Po Shanu Cham Towers on hill north of Phan Thiet town.

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Po Shanu Cham Towers

Mui Ne


Around 6km west of Mui Ne, these Cham towers occupy a hillside with sweeping views of nearby Phan Thiet and a cemetery filled with candy-like tombstones. Dating from the 9th century, this complex consists of the ruins of three towers, none of which are in very good shape. There’s a small pagoda on site, too.


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