Relic point Vietnam
Việt Nam
Thai Vi Temple
Thai Vi Temple is located in Van Lam village, Ninh Hai commune, Ninh Binh province. The relic is located in the Tam Coc - Bich Dong scenic area, amidst limestone mountains with many caves, rivers and unique natural landscapes. This place still preserves many historical marks associated with the Tran Dynasty and the Vu Lam base area in the 13th century. Thai Vi Temple is a place to worship Tran Dynasty kings including Tran Thai Tong, Tran Thanh Tong, Queen Mother Hien Tu and co-worshipping kings Tran Nhan Tong and Tran Anh Tong. According to historical records, the Vu Lam region was once an important base for Dai Viet's army and people in the resistance war against the Yuan-Mongol army. After the country was at peace, the Tran kings encouraged people to reclaim wasteland, expand fields, establish villages, and contribute to the development of this land. Thai Vi Temple was built to commemorate the great contributions of the Tran Dynasty kings to the country in general and the Vu Lam region in particular. Thai Vi Temple is an architectural work in the style of the Nguyen Dynasty. The main building consists of a three-arched building with 28 stone columns about 3.2 meters high, including 22 square stone columns. The round stone pillars in the third palace are carved with images of four sacred animals and rolling water dragons with delicate and skillful lines. The system of beams, rafters, and rafters are all made of ironwood. In the relic grounds, there is also a bell tower built during the reign of King Duy Tan, with a two-story, eight-roofed structure with 32 ironwood columns. The system of columns, beams, traps and roof support structures are all made of ironwood. The relic still preserves many valuable historical, cultural and artistic artifacts. Thai Vi Temple was not only the resistance base of Dai Viet's army and people during the resistance war against the Yuan - Mongol army in the 13th century but also a base for serving the revolution during the resistance war against the French colonialists. Today, the relic is a place for spiritual and cultural activities of local people, as well as a place for annual traditional festivals, contributing to preserving and promoting national cultural identity. Source: Website of Department of Tourism of Ninh Binh province
Ninh Binh
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Rating : National monument
Ho Lang Base historical site
Ho Lang Base historical site. Ho Lang Base historical site is located in Tan Dong Hiep ward, Ho Chi Minh City. This was an important revolutionary base in the two resistance wars against the French colonialists and the American imperialists, associated with the heroic fighting tradition of the army and people of Di An region. Ho Lang has hilly terrain, surrounded by streams and dense forests, creating a strategic location favorable for building revolutionary bases. From here you can observe a large area, especially the Bien Hoa military airport area and important traffic routes. Thanks to that advantage, Ho Lang became the place to stand, command and organize many activities of revolutionary forces during the resistance period. During the resistance war against the US, Ho Lang was the place where many typical battles of local guerrilla forces took place. In 1966, Tan Hiep's army and people repeatedly repelled raids by American troops, destroying many enemy forces and confiscating many weapons. By 1971, the Di An District Party Committee continued to base itself in Ho Lang to lead the revolutionary movement. The protection and support of local people and the secret signal system have contributed to the safety of cadres and revolutionary forces operating. Currently, the relic still retains some vestiges such as bunkers, fighting pits and the natural terrain of the base. This is a vivid testament to the art of people's war, the spirit of solidarity and the resilient will of the army and local people in the struggle for national liberation. Source: Binh Duong Trade, Tourism and Industrial Development Center.
Ho Chi Minh City
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Rating : Provincial level relics
Temple of Tuong Binh Hiep
Temple of Tuong Binh Hiep. Tuong Binh Hiep communal house is located in Tuong Binh Hiep ward, Ho Chi Minh City. This is a valuable historical and cultural relic, as well as a special communal house in the South dedicated to Phan Thanh Gian - the first doctor of Cochinchina and a typical cultural celebrity, poet, and historian of Vietnam. Phan Thanh Gian was born in 1796 and worked as a mandarin under three dynasties of Kings Minh Mang, Thieu Tri and Tu Duc. He held many important positions in the royal court and was sent many times as ambassador to China, Indonesia, Singapore, France and Spain. He was also a participant in diplomatic activities to protect the country's sovereignty and interests in the turbulent historical context of the 19th century. After three provinces in the Western region of Cochinchina fell into the hands of the French colonialists in 1867, Phan Thanh Gian chose to commit suicide to express his loyalty, patriotism and sense of responsibility before the country's destiny. In 1924, King Khai Dinh granted him the title of deity and allowed local people to worship at Tuong Binh Hiep communal house. Today, Tuong Binh Hiep communal house is not only a place for people's religious activities but also a place to preserve and commemorate the merits of Phan Thanh Gian. Source: Binh Duong Trade, Tourism and Industrial Development Center.
Ho Chi Minh City
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Rating : Provincial level relics
Minh Dam Mountain historical relic site
Minh Dam Mountain historical relic site. Minh Dam Mountain historical relic site is located in Long Hai, Phuoc Hai, Tam Phuoc and Long My communes, Ho Chi Minh City. The mountain range is about 8 km long, 355 m high, with rugged terrain, many caves and natural forests. Not only does it have beautiful scenery, this place is also an important revolutionary base in the two resistance wars against the French colonialists and the American imperialists. Thanks to its dangerous terrain with more than 300 large and small caves, Minh Dam Mountain was chosen by the revolutionary forces as an operating base. Many agencies and units used to be located here such as the District Party Committee, Military Medicine, Military Ordnance, District Army, along with the areas of Da Che, Da Chong, Chua Vien and Gieng Gach Pagoda. The stone caves, Hoang Cam kitchen, bunkers and traces of officers and soldiers' activities are still preserved, becoming evidence of a period of arduous but heroic fighting. The name Minh Dam is derived from the names of two revolutionary soldiers Bui Cong Minh and Mac Thanh Dam, who heroically sacrificed their lives on November 17, 1948. Naming the mountain after two martyrs shows gratitude and remembrance for those who devoted themselves to national independence. Today, the relic site also has the Martyrs' Memorial Temple, where more than 2,600 martyrs who fought and died for the Fatherland are registered. This is a red address with special significance in educating patriotic traditions, national pride and revolutionary spirit for today's generations. Source: Ha Tien Tourism
Ho Chi Minh City
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Rating : National monument
Archaeological relic of Dong Truong Cave
Archaeological relic of Dong Truong Cave. Dong Truong Cave is located in Anh Son commune, Nghe An province, in the Kim Nhan limestone mountain range, near Highway 7. This is one of Vietnam's typical archaeological sites and is considered by scientists to be a rare multicultural relic in Vietnam and Southeast Asia, preserving traces of residents from prehistoric to early historical times. The relic was discovered in 2003 and excavation began in 2004. Through many rounds of research, archaeologists discovered 12 burial tombs dating back about 10,000–12,000 years, along with more than 3,000 precious artifacts. Artifacts include carved stone tools, glass jewelry, spinning plumbs, semi-fossil animal bones and many relics of the Hoa Binh, Pre-Dong Son and Dong Son Cultures. The discoveries at Dong Truong Cave show that this place was once an ideal residence for prehistoric people thanks to its wide cave terrain, flat cave floor, close to water sources and convenient for living. The relic provides many valuable documents about the life, burial practices and development process of ancient residents in the North Central region through many historical periods. Today, the relic is not only important for historical and archaeological research but is also a destination that contributes to introducing the long-standing cultural values of Nghe An. Source: Dan Tri Newspaper
Nghe An
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Rating : National monument
Historical site Hate stele
Historical site Hate stele. The historical relic of Hatred Stele is located in Moc Chau Farm town, Son La province. This is a cluster of relics marking the air raids of the US imperialists during the war to destroy the North, and is also a testament to denouncing war crimes and educating patriotic traditions for today's generations. On June 12, 1965, the US Air Force launched a raid on residential area Km 82 in Moc Chau. During the years 1965–1966, many air raids continued to take place, destroying homes, schools, offices, transportation routes and economic projects. Dozens of people were sacrificed and injured, and many properties, livestock and crops were severely damaged. In addition to the Hatred Stele in the central area of Moc Chau, two locations Km 64 and Km 70 were also erected memorial stele. These are all key areas that were heavily bombed by US aircraft to cut off traffic routes and destroy economic and defense establishments and residential areas. The steles not only remember the loss and sacrifice of local soldiers and people but also remind future generations of the value of peace and national independence. With great historical significance, the Hatred Stele at Moc Chau, Km 64 and Km 70 were all ranked as Provincial Historical Monuments on December 13, 2004. Source: Son La Geography
Son La
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Rating : Provincial level relics
Deo Chen historical site
Deo Chen historical site. Chen Pass is located on National Highway 37, in Muong Khoa and Hua Nhan communes, Son La province. This is an important historical site associated with the 1954 Dien Bien Phu Campaign and has been ranked a National Historical Site in 2020 by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. Chen Pass is about 11 km long, nearly 1,500 m above sea level. During the resistance war against the French colonialists, this place was on the vital route transporting food, weapons and forces from the rear to the Dien Bien Phu battlefield. That's why Chen Pass often becomes the target of fierce attacks by the French air force. To ensure the route was always clear, thousands of frontline workers, young volunteers and local people worked day and night to pave the road, widen the road surface, level bomb craters and repair bridges and roads immediately after each bombardment. Even though they faced many dangers, they still stubbornly stuck to the road, contributing to ensuring logistics and serving the victory of the Dien Bien Phu Campaign - a victory "resplendent in five continents, shaking the earth". Today, Chen Pass is not only an important transportation route connecting regions of Son La province but also a red address to educate patriotic traditions and gratitude to the generations who sacrificed for national independence. Source: Son La newspapers and radio and television
