List of relic sites (97)
Hoa Nghiem Pagoda
Hoa Nghiem Pagoda - An ancient pagoda that preserves the artistic imprint of the Mac Dynasty. Located in Phuong Ban village, Phung Chau commune, Chuong My district, now Phu Yen village, Phu Nghia, Hanoi, Hoa Nghiem pagoda (Hoa Nghiem pagoda) is an ancient pagoda with a long history, closely associated with the cultural and religious life of local people. Located in the land of Doai rich in historical tradition, the pagoda is not only a sacred place to worship Buddha but also a relic that preserves many unique cultural and artistic values. The pagoda was built in the traditional architectural style of the Northern Delta with wooden structures, ancient tiled roofs and a peaceful space under ancient trees. In particular, the pagoda is located adjacent to Phuong Ban communal house, forming a relic complex that clearly reflects the religious life of ancient agricultural residents. The outstanding value of Hoa Nghiem Pagoda is its system of rare antiques dating back to the Mac Dynasty (16th century). Among them, the highlight are ancient Buddha statues with sophisticated sculpture style, demonstrating the soft, intimate beauty of Vietnamese Buddhist art. The pagoda also preserves a stone stele of the Mac Dynasty with records of the process of building and restoring the pagoda and those who contributed to it, which is a valuable source of material for studying history, culture and Han Nom. Having gone through many historical events, Hoa Nghiem Pagoda is still preserved and embellished, becoming an attractive spiritual and cultural destination of Chuong My district. With unique historical, architectural and artistic values, the ancient temple contributes to preserving the cultural heritage of the Doai region and is a meaningful address for tourists, Buddhists as well as researchers. Reference source: Institute of Sino-Nom Studies
Hanoi
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Rating : Provincial level relics
Tan Vien Pagoda
Tan Vien Pagoda - Sacred ancient temple in the middle of Ba Vi mountains and forests. Located on the slopes of Ba Vi mountain, in Minh Quang commune, Hanoi, Tan Vien pagoda (Tan Vien Son Quoc Tu) is an ancient pagoda associated with the sacred land of Tan mountain. According to the pagoda's documents, the pagoda has a history dating back to the reign of An Duong Vuong. Experiencing many historical events, the temple was damaged and became ruins before being restored by local people in 1993. In 2008, Venerable Thich Dao Thinh was appointed abbot and together with monks, nuns, and Buddhists gradually built and developed the pagoda into a center for learning and propagating Dharma in the Ba Vi area. After nearly two decades, the pagoda has been built spaciously with many items such as Tam Bao, Patriarch's house, Quan Am Thien Thu Thien Nhan palace, Dharma conference house, Dai Thong Tri Thang statue, Quan Am cave - well and many spiritual works in harmony with mountain and forest nature. Not only is it a place of worship, Tan Vien Pagoda also regularly organizes retreats for Buddhists, teenagers and students, contributing to spreading the values of compassion, wisdom and morality of Buddhism. With its pure landscape, unique architecture and sacred space between Ba Vi Mountain, Tan Vien Pagoda today is an attractive spiritual and cultural destination for tourists and Buddhists from all over. Source: People's Representative Newspaper.
