The ancient beauty of the Po Klong Garai Tower in Do Vinh ward, Khanh Hoa province. (Photo: VNA)
The ancient beauty of the Po Klong Garai Tower in Do Vinh ward, Khanh Hoa province. (Photo: VNA)
The Po Klong Garai Tower in Do Vinh ward, Khanh Hoa province, retain their refined and intricate features over time. (Photo: VNA)
The Po Klong Garai Tower in Do Vinh ward, Khanh Hoa province, retain their refined and intricate features over time. (Photo: VNA)
The national treasure statue of King Po Klong Garai is housed in the main tower. (Photo: VNA)
The national treasure statue of King Po Klong Garai is housed in the main tower. (Photo: VNA)
The Po Klong Garai Tower complex stands on Trau Hill in Do Vinh ward, Khanh Hoa. (Photo: VNA)
The Po Klong Garai Tower complex stands on Trau Hill in Do Vinh ward, Khanh Hoa. (Photo: VNA)
The Po Klong Garai Tower complex in Do Vinh ward, Khanh Hoa, is among the most well-preserved and striking examples of Cham architecture today. (Photo: VNA)
The Po Klong Garai Tower complex in Do Vinh ward, Khanh Hoa, is among the most well-preserved and striking examples of Cham architecture today. (Photo: VNA)
Cham girls perform a welcoming dance during the Kate Festival at the Po Klong Garai Tower in Do Vinh ward, Khanh Hoa. (Photo: VNA)
Cham girls perform a welcoming dance during the Kate Festival at the Po Klong Garai Tower in Do Vinh ward, Khanh Hoa. (Photo: VNA)
The main tower’s arched doorway features a relief of the god Shiva standing on a pedestal. (Photo: VNA)
The main tower’s arched doorway features a relief of the god Shiva standing on a pedestal. (Photo: VNA)
The outermost door pillar of the main tower is inscribed with ancient Cham script. (Photo: VNA)
The outermost door pillar of the main tower is inscribed with ancient Cham script. (Photo: VNA)
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Po Klong Garai Tower stands as a symbol of Cham architectural legacy

The Po Klong Garai Tower, a special national relic site of architecture and art in Khanh Hoa province, was built in the late 13th century in honour of King Po Klong Garai, who made significant contributions to the development of irrigation systems.