Banh It Towers

Banh It Towers is a cluster of four ancient Cham Hindu towers situated on a hilltop in Phuoc Hiep Commune, Tuy Phuoc District, Gia Lai Province, about 20 km north of Quy Nhon. Built between the late 11th and early 12th centuries during the Champa Kingdom, the brick towers are dedicated to Shiva and exemplify Cham architecture. Notable for its hilltop setting, well-preserved structures and panoramic countryside views, it is a nationally recognized architectural heritage site.

Visitors can expect a hilltop complex of four brick Cham towers of varying sizes set on a low hill surrounded by countryside and rice fields. The site requires climbing stone steps to reach the towers. Visitors can walk around the exterior of each tower, observe detailed brickwork, sandstone carvings and decorative motifs, and enjoy panoramic views of Tuy Phuoc and the surrounding plains. The area is open and exposed with limited shade.

Built between the late 11th and early 12th centuries during the Champa Kingdom, Banh It Towers is one of the oldest and best-preserved Cham temple complexes in central Vietnam. The four towers were constructed of brick with sandstone details and dedicated to Hindu deities, primarily Shiva. The complex reflects the architectural and artistic achievements of the Champa period and was recognized as a National Architectural and Artistic Relic.

The towers represent Cham Hindu religious architecture and the cultural heritage of the Champa civilization in central Vietnam. They illustrate Hindu influence on Cham art and worship and remain an important symbol of Cham cultural identity and traditional brick-building techniques.