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
Ha Pagoda
Ha Pagoda - Historical relic, artistic architecture and famous spiritual destination of the Capital. Ha Pagoda, the name Thanh Duc Tu, is located on Chua Ha street, Cau Giay ward, Hanoi city. This is one of the famous ancient temples of the Capital, with historical, architectural and spiritual cultural value, attracting a large number of people and tourists to visit and worship. According to historical documents, the pagoda was built in the Later Le period and has been restored and embellished many times but still retains its traditional architecture. The relic complex includes three gates, front hall, upper palace, Mau house and To house, arranged harmoniously in a cool green space. The pagoda still preserves many precious artifacts such as a bronze bell cast in 1799, a system of Buddha statues, Mother Goddess statues, stone stele of the Nguyen Dynasty and many ancient worship objects of historical and artistic value. Not only is it a place to worship Buddha, Ha Pagoda also has a Mother Goddess shrine, reflecting the harmonious combination of Buddhism and Vietnamese folk beliefs. In particular, the pagoda is also a place marking an important revolutionary event when the Hanoi Party Committee and the Revolutionary Military Committee held meetings here to prepare for the August General Uprising in 1945. With outstanding historical, architectural and cultural values, in 1996 Ha Pagoda was ranked a national historical, architectural and artistic relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism). Today, the temple is not only a famous spiritual destination but also an address to help visitors learn about the history and culture of Hanoi. Source: Hanoi Landscapes and Monuments
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
Fire Zone Museum
Fire Zone Museum Khu Chay Museum is located in Dong Tan commune, Ung Hoa district (now Dong Tien commune, Hanoi city), is a place to store and introduce documents and artifacts about the revolutionary struggle movement of the army and people of Khu Chay - a guerrilla base area including 22 communes in the south of Ung Hoa district and west of Phu Xuyen district during the resistance war against the French colonialists. According to historical documents, since the 1930s, Khu Chay soon became the base of revolutionary activities. During the resistance war against the French (1946–1954), this place was an important guerrilla base, despite being surrounded by the enemy and conducting many large-scale raids. The army and people of Khu Chay fought tenaciously, defeating many raids, notably the "Cangguru" raid in 1952, contributing to protecting the base area and supporting the resistance movement in Ha Dong (formerly). After 1975, the Fire Zone Museum was built on the land that was once a fierce battlefield to preserve historical values and educate revolutionary traditions. In 2004, the museum was upgraded with more modern display space. Currently, the museum stores nearly 1,000 documents, images and artifacts, displayed on the themes of Khu Chay's terrain, the patriotic traditions of the local people, the resistance war against the French colonialists and the process of building the homeland after peace. Many precious artifacts are being preserved such as the machete that comrade Do Muoi used during the August Revolution, the choke used by comrade Hoang Quoc Viet during secret activities, a letter of praise from President Ho Chi Minh to the guerrillas of Khu Chay, and many weapons, living utensils, and resistance artifacts. Today, the Fire Zone Museum is a typical red address of Hanoi, contributing to educating today's generations on patriotic traditions, the spirit of revolutionary struggle and the resilient will of the soldiers and people of the Fire Zone. According to: Hanoi Landscapes and Monuments.
Hanoi
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Rating : Provincial level relics
Van Uyen communal house
Van Uyen village communal house is located in Van Uyen village, Nam Phu commune, Hanoi city, and is a typical religious work associated with the cultural life of residents along the Red River. According to local documents, the communal house has a long history, bears many ancient architectural marks and still retains a system of stone steles, carved plaques, horizontal panels, and parallel sentences with historical and artistic value. The communal house worships Saint Nguyen Sieu (Nguyen Huu Cong, 924–967) as the Village's Tutelary God. According to legends and local documents, he was one of the 12 warlords during the 12 warlords' chaos who once controlled the Tay Phu Liet region (now in the southern area of Hanoi). After his death, people set up a temple to commemorate his merits and respected him as the village's protective deity. Van Uyen Communal House is located in a relic complex including Communal House - Thien Ung Temple - Diamond Pagoda - Temple, reflecting the characteristics of Northern village culture, where folk beliefs and Buddhism coexist, attached to community life for many generations. Every year, on the 6th day of the second lunar month, people organize the Van Uyen Village Festival to commemorate Saint Nguyen Sieu. The ceremony took place solemnly with incense offerings, sacrifices and the most special was the water procession on the Red River. Sacred water is taken from the middle of the river, filtered through red cloth and then brought to the communal house for the ceremony, demonstrating the belief in wet rice agriculture and the residents' attachment to the Red River. The festival has many cultural, artistic and traditional exchange activities, attracting a large number of people and tourists. According to: Hanoi People Magazine
