Bac Ninh is known as the cradle of Vietnamese Buddhism, where hundreds of ancient pagodas and temples gather. Besides, this land also possesses many historical relics and mausoleums worshiping famous generals, marking the heroic history of the nation. Join 63Stravel to immediately explore these 22 historical relics in Bac Ninh!
Top 22 historical sites in Bac Ninh you should definitely explore
Check out 22 famous historical sites in Bac Ninh below for you to have the most interesting and meaningful discovery trip.
Phat Tich Temple
Phat Tich Pagoda (also known as Van Phuc Tu) is one of the most famous and oldest spiritual tourist attractions in Bac Ninh, only about 20 km from Hanoi. This more than 1,000-year-old pagoda bears the architectural imprint of the Ly Dynasty, standing out with majesty and harmony in every line.
Phat Tich Pagoda - Thousand-year-old ancient temple in Beijing
The special highlight of the pagoda is the 27m high blue stone Amitabha Buddha statue, one of the largest stone statues in Southeast Asia. In addition, the temple grounds also have Pho Quang Tower - a place to store relics of monks, contributing to the sacred and ancient look. Despite experiencing many war events, Phat Tich Pagoda was still restored and preserved, becoming a Historical-Cultural Monument in 1962, attracting tourists to explore and worship.
Temple of Lady Kho
Ba Chua Kho Temple, built during the Ly Dynasty, is one of the most famous and sacred spiritual tourist destinations in Bac Ninh. Every day, the temple welcomes many people to worship and offer incense, wishing for peace, fortune and convenience in their work. In particular, the story of the "negative capital loan" ritual of Ba Chua Kho is trusted by many people, hoping to bring positive fortune and help businesses run smoothly and prosper.
The temple not only has spiritual value but also bears the architectural imprint of the Ly Dynasty, located in the relic complex of the Co Me area with communal houses and pagodas. Legend has it that Lady Kho was a virtuous woman who contributed greatly to reclaiming land, establishing hamlets and managing food warehouses after the Nhu Nguyet victory in 1076. After she sacrificed herself to protect food for the villagers. , she was awarded the title of Phuc Than and people built a temple right at the old warehouse location to express their gratitude.
Having gone through the war with many losses, Ba Chua Kho Temple was restored in the years 1978-1980 and is still preserved intact. With a solemn space, from the three-entrance gate to the harem, every corner of the temple exudes antiquity and solemnity, making this an unmissable destination for those seeking peace and fortune. .
Dong Ho painting village
Dong Ho Painting Village with more than 400 years of history, is a unique symbol of Vietnamese folk art. Located on the Duong River in Thuan Thanh district, Bac Ninh, the village not only preserves sophisticated wood carving techniques but is also the cultural pride of the entire nation.
Dong Ho Painting Village - The essence of Vietnamese craft hundreds of years old
Dong Ho paintings stand out with rustic, meaningful lines, recreating the life and traditional customs of ancient Vietnamese people. Despite experiencing recession during the war and social upheavals, Dong Ho painting village still persists in preserving the craft of making paintings.
Today, this place is not only a center for painting production but also an attractive destination for tourists who want to experience the ancient cultural space. In 2013, the art of Dong Ho painting was recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage, affirming the sustainable value of a unique line of paintings that has always existed over time.
Cluster of communal house, temple and pagoda relics in Qua Cam village
Located in Viet Yen district, the cluster of relics of communal houses, temples, and pagodas in Qua Cam village not only preserves spiritual cultural values but is also associated with historical victories. Qua Cam Communal House is located on Tuong Mountain, once a key point in the Nhu Nguyet River defense line in the 11th century.
Rebuilt after being destroyed during the resistance war against the French, the communal house has a "nail" architecture, a funny-nosed tile roof and sturdy ironwood columns. The communal house worships Saint Tam Giang - the village tutelary god, with many ordinations from the Le and Nguyen dynasties, along with epitaphs marking traditional stories of the village.
Qua Cam Temple is located in Camp Sang, worshiping Princess Sanh, who has made great contributions to her homeland. As a concubine of King Tran Anh Tong, she was honored by the people as a blessed goddess after her death. This temple, despite many changes, was still beautifully rebuilt by the people on the old foundation, imbued with ancient architectural style and special spiritual value.
Kim Son Pagoda is located on Kim Son mountain, in the style of the Nguyen Dynasty, with a "nail" shaped architecture with a system of strong wooden columns and sophisticated worship statues. Not only is it a place to worship Buddha, the pagoda also worships Princess Sanh's mother and preserves many precious antiques. The pagoda festival is held on the 20th day of the first lunar month, attracting a large number of visitors.
This cluster of relics was recognized as a Historical Monument by the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1990, demonstrating the importance of Qua Cam in the nation's culture and history.
Luy Lau ancient citadel
Luy Lau ancient citadel (also known as Sieu Loai or Lung Khe) is located in Thanh Khuong commune, Thuan Thanh, Bac Ