Duong Long Towers

Tháp Dương Long

Vietnam's tallest surviving Champa towers: three 12th-century brick-and-stone towers up to 39 metres high, whose sandstone carvings in Khmer style make them the peak of Bình Định's Champa heritage.

The Dương Long Towers lie in Tây Sơn district, about 50 km northwest of Quy Nhon city. Built at the end of the 12th century, they are the pinnacle of the Vijaya period of the Champa kingdom and the tallest Champa towers still standing in Vietnam. Three brick towers stand side by side: the central one is 39 metres tall, and the others are about 33 and 36 metres. Their bases and crowns use a great deal of sandstone carving, depicting lotus petals, naga serpent deities, garuda, lions and dancing celestial maidens. The style blends Champa tradition with the art of Khmer Angkor, reflecting the wars and cultural exchanges between Champa and the Khmer in the 12th century. The towers were listed as a national special relic site in 2015. They are surrounded by open rice fields and villages, and the setting is peaceful, with almost no tourists. It is ideal for photography and for quietly appreciating the power of Champa architecture. Admission is about 15,000–20,000 VND. Opening hours are about 7:00–17:00, and a visit takes about 45 minutes. About 10 km away lie the birthplace of Nguyễn Huệ (Emperor Quang Trung), leader of the Tây Sơn uprising, and the Quang Trung Museum (admission about 30,000 VND, with Tây Sơn martial arts and war drum performances). The two can be combined into a Tây Sơn day trip, returning to the city via Banh It Towers. Getting there: about 1.5 hours by motorbike from town along National Route 19. A car with driver costs about 600,000–800,000 VND per day. There is no direct public transport. Notes: restoration work is ongoing, and some areas may be fenced off. Do not climb the towers. Rural roads carry heavy truck traffic, so take care when cycling.

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