Hanoi
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Rating : Provincial level relics
Hill 79 Spring
Hill 79 Spring - Memorial relic of President Ho Chi Minh Hill 79 Spring is a memorial monument of President Ho Chi Minh, built from the love of local people for him. According to Hanoi Landscapes and Monuments, in 1971, the people of Yen Lang district (now Tien Thang commune) donated many precious artifacts to cast a statue of President Ho Chi Minh weighing more than 800kg to place on the top of the hill. From the foot of the hill to the monument there are 79 stone steps, symbolizing 79 springs in Uncle Ho's life. In 2004, Hill 79 Spring was ranked as a provincial historical-cultural relic. In the following years, the relic was invested in and renovated with many items such as Lotus Tower, Memorial House, walkway system, trees and ecological landscape. With an area of nearly 100 hectares, possessing pine hills, natural lakes, forests and fresh space, Hill 79 Spring today is not only a traditional educational red address, a memorial place for President Ho Chi Minh, but also developed into an ecological - cultural - spiritual tourism area. Visitors can combine offering incense, visiting natural landscapes, walking along the lake, experiencing resort activities, camping, picnicking and enjoying cuisine. Source: According to Hanoi Landscapes and Monuments
Hanoi
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Rating : Provincial level relics
King's Temple
King Pagoda - Historical relic, unique artistic architecture in the heart of Hanoi King Pagoda is located at 17 Thinh Yen Street, Pho Hue Ward, Hai Ba Trung District (old), Hanoi. This is a relic complex including Hung Khanh Pagoda and Thien De Palace, famous not only for its historical and architectural value but also for being the cradle of traditional chess fighting in the ancient capital of Thang Long. According to historical documents, King Pagoda was built during the Early Le Dynasty (15th century). The relic is both a place to worship Buddha and De Thich - a god revered as the "king of chess" in Eastern culture. Legend has it that a prince of the Le Dynasty, admiring De Thich's chess playing skills, had a shrine built, from then on this place became the center of cultural activities and chess competitions of the capital. The relic complex is planned in harmony with the main pagoda, Mau palace, Tam Quan, corridor and Thien De palace including ritual gate, front altar, harem, stele house and flag yard. The highlight is the five-compartment altar building with traditional architecture, curved roof, and roof decorated with dragons flanking the sun, imbued with the style of ancient Vietnamese architectural art. The King Pagoda Festival takes place every year from the 6th to the 9th of the first lunar month. Besides Buddhist rituals and traditional beliefs, the highlight of the festival is the Chinese chess competition - a unique culture that has existed for many centuries. According to ancient custom, the person who wins the championship for three consecutive years will have their name engraved on a memorial stone stele at the monument grounds. With typical values of history, architecture and folk culture, King Pagoda was ranked a national historical and architectural and artistic relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1992. Today, this place is an attractive spiritual and cultural destination, contributing to preserving and promoting the traditional values of Thang Long - Hanoi. Source: According to Hanoi Landscapes and Monuments.
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
Ba Tia Communal House (Vinh Ninh Communal House)
Ba Tia Communal House - Historical site associated with female general Hai Ba Trung Ba Tia communal house (also known as Vinh Ninh communal house) is located in Vinh Quynh commune, Thanh Tri district, Hanoi city. This is an ancient communal house worshiping Ba Tia (Truong Tu Nuong) - one of the female generals of Hai Ba Trung, who had meritorious service with the insurgents against the Eastern Han army in the years 40-43 AD. According to legend, Ba Tia was a talented martial artist who recruited insurgents to join the Hai Ba Trung uprising. After the Two Ladies committed suicide at Hat Mon, she continued to fight against the enemy until she transformed at Than Phu gate. To commemorate her merits, local people built a temple to worship her and honored her as the Tutelary God. Ba Tia communal house was built according to traditional architecture with items such as Nghi Mon, Phuong communal house, Great communal house and Harem. The relic also preserves many precious artifacts such as 23 ordinations (the earliest in the Canh Hung era in 1753), divine genealogy, gilded palanquin, horizontal scrolls, parallel sentences and agricultural extension copies of the Quang Trung period. During the resistance war against the French colonialists, Ba Tia Communal House was also an active location for revolutionary cadres, associated with the name of General Vuong Thua Vu, contributing to the historical value of the monument. Every year, Ba Tia communal house festival is held from the 8th to the 12th of the second lunar month, with traditional procession and sacrifice rituals to commemorate female general Truong Tu Nuong and educate patriotic traditions for generations. With outstanding historical, cultural and architectural values, Ba Tia Communal House was ranked a national historical and cultural relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1980. Source: Hanoi – Sights and Monuments
