Bustling tourists come to Po Sah Inư tower

Tourists enjoy watching Cham folk art performances.

It was only 9 a.m., but the parking lot at the foot of the tower was already full. The sounds of music, the Ghinang drums, and the Saranai horns rose, urging visitors to ascend the tower.

The Po Sah Inư Tower complex is a group of Cham temple towers remaining from the ancient Champa Kingdom. This group of towers features the Hoa Lai architectural style – one of the ancient artistic styles of Champa. Around the late 8th and early 9th centuries, the Cham people built this temple complex to worship Shiva – one of the most revered and respected deities in Hinduism. In the 15th century, several more temples with simpler architecture were added to worship Princess Po Sah Inư, daughter of King Para Chanh. The princess was known for her virtue and grace, and was beloved by the Cham people of her time. Although only of moderate and small size, it encapsulates the essence of ancient Cham architectural techniques and decorative art, creating an imposing and mysterious appearance. The Po Sah Inư temple complex is one of the relatively well-preserved Cham tower complexes.

Cham folk art troupe performing at the tower.

Mr. Tran Duc Dung, Head of the Management Board of Po Sah Inu Tower Relic, under the Provincial Museum, said: Tourism awakens and revives cultural and artistic values. Taking advantage of this, during holidays and especially in the summer months, the Management Board of Po Sah Inu Tower Relic collaborates with the Cham folk art troupe to serve tourists, including performances of popular songs and dances of the Cham ethnic group. In the spacious and airy space on the high hill, the harmonious combination of ancient features and the unique architecture of the three interconnected towers, along with the melodious music and singing, creates a magical attraction that captivates anyone.

On weekdays, the tower receives approximately 900 domestic and international visitors. Weekends are busier, averaging 1,200 visitors per day. Thus, since the beginning of the year, this destination has welcomed nearly 75,000 visitors. Currently, the entrance fee is 15,000 VND for adults and only 7,000 VND for children aged 6 to 12.

Having visited Po Sah Inu Tower twice at different times, Ms. Minh Khoa (from Khanh Hoa ) always had new and meaningful experiences. “Bringing traditional folk art forms into tourist areas and attractions is a fascinating approach. Even though we had just traveled a long distance and walked a bit further to reach the tower, we felt truly relaxed and immersed in the warm, vibrant atmosphere. It was an unforgettable experience, and we hope to return many more times,” Ms. Khoa said.

Dang Trung Hoa, a tour guide from New Tour Co., Ltd. ( Ho Chi Minh City), shared: "The Po Sah Inu Tower complex is a must-see destination in the itinerary that our company wants to introduce to tourists visiting the southeastern region of Lam Dong province. This is the only group of temples built on a high hill near the sea in the Hoa Lai architectural style of the Champa culture, while all other towers are located on high hills or in plains far from the sea. Especially in the summer, the management continuously develops and exploits the unique cultural values of traditional art, contributing to creating unique tourism products that attract visitors."

With its advantageous natural conditions and climate, not only the Po Sah Inư Tower relic site but also other historical and cultural sites in the southeastern part of the province, if given attention and investment in infrastructure and the development of rich program content, will create many attractive tourism products and visitors will remember them as destinations rich in cultural identity.

Source: https://baolamdong.vn/nhon-nhip-du-khach-den-thap-po-sah-inu-382108.html