Po Nagar Temple

Po Nagar Temple

ancient temple from the 8th century related to the Khmer Empire

Location: 

2 Tháng 4, Vĩnh Phước, Tp. Nha Trang, Khánh Hòa 650000, Vietnam

Duration: 

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Personal highlights

  1. Po Nagar Temple: ancient temple site built as early as 781 in Nha Trang
  2. Cham People: ethnic group in South East Asiainfo-icon, related to the Khmer Empire
  3. Location: situated on the Cu Lao Mountain overlooking the bay of Nha Trang
  4. Sightseeing: the location is packed with ruis, statues and a horde of tourists
  5. Journey: driving back from my Mud Bath into Nha Trang city on my moped

Image sources

  1. Po Nagar Temple
  2. Columns below the Temple
  3. Marble Statue at Po Nagar
  4. Tourists with rise hats
  5. Souvenir Shop at Po Nagar

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