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
Canh Nau Communal House
Canh Nau Communal House - A mark of Vietnamese village history and architecture Canh Nau communal house is located in Canh Nau commune, Thach That district (formerly), Hanoi city. This is a typical religious work of the Doai region, associated with the history of formation and development of Canh Nau village over many centuries. According to research documents, the communal house was built around the 17th century, then restored in the 18th and 19th centuries. The project has an architectural plan of "early, late" style, outstanding with a system of wood carvings in the artistic style of the Later Le period, especially dragon images and folk patterns with high aesthetic value. The communal house is a place to worship 5 village tutelary gods, including Do Vien - a figure credited with teaching Chinese characters to local residents. Not only is it a religious center, Canh Nau communal house is also a place where traditional festivals take place, contributing to preserving the cultural identity of the community. With typical historical, architectural and artistic values, Canh Nau Communal House was ranked a national architectural and artistic relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1993. Source: Hanoi – Sights and Monuments
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
Phu Tay Ho
Phu Tay Ho - Typical historical, cultural and religious relic of Hanoi Located on the peninsula in Quang An ward, Tay Ho district, Hanoi, Phu Tay Ho is one of the famous religious relics associated with Holy Mother Lieu Hanh - one of the Four Immortals of Vietnamese folk beliefs. Located amidst the poetic space of West Lake, the relic has long become an important spiritual destination for the people of the Capital and tourists from everywhere. According to many research documents, Phu Tay Ho is associated with the legend of Poinsettia Phung Khac Khoan meeting Holy Mother Lieu Hanh while traveling to West Lake. However, the exact date of construction of the palace has not yet been determined by historical documents. The existing Sino-Nom documents at the site, such as stone stele, bronze bells, horizontal plates, and parallel sentences, mainly date to the late Nguyen Dynasty. Some epitaphs and artifacts show that this place is related to Bao Khanh temple of ancient Tay Ho village and has undergone many renovations and embellishments. Not only has historical value, Phu Tay Ho is also a center for practicing the typical Mother Goddess worship belief in Hanoi. Every year, especially on the occasion of early spring and the holidays of Saint Mother Lieu Hanh, a large number of people and tourists come to offer incense and pray for peace and fortune. With historical, cultural and religious values, Phu Tay Ho is one of the typical destinations, contributing to preserving and promoting the traditional cultural identity of Thang Long - Hanoi. Source: Hanoi – Sights and Monuments
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
Dong Thanh communal house
Dong Thanh Communal House - Historical and architectural relic in the heart of Hanoi's Old Quarter Dong Thanh communal house, also known as Hang Vai communal house, is located at 7 Hang Vai street, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi. This is one of the typical ancient communal houses of the old quarter, both a place for religious activities of the residential community and preserving many unique historical, cultural and architectural values of ancient Thang Long. The communal house was built to worship Saint Huyen Thien Tran Vu - a god revered by the people for his merits in guarding the North and protecting the country and people. Previously, the communal house was the common living place of two villages, Dong Thanh and Dong Thanh Thi, later merged into Dong Thanh village under the Nguyen Dynasty. Over the centuries, the communal house has still preserved many precious artifacts such as the bronze statue of Saint Huyen Thien Tran Vu, the system of stone stele of the Nguyen Dynasty recording the process of construction and restoration along with ordinations, horizontal panels, and parallel sentences with historical and artistic value. These are precious documents that contribute to reflecting the cultural and religious life of Hanoi's Old Quarter residents through many periods. Not only has architectural and religious value, Dong Thanh communal house is also associated with important milestones in the nation's history. During the early days of the National Resistance War at the end of 1946, the communal house was used as an ambulance station of Inter-Region I, contributing to the fight to protect the Capital for 60 historic days and nights. This event has increased the historical value of the monument, turning this place into a red address for educating patriotic traditions for generations. In 2014, Dong Thanh communal house was ranked as a city-level historical - architectural and artistic relic. Today, the communal house is not only a place for local people's religious activities but also an attractive attraction on the journey to explore Hanoi's Old Quarter. According to Hanoi New Newspaper
Hanoi
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Rating : Provincial level relics
Yen Phu Communal House
Yen Phu Communal House Located in Tay Ho ward, Hanoi city (formerly in Yen Phu ward, Tay Ho district), Yen Phu Communal House is a typical historical - architectural and artistic relic, associated with the belief of worshiping Uy Linh Lang Dai Vuong and his two younger brothers, Vuong Duy Dai Vuong and Vuong Ba Dai Vuong. According to legend, Uy Linh Lang was a general who made great contributions in the resistance war against the Yuan army during the Tran Dynasty and was honored by the people as the village's Tutelary God. The communal house was built according to the traditional "Ding"-shaped architecture, including the Great Court and the Harem, featuring an ironwood frame system, ancient tiled roofs, and exquisite carvings of dragons, phoenixes, and four sacred animals in the 17th century artistic style. Inside the communal house, many precious artifacts such as ordinations, stone stele, bronze bells, horizontal plates, parallel sentences and ancient worship objects with historical and cultural value are preserved. Not only is it a place for local people's religious activities, Yen Phu Communal House is also one of the typical relics on West Lake, contributing to reflecting the history, traditions and long-standing cultural life of the land of Thang Long - Hanoi. In 1986, Yen Phu Communal House was ranked as a National Historical, Architectural and Artistic Monument by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism). Today, the monument is an attractive destination for tourists and those who love to learn about the history and traditional culture of the Capital. Source: Hanoi Sights and Monuments (compilation)
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
Linh Ung Pagoda
Linh Ung Pagoda (Kham Thien) Linh Ung Pagoda has the literal name Linh Ung Tu, located close to Kham Thien Street, number 290, Tho Quan Ward, Dong Da District, Hanoi. (Before merger) Linh Ung Pagoda was built in the 19th century and continued to be renovated in the early years of the 20th century; was majorly restored in 1951, adding Tam Bao with the current overlapping roof style. The pagoda was seriously damaged in the B.52 bomb attack on December 26, 1972. At the end of 1973, the pagoda was greatly renovated. Recently, in 1990, association owners and Buddhists again made merits to repair the pagoda, repair the Buddha hall, and pave the floor of the Mau hall and the Patriarch's house. The pagoda has a complete system of Buddha statues, especially two round statues dating back to the 19th and early 20th centuries and many other valuable statues such as Amitabha, Amitabha Tam Ton, and Cuu Long. Linh Ung Pagoda also worships Hung Dao King Tran Quoc Tuan. Statue of Saint Tran sitting on a dragon throne, wearing a royal hat, wearing a dragon robe, the throne touches the dragon's head, lacquered and gilded, carefully polished in the style of 19th century art. In the Mother Temple, the Ancestor's house has statues of the Three Holy Mothers, Hoang Bay, Hoang Muoi, Co statue, Cau statue... The pagoda has many horizontal panels, parallel sentences, and beautiful gilded vermilion doors. Linh Ung Pagoda was ranked a historical architectural and artistic relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1993. According to Hanoi Landscapes and Monuments
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
Dong Bo Dau Temple
Dong Bo Dau Temple - Historical and cultural relic worshiping Phu Dong Thien Vuong Dong Bo Dau Temple (formerly in Dap village), now in Thuong Tin, Hanoi city, is a historical and cultural relic of special value, associated with the worship of Phu Dong Thien Vuong - the legendary hero of the Vietnamese people who fought against foreign invaders. According to legends passed down locally, the temple worships Dong Soc Thien Vuong Huyen Thien Dai Thanh to repay Mother's grace, that is Saint Giong. A special point in the legend in Dong Bo Dau is that Thanh Giong not only fought the enemy to save the country but also had the merit of destroying sea monsters, saving his mother and protecting the peaceful life of the people along the Red River. Therefore, people here also honor him as the god who governs water and protects the villagers. Dong Bo Dau Temple was formed a long time ago and was recognized by ancient books such as Dai Nam Nhat Thong Chi and Cong Du Ky Ky as one of the ancient temples and shrines of the ancient Ha Tay region. After many renovations, the monument still retains many architectural values, art and traditional beliefs. The temple has an architecture in the style of "before Buddha, after Saint", including a pre-sacrificial house and a harem. The temple also preserves many precious artifacts such as ordinations, worship statues, horizontal panels, parallel sentences and especially the 5.76m high ancient statue of Phu Dong Thien Vuong, representing the image of a majestic and strong deity in a position to protect the people. In addition, the system of Bat Bo Vajra statues are also unique and valuable works of folk sculpture. Every year, local people organize the Dong Bo Dau Temple festival on January 8 and September 8 of the lunar calendar to commemorate the merits of Saint Giong. The festival has many traditional rituals and unique folk games such as stick dancing and swimming, creating a cultural space rich in the identity of the land along the Red River. In 2011, the worship of Phu Dong Thien Vuong at related locations, including Dong Bo Dau Temple, was registered by UNESCO as a representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity. With outstanding values in history, architecture, beliefs and art, Dong Bo Dau Temple is a precious heritage, contributing to preserving the image of Saint Giong - a symbol of patriotism, the spirit of fighting against foreign invaders and the morality of the Vietnamese people when drinking water, remembering its source. According to the National Museum of History
Hanoi
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Rating : Provincial level relics
Chu Quyen Communal House
Chu Quyen Communal House - Unique architectural and artistic relic of Doai region Chu Quyen communal house (also known as Chang communal house) is located in Chu Minh commune, Ba Vi district, Hanoi city. This is one of Vietnam's typical ancient communal houses, built in the early 17th century and ranked by the State as a national architectural and artistic relic in 1962. In the past, the communal house belonged to Chu Chang village, Chau Chang district, Tien Phong district, Quang Oai district, Son Tay town. Later, Chu Chang village was separated into Chu Chang and Chu Quyen, but local people still call it Chang communal house. The communal house is located on the land along the Red River, facing Ba Vi Mountain, with a harmonious location according to traditional feng shui concepts. Chu Quyen communal house is a large-scale wooden architectural work, consisting of only one large communal house but with majestic and majestic beauty. The communal house has a structure of 3 main rooms, 2 wings, 2 porches and a system of 6 large columns. Architectural parts such as columns, beams, beams, corbels, and roofs are skillfully linked using traditional carpentry techniques. The large pillars of the communal house have become a familiar image among the people with the saying "as big as the pillars of Chang's communal house". Not only has architectural value, Chu Quyen communal house also stands out for its sophisticated wood carving art. Ancient artisans created many vivid works with images of dragons, phoenixes, flowers, clouds and everyday scenes such as farming, drinking wine, riding elephants, horses... The carved lines demonstrate the talent of folk artists and reflect the cultural life of contemporary society. According to documents preserved at the site, Chu Quyen communal house worships Nha Lang Vuong (Duc Thanh Chang), a character associated with the legend of the Later Ly Nam De period. Legend has it that Nha Lang Vuong was instrumental in defeating the enemy and protecting the country, so he was honored as a Tutelary God by many villages along the Red River. Every year, the communal house festival is held on the full moon day of the first lunar month with sacrificial rituals and many folk cultural activities such as wrestling, boating, and singing, attracting a large number of people and tourists. Currently, Chu Quyen communal house still preserves 13 ordinations of the Le Trung Hung, Tay Son and Nguyen dynasties along with many horizontal panels, parallel sentences, and artifacts of historical value. Through many renovations, especially a major restoration from 2007 to 2009, the communal house still retains its ancient beauty and original values. With typical values of history, architecture and art, Chu Quyen Communal House is a precious heritage of Thang Long - Hanoi, contributing to preserving the beauty of traditional village communal house culture and demonstrating the creative talent of our ancestors in the nation's history. According to Hanoi Landscapes and Monuments
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
Xa Tac Dan
