Canh Tien Tower

Canh Tien Tower is a well-preserved Cham brick temple tower located in Nhon Hau Ward, An Nhon, Gia Lai Province, central Vietnam. Built in the 12th century during the Champa Kingdom, it is one of four major Cham tower clusters in the former Binh Dinh region. Notable for its intact square plan, curved roof and intricate sandstone carvings, the tower exemplifies late Cham architectural style and is recognized as a National Architectural and Artistic Relic.

Visitors can expect a single, well-preserved square brick tower set on a small hill in a quiet rural area surrounded by rice fields and residential houses. The tower features four-sided facades with false doors, decorative sandstone carvings and a distinctive curving roof. The interior is small and simple. Visitors can walk around the exterior, view detailed carvings up close, take photographs and read information signage about Cham architecture.

Built in the 12th century during the Champa Kingdom, Canh Tien Tower is part of the Cham temple architecture concentrated in the former Vijaya region. It represents the late Cham architectural style transitioning between Binh Dinh and later periods. The tower was built of fired bricks with sandstone decorative elements and served as a Hindu religious shrine. It is classified as a National Architectural and Artistic Relic.

The tower is an important example of Cham cultural and religious heritage, reflecting Hindu influences in Champa art and architecture. It demonstrates traditional Cham brick-building techniques and decorative arts and remains a significant cultural landmark for understanding Cham history in central Vietnam.