th c.** — a temple was added to Princess Po Sah Inu, who taught rice-growing, weaving and pottery (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia; Báo Văn hóa (13.08.2026)) - **1991** — the towers were listed as a national architectural and artistic monument (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia) - **1992–1995** — excavations uncovered foundations of collapsed temples and 15th-century finds (source: Vietnamese Wikipedia) - **Kate** — the Cham festival, a national intangible heritage, held at the foot of the towers (source: Doanh nghiệp Hội nhập (01.07.2025); Báo Văn hóa) - **≈ 100 m** — from the towers to the ruins of the "Lau Ong Hoang" villa on the next hill (source: Báo 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. > **Stop on the way to Mui Ne** The towers sit on the road from Phan Thiet to Mui Ne — 7 km from the centre and about 9 km from Mui Ne — so they're easy to visit on the way from the airport or on the way back from the dunes. Come in the morning or late afternoon for soft light on the red brick and a sea view from the hill. 45 minutes is plenty. ## 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. > **What to wear and how to behave** The towers aren't just ruins — the Cham still hold ceremonies here. Dress modestly, don't climb on the brickwork, don't touch the altars and don't interrupt any ceremony you come across. The brick and steps are uneven in places, so wear proper shoes. ## How to get to the Po Sah Inu towers 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. ## Before you go: checklist - [ ] Stopping on the way to or from Mui Ne - [ ] Cash in dong for entry - [ ] Morning or late afternoon, not midday - [ ] Modest clothes and comfortable shoes - [ ] Water and a hat — little shade on the hill - [ ] The Lau Ong Hoang ruins next door ## History around Phan Thiet: compare and choose Historic sites around Phan Thiet rated by YesGo. - [Phan Thiet Water Tower](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/phan-thiet-water-tower) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 20 min · free (outside only) - [Duc Thanh School](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/duc-thanh-school) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · free - [Van Thuy Tu Whale Temple](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/van-thuy-tu-temple) — YesGo score 39/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 30 min · ≈ 15,000 VND, children ≈ 5,000 - [Po Sah Inu Cham Towers](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/po-sah-inu-towers) — YesGo score 33/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · About 10,000–15,000 VND - [Ke Ga Lighthouse](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/ke-ga-lighthouse) — YesGo score 22/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · boat ≈ 40,000–100,000 VND, climb ≈ 10,000–35,000 ## 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. 1. [Phan Thiet Water Tower](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/phan-thiet-water-tower) — YesGo score 45/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 20 min · free (outside only) 2. [Po Sah Inu Cham Towers](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/po-sah-inu-towers) — YesGo score 33/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · About 10,000–15,000 VND 3. [Mui Ne Fishing Village](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/mui-ne-fishing-village) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free 4. [Red Sand Dunes](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/mui-ne-red-sand-dunes) — YesGo score 29/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · free; sledge ≈ 50,000 VND ## Good to know Po Sah Inu is the group of Cham towers in Phan Thiet — not Po Nagar in Nha Trang or Po Klong Garai in Phan Rang. You'll also see it spelled Po Shanu or Po Sha Nu. ## Tips - 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](https://yesgo.io/vietnam/phan-thiet/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. ## How we checked The 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. ## Sources - 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 --- This is the Markdown version of a YesGo page for AI assistants. Quote the web page link above, not this file.