Overview of Ong Hoang Bay Bao Ha Temple

Ong Hoang Bay Temple (Bao Ha Temple) is one of the most sacred and famous spiritual tourist destinations in the North, located on the gentle Red River in Bao Yen commune, Lao Cai province. The temple worships Mr. Hoang Bay Bao Ha - a famous general of the Le Dynasty who was revered by the people as the "God of National Defense", who was instrumental in guarding the border and protecting peace in the Northwest region.

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Not only rich in history, the temple is also a familiar pilgrimage place for tourists. visitors from all over, a place to place their faith and pray for peace, fortune and luck. With great cultural and historical value, Ong Hoang Bay Temple has been ranked as a national historical and cultural relic, becoming a spiritual symbol associated with the religious life of people for generations.

Outstanding destinations at Ong Hoang Bay Bao Ha Temple

Three Quan Gate of Bao Ha Temple

Three Quan Gate of Ong Hoang Bay Temple making a strong impression with its ancient, majestic architecture, opening up a solemn spiritual space right from the first steps. Through the temple gate, visitors temporarily put aside the hustle and bustle of everyday life to enter a sacred place, where the spiritual energy of mountains and rivers converges and the deep faith of generations of pilgrims.

Three Quan Gate of Bao Ha Temple

Main Hall of Ong Hoang Bay Temple

The main hall is the most sacred center of Bao Ha Temple, where the Holy Emperor Seven is worshiped in a solemn, quiet space. The worship statue is majestically decorated, exuding the aura of a famous border guard general, making anyone who visits clearly feel the inspiration and overflowing devotion when lighting incense to commemorate.

Main Hall of Ong Hoang Bay Temple

Court – First Palace

Cung Trinh is the first place visitors stop to pay their respects and pray before entering the main hall. The space here has a peaceful, gentle look, and is considered a spiritual stepping stone to help pilgrims fully convey their wishes, showing respect and proper rituals when returning to the Holy Door.

Trinh Palace - First Palace

Bao Ha Palace

Bao Ha Palace is a destination that attracts a large number of tourists, especially those who pray for love, fortune and success in life. The space of the palace has bright, intimate colors, associated with the image of the agile, sacred Girl, who is said by people to be very "cool" in bestowing fortune and blessings.

Adoration Palace - Cung Quan

The area of ​​Cung Chau and Cung Quan is a place to worship adoring saints and saints who have assisted the Seventh Holy Emperor. Each altar has its own sacred nuance, clearly expressing the typical Vietnamese belief system of Mother Goddess worship, creating a unique spiritual cultural depth for the Bao Ha temple complex.

The Red River in front of the Temple

The winding Red River in front of the temple not only contributes to the feng shui "like a mountain flowing in water" but is also associated with the legend of the epiphany of Mr. Hoang Bay. Standing on the riverbank, looking out at the harmonious landscape of mountain water, visitors can easily feel the sacredness, serenity and peace unique to Bao Ha Temple.

Red River in front of the Temple

In addition to the above destinations, Ong Hoang Bay Bao Ha Temple is close to tourist attractions Other attractive Lao Cai:

• Bao Ha flower valley

• Nam Ma Stream

• Ao Ech Cloud Hunting

• Dynamics Tien Canh

• Hong Dieu Ecotourism Area

• Na Khuong Waterfall

• Nu Village

• …

The most beautiful time to visit Ong Hoang Bay Bao Ha Temple

The best time to go to Ong Hoang Bay Bao Ha Temple is during major festivals and the first days of the year, when the pilgrimage atmosphere becomes solemn but also extremely exciting. In particular, the 17th day of the 7th lunar month every year - the anniversary of the death of the Holy Emperor Bay, is the time when the temple welcomes the largest number of visitors, with many traditional rituals, processions, sacrifices and spiritual activities with the meaning of praying for peace, fortune and prosperity.

Ideal time to visit Ong Hoang Bay Bao Ha Temple

In addition, the full moon of the first lunar month, Thuong Nguyen festival, Quan Tuan Tranh festival (May 25 of the lunar calendar) or the last days of the year are also ideal times to offer incense, fully feeling the sacred space and unique cultural and religious beauty of Bao Ha Temple.

Information on traveling to Ong Hoang Bay Bao Ha Temple

Travel by train

Travelers can buy train tickets from Hanoi Station to Bao Ha Station (Lao Cai) to get to Ong Hoang Bay Temple.

• Travel time (estimated): 7 - 8 hours

• Fare:

Bao Ha Station (Lao Cai)

Travel by bus

This is the most popular and fastest means of transportation currently chosen by tourists when going to Bao Ha temple. From Hanoi, people can catch a bus to the temple with:

• Depart at: My Dinh bus station, Giap Bat bus station or Nuoc Ngam bus station

• Travel time (estimated): 3-4 hours

• Price Ticket: 200,000 - 400,000 VND/trip

• Bus companies: Sao Viet, Duy Long, Hai Phuong, Viet Phuong, Hung Lien...

Passenger bus to Ong Hoang Bay Bao Ha Temple

Travel by other means

• Taxis and technology vehicles: You can take reputable companies such as Mai Linh Taxi (☎ 024 3833 3333), Vinasun Taxi (☎ 028 3827 2727), Hanoi Tourist (☎ 024 3856 5656), SM Green Taxi (VinFast) (☎ 1900 2088)...

• Renting motorbikes and self-driving cars:

  • Renting motorbikes in Lao Cai 366 - 366 Khanh Yen - Pho Moi - Lao Cai City - 0888 360 999 - Price from 100,000 - 250,000 VND/day

  • Hoa Apricot tourist - No. 9 Alley 92 Nguyen Khanh Toan, Nghia Do Ward, Hanoi - 091.321.8772 - Price from 200,000 - 600,000 VND/day (motorbike, car, motorbike) travel)

• Self-driving car rental: You can contact the transportation units at the center or rent a car with a full package driver to visit the sites.

Information on staying at Ong Hoang Bay Bao Ha Temple

Luxury accommodation (4-5 stars)

Cinnamon Eco Lodge

• Address: Vinh Yen, Bao Yen commune, Lao Cai

• Reference room price: 900,000 VND/night

Cinnamon Eco Lodge

Cinnamon Eco Lodge Lao Cai is a high-end eco-resort located in the middle of the pristine Northwest mountains and forests, featuring a peaceful space and architecture that blends completely with nature. Surrounded by cinnamon forests, lush green valleys and rustic ethnic villages, this place offers a resort experience away from the hustle and bustle of life, ideal for travelers seeking relaxation, balance and connection with nature. Not only focusing on sophisticated accommodation space, Cinnamon Eco Lodge also makes its mark with indigenous experiential activities, cuisine with bold highland flavors and the spirit of sustainable tourism, creating an emotional stopover in Lao Cai.

Jack Ecolodge - Lam Thuong Valley

• Address: Lam Thuong, Luc commune Yen, Lao Cai

• Reference price: From 799,000 VND/night

Jack Ecolodge - Lam Thuong Valley

Jack Ecolodge - Lam Thuong Valley Lao Cai is a vacation destination Nestled in the middle of a peaceful green valley, where nature and local lifestyle blend together in a rustic and sophisticated way. With open space facing the mountains, intimate architecture and fresh atmosphere, the ecolodge offers a relaxing resting experience, suitable for tourists who want to temporarily leave the city to find peace and balance in the Northwest nature.

Co Lau Village

• Address: Khe Vau Hamlet, Bao Thang Commune, Laos Cai

• Reference price: 430,000 - 600,000 VND/night

Co Lau Village

Co Lau Village Lao Cai is a resort imbued with the breath of the Northwest village, famous Outstanding with a rustic, peaceful space between mountains and green valleys. This place impresses with its simple architecture, closeness to nature and slow pace of life, helping visitors easily feel the pristine beauty, simplicity and unique peace of the Lao Cai highlands.

In addition, people can refer to other quality 4-5 star hotels near Ong Hoang Bay temple such as:

• Chiba Ecolodge - Mu Cang Chai - Mu Cang Chai commune, Lao Cai - Price from 500,000 VND/night

• Om Tara Retreat - Hong Bang village, Yen Binh commune, Lao Cai - Price from 1,900,000 VND/night

• …

Resort (Resort, Villa)

Xoi Farmstay - Authentic Home in Lam Thuong Valley

• Address: Ban Tong Pang, Luc Yen commune, Lao Cai

• Reference price Reference: 700,000 VND/night

Xoi Farmstay - Authentic Home in Lam Thuong Valley

Xoi Farmstay – Authentic Home in Lam Thuong Valley Lao Cai is a place to stay imbued with the spirit of "slow living", where visitors can fully immerse themselves in the peaceful green valley space and rustic indigenous life. With simple architecture, close to nature and sincere hospitality of highland people, Xoi Farmstay offers a warm, authentic and emotional vacation experience, suitable for those who want to find peace in the Northwest mountains and forests.

Sapa Eco Villas & Spa

• Address: Su Pan/Su Junction 1, Van Den Village, Sa Pa, Lao Cai

• Reference price: 905,000 VND/night

Sapa Eco Villas & Spa

Sapa Eco Villas & Spa Lao Cai is a high-end resort located amidst the majestic Northwest mountains and forests, featuring a private, fresh space and beautiful valley views. The resort harmoniously combines sophisticated architecture, comfortable villa systems and relaxing spa services, providing a complete vacation experience, ideal for tourists looking for peace and luxury when coming to Sapa.

Other famous resorts you can refer to:

• Duc Huy Grand Lao Cai Hotel - 74 Tran Hung Dao street, Cam Duong ward, Lao Cai - Price from 790,000 VND/night

• Sapa Catcat Hills Resort & Spa - 086 Fansipan, San Sa Ho, Sa Pa, Lao Cai - Price from 1,300,000 VND/night

Experience (2-3 star hotel, Homestay, Co hotel...)

Hong Ngoc Hotel

• Address: 34 Ly Tu Trong, Luc Yen commune, Lao Cai

• Reference price: 260,000 - 650,000 VND/night

Hong Ngoc Hotel

Hong Ngoc Hotel Lao Cai is a 3-star hotel chosen by many tourists thanks to Convenient location, clean space and professional service style. With a system of comfortable, cozy rooms and reasonable prices, the hotel offers a comfortable stay experience, suitable for both tourists and business travelers when visiting Lao Cai.

Homestay Vu Hoang

• Address: Tham Ma, Bao Yen commune, Lao Cai

•  Reference price: 270,000 VND/night

Homestay Vu Hoang

Homestay Vu Hoang is a cozy accommodation, bringing a feeling of home to visitors on every trip. With a clean space, complete basic amenities and friendly service style, the homestay is suitable for those looking for a comfortable, quiet and convenient resting place to explore surrounding destinations.

Check out more cheap hotels and homestays at Ong Hoang Bay Temple that you can choose to stay at:

• Topas Ecolodge - Thanh Binh, Sa Pa, Lao Cai - Price from 5,000,000 VND/night

• Field House Nam Cang- Lien Minh, Sa Pa, Lao Cai - Price from 470,000 VND/night

Local festival cuisine and culture

Restaurants

Near Ong Hoang Bay Bao Ha temple, there are many restaurants where you can enjoy food or prepare for temple ceremonies. People can refer to the following restaurants:

• Huong Xua Restaurant-Hostel is about to hold a ceremony at Ong Bay Bao Ha Temple - Bao Vinh village, Bao Yen commune, Lao Cai

• An Hao specializes in arranging a ceremony at Ong Bay temple (Bao Ha) - Bao Ha, Bao commune Yen, Lao Cai

• >Huong Xua Restaurant-Hostel is about to celebrate Ong Bay Bao Ha Temple

• Truc Thom Restaurant - Bao Ha Bridge, Bao Ha, Bao Yen Commune, Lao Cai

• …

Experiencing Culture and Festivals

Ong Hoang Bay Bao Ha Temple is not only a sacred pilgrimage site but also a gathering space rich in folk culture and beliefs in the upper reaches of the Red River. On each festival occasion, the temple becomes bustling with traditional rituals, dong maid prices, adoration singing and many unique cultural activities, attracting a large number of tourists and believers from all over, especially business people, to offer incense to pray for peace, fortune and luck.