Son La
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Rating : National monument
Phoi Phoi - Bai Coi archaeological site
Phoi Phoi - Bai Coi archaeological site (Ha Tinh). The archaeological relic of Phoi Phoi - Bai Coi is located in Nghi Xuan commune, Ha Tinh province. This is one of Vietnam's typical archaeological sites, with special significance in studying the Early Historical period and the relationship between the two major cultures Dong Son and Sa Huynh. The relic was discovered in 2008 and underwent three major excavations in 2008, 2009 and 2012. Research results show that Bai Coi was the residence and burial place of ancient residents, with traces stretching from the Neolithic period to the monarchy period. In particular, this place is located at the intersection between the cultural space of Dong Son in the North and Sa Huynh in the South, becoming an important testament to cultural exchange and acculturation in history. Through excavations, archaeologists discovered 44 tombs, including earthen tombs, jar tombs, pot tombs and vase-pot tombs. Along with that are more than 200 precious artifacts made of stone, bronze, iron, glass and ceramic, reflecting the material life, beliefs and manufacturing skills of ancient residents more than 2,000 years ago. The outstanding value of Bai Coi is the simultaneous presence of Dong Son and Sa Huynh cultural elements and the influence of Chinese iron culture. This confirms that Bai Coi was once an important cultural exchange point for ancient residents in the North Central region. Source: National Museum of History
Ha Tinh
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Rating : National monument
Communal house - Mai Phuc Pagoda
Communal house - Mai Phuc Pagoda (Long Bien, Hanoi) Communal House - Mai Phuc Pagoda is located in Long Bien ward, Hanoi city, built in the 17th century during the Le Dynasty. This is a valuable historical, architectural and artistic relic, worshiping the two blessed gods Xuan Vinh Dai Vuong and Princess Luan Nuong and famous generals who were instrumental in suppressing the rebellion of 12 warlords. According to fairy tales, Xuan Vinh and his younger sister Luan Nuong were two brothers who were talented in literature and martial arts, recruited insurgents, and contributed to Dinh Tien Hoang's unification of the country. After achieving many victories, Xuan Vinh was granted the title Xuan Vinh Dai Vuong, and Luan Nuong was granted the title Luan Nuong Princess. When the two brothers passed away, people built a temple to commemorate their contributions and honored them as local tutelary gods. Mai Phuc communal house still preserves many precious artifacts, notably 28 ordinations from feudal dynasties, of which the earliest ordination is dated 1674. In particular, the communal house also preserves a pair of Mac dynasty candlesticks with the name Dien Thanh 7 (1583) donated by Bat Trang people. These artifacts show that the communal house was built around the 16th century. Through many historical events and wars, the communal house was damaged but has been restored many times. Currently, the communal house faces south and is still a place for religious activities, preserving traditional cultural values of local people. Source: Hanoi Landscapes and Monuments
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
Tham Khuyen Cave – Tham Hai
Tham Khuyen Cave – Tham Hai (Lang Son). Tham Khuyen - Tham Hai Cave is located in Tan Van commune, Binh Gia district, Lang Son province, in the Bac Son limestone massif and is one of Vietnam's typical archaeological sites. This is a place of special value in the study of human evolutionary history and is considered one of the cradles of prehistoric humans in Southeast Asia. Through archaeological excavations, scientists determined that about 500,000 years ago, the cave was inhabited by prehistoric people. Many precious fossils were discovered here, including teeth of Homo erectus, along with bones and teeth of many ancient animals such as Stegodon elephants, rhinoceroses, wild boars, dwarf orangutans and especially the giant ape Gigantopithecus. The highlight of the site is the discovery of remains of Homo erectus and Gigantopithecus coexisting in the same site. This is very rare scientific evidence, contributing to clarifying the evolution and migration of prehistoric humans and affirming the important role of the Lang Son area in the history of human development. Today, Tham Khuyen - Tham Hai Cave is not only an archaeological relic of national value but also a research, study and sightseeing site, helping visitors better understand human life hundreds of thousands of years ago and the traces still preserved in the heart of Bac Son limestone mountain. Source: Lang Son Province Investment, Trade and Tourism Promotion Center
Lang Son
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Rating : National monument