Xa Tac Dan - "special" historical relic of Thang Long Xa Tac Dan is an important historical relic of the ancient capital of Thang Long, built in 1048 during the reign of King Ly Thai Tong. This is where feudal kings held ceremonies to worship the Earth God (Xa) and the Nong God (Tac), praying for peace and prosperity in the country, good harvests, and prosperity. In the monarchy, the Xa Tac Dan is considered a symbol of national sovereignty and the stability of the dynasty. In 2006, during the construction of the new Kim Lien street in Nam Dong ward, Dong Da district, Hanoi, traces of Xa Tac Dan were suddenly discovered after more than 200 years of being buried. This discovery has special significance, contributing to clarifying the planning of Thang Long citadel and affirming the historical value of the monument. According to historical books, Xa Tac Dan was built with clean soil taken from many localities across the country, demonstrating territorial unity and the spirit of national cohesion. The altar consists of two square floors, built according to the five elements principle with five colors symbolizing the five directions. Surrounding it are walls, lakes, screens and a system of steps to serve the court's sacrificial rituals. Today, the area where Xa Tac Dan was discovered is marked with stone stele to remember the location of the relic. This is not only a valuable archaeological heritage but also an important testament to the history, culture and beliefs of Thang Long citadel, contributing to preserving and promoting the cultural traditions of the Vietnamese people. According to the Management Board of Thang Long Imperial Citadel
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
Ba La Khe Stele Temple
Ba La Khe Stele Temple - Historical and spiritual cultural relic of Hanoi Bia Ba Temple is a historical - cultural relic located in the Temple - Pagoda - Bia Ba Temple complex in La Khe ward, Ha Dong district, Hanoi city. This is a valuable work in history, architecture and folk beliefs, and is also a famous spiritual destination for the people of the Capital. According to local legend, the temple worships the Virgin Mary Tran Thi Hien (1511–1538), a native of La Ninh village (now La Khe). Legend has it that she was the concubine of King Mac Thai Tong, famous for her talent and kindness. After her death, people built a temple to commemorate her contributions and honored her as the protector of the homeland. Over the centuries, Bia Ba Temple has become an important place of religious activities, closely associated with the cultural life of local people. The relic is imbued with the traditional architecture of the Northern Delta region with the Tam Quan gate, temple yard, Great Pagoda and Hau Palace arranged harmoniously in an ancient space. The harem is where the ancient stone stele dedicated to the Holy Lady is located, which is also the origin of the name "Ba Stele". Together with La Khe communal house and pagoda, the relic complex creates a unique cultural space, reflecting the history of formation and development of Ha Dong land. Not only has historical and architectural value, Bia Ba Temple also preserves many traditional local customs and rituals. Every year, especially at the beginning of spring, the full moon day and the first day of the lunar calendar, a large number of people and tourists come to offer incense, pray for peace, fortune and express their respect. With typical values of history, culture and beliefs, Beer Ba Temple is one of the typical relics contributing to preserving Hanoi's cultural identity and is a meaningful destination for domestic and foreign tourists. According to Bachlien.vn summary
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
Ghenh Temple
Ghenh Temple - Sacred temple worshiping Northern Palace Queen Le Ngoc Han Ghenh Temple, named Thien Quang Linh Tu, is located on the banks of the Red River, in Bo De, Long Bien, Hanoi. This is one of the famous temples of the Capital, not only because of its architecture and belief in worshiping the Mother Goddess, but also associated with the life of Northern Palace Queen Le Ngoc Han - the talented wife of Emperor Quang Trung. According to folk legend, after Queen Le Ngoc Han and her two children died, the remains of her mother and daughter were dug up by the Nguyen Dynasty and dropped into the Red River. The people of Ai Mo village quietly recovered, covered the grave and built a shrine to commemorate it. Over time, the temple was expanded into Ghenh Temple as it is today. In the people's consciousness, Queen Le Ngoc Han is revered as the reincarnation of Mother Thoai, the Holy Mother who governs rivers and waters in Vietnamese Mother Goddess worship. The temple was built in 1858 on a large plot of land next to the Red River. The worship system of Ghenh Temple has many unique features compared to other Mau temples. The main hall places the statue of Queen Le Ngoc Han in the center, along with many altars decorated according to traditional folk beliefs, creating a sacred space rich in cultural value. Every year, the Ghenh Temple festival is held from the 6th to the 12th of the eighth lunar month, highlighting the water procession ceremony on the Red River to pray for good weather and to commemorate Queen Le Ngoc Han. Besides, the custom of offering rice cakes and star fruit - a unique cultural feature of the temple - has been preserved by people for many generations. Not only is it a place for local people's religious activities, Ghenh Temple also preserves many valuable artifacts such as the Tu Duc bronze bell, the Long Dinh palanquin, the Mausoleum palanquin, along with the horizontal system, and parallel sentences praising the merits of Queen Le Ngoc Han and the beauty of the land by the Red River. Today, Ghenh Temple is a typical cultural and spiritual destination of Hanoi, attracting a large number of tourists and pilgrims to visit and worship. Source: Hanoi Landscapes and Monuments
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
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