• Thuong Nguyen Festival (Full Moon Festival of January): An important New Year's holiday, meaning to pray for peace and prosperity of the nation and people. The beginning of the year is prosperous and favorable for the whole year.

• Quan Tuan Tranh Banquet (May 25 of the lunar calendar): A major holiday in the Mother Goddess worship system, expressing gratitude to the supporting saints, attracting a large number of disciples.

• Bao Ha Temple Festival (July 15 - 17 of the lunar calendar): The main and largest festival of the year, held on the death anniversary of the Holy Emperor Bay, with many solemn rituals and exciting cultural activities.

• The death anniversary of General Nguyen Hoang Bay (July 17 of the lunar calendar): Memorial day for the hero who liberated the border diamond, carrying profound historical and spiritual meaning.

• Year-end ceremony (year-end): An occasion for people and tourists to offer thanksgiving, pray for peace, and close the old year completely.

Festivals at Ong Hoang Bay Bao Ha Temple

In the framework of the festival from the 15th - On the 17th day of the 7th lunar month, many special activities are held such as praying for peace, releasing lanterns, worshiping gods, palanquin processions and street festivals, interspersed with traditional art programs on the night of 16/7. It is the harmonious combination between spiritual rituals and folk cultural activities that creates a special attraction, helping the festival experience at Ong Hoang Bay Temple become solemn, emotional and unforgettable for each visitor.

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Shopping and Souvenirs

List of popular shopping items and souvenirs in the Bay Bao Ha Ong Hoang Temple area, suitable for you to choose as souvenirs or gifts:

• Traditional incense offerings: All kinds of incense sticks and incense sticks are sold around the temple grounds – an indispensable item when offering ceremonies and also a gift imbued with spiritual culture.

• Agarwood incense & agarwood: Natural agarwood or high-quality powdered agarwood, suitable as a meaningful souvenir carrying the pure fragrance of the Northwest mountains and forests.

• Lamps candles & flower lanterns: Sets of beautiful small candles, paper flower lanterns - both used to pray for peace and as a gift to preserve sacred pilgrimage memories.

• Feng shui bracelets: Natural stone bracelets, feng shui beads with many colors and spiritual meanings - popular choices to pray for peace and luck.

• >Native brocade products: Cloth bags, towels, brocade blankets handwoven by ethnic minorities - a gift rich in highland cultural identity.

Support information and other information

During the process of exploring Ong Hoang Bay temple, if visitors encounter difficulties If you have difficulty moving, staying, eating, or need travel information support, do not hesitate to contact local authorities and support units.

• Bao Ha Lao Cai Commune Police - 0214 3879 222

• Lao Cai Provincial Police: No. 506, Dien Bien Street, Yen Bai Ward, Lao Cai, with contact phone number 069.2506.112 and Email: [email protected].

• Lao Cai Provincial Department of Tourism: This agency is headquartered at the Public Administration Service Center Building, Tran Hung Dao Avenue, Nam Cuong Ward, Lao Cai City. Visitors can contact via phone number (0214) 3800 201 or Email: [email protected]. The official website is sodulich.laocai.gov.vn.

• Consumer Protection Agency (Lao Cai Department of Industry and Trade): The agency managing the field of consumer rights protection is headquartered at Block 7, Tran Hung Dao Avenue, Nam Cuong Ward, Lao Cai City. The hotline is 02143820173 and the contact email is [email protected].

• In case of emergency, you can quickly contact the switchboards: 113 (Police), 114 (Fire), 115 (Emergency)...

>Hopefully, the above travel guide to Ong Hoang Bay Bao Ha Temple will help you gain more useful information to prepare for a complete and meaningful pilgrimage. Not only is it a sacred spiritual destination, the temple also preserves the profound historical and cultural values ​​of Lao Cai land, well worth adding to your journey to explore the Northwest. You can also visit Lao Cai Travel Guide to explore tourist attractions here!