Po Nagar Cham Towers
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10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation4:13
Welcome to the Po Nagar Cham Towers, an extraordinary spiritual and architectural marvel nestled in the coastal city of Nha Trang, Vietnam. Standing upon the ten-meter-high Cu Lao Hill, this ancient complex overlooks the gentle…
Listen in the app2The Entrance Gate and Pilgrimage Path4:34
Your journey begins at the bustling base of Cu Lao Hill, situated gracefully along Hai Thang Tu Street in the Vinh Phuoc Ward. This modern thoroughfare, a mere two kilometers north of the city center, hums with the relentless…
Listen in the app3The Mandapa Vestibule4:31
Having ascended from the street level, you emerge onto the middle terrace of the complex, a wide, remarkably serene platform dominated by a stunning architectural grid known as the Mandapa. This expansive vestibule serves as the…
Listen in the app4The Steep Ascent and the Ancient Masonry4:35
To reach the final and most sacred terrace of the Po Nagar complex, you must conquer the steepest section of Cu Lao Hill. From the rear of the Mandapa, a dauntingly steep, narrow flight of ancient stone steps cuts directly up the…
Listen in the app5The Northeast Tower: Dinh Ba4:57
Standing upon the uppermost terrace, your eyes are immediately drawn to the absolute centerpiece of the complex: the Northeast Tower, locally known as Dinh Ba, or the Main Tower. Towering to a magnificent height of approximately…
Listen in the app6The South Tower: Dinh Ong4:25
Directly adjacent to the imposing main sanctuary stands the South Tower, commonly referred to by locals as Dinh Ong, or the Tower of the Gentleman. Reaching a respectable height of eighteen meters, it is the second tallest…
Listen in the app7The Northwest Tower: Dinh Co Dinh Cau4:27
Tucked away in the northwestern corner of the upper terrace, slightly behind the massive main sanctuaries, sits the Northwest Tower. Known locally as Dinh Co Dinh Cau, it is the third tallest structure in the complex, reaching a…
Listen in the app8The Southeast Tower: Dinh Co3:51
Situated near the very edge of the upper terrace, overlooking the steep drop to the river below, you will find the Southeast Tower, affectionately known to the local worshippers as Dinh Co. Standing at a diminutive height of just…
Listen in the app9The Cultural Exhibition Hall and Festival Grounds4:06
Tucked discreetly behind the magnificent ancient towers on the upper terrace lies a space that bridges the deep archaeological past with the vibrant, living culture of the present: the Cultural Exhibition Hall and the surrounding…
Listen in the app10Closing2:30
As our exploration of the Po Nagar Cham Towers draws to a close, take a final moment to stand near the protective railing at the eastern edge of the upper terrace. From this elevated vantage point, the sweeping panorama of Nha…
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What is Po Nagar Cham Towers?
Po Nagar Cham Towers is a place with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Type | Activity |
|---|---|
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 42 min 09 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 12.2689, 109.1956 |
| Last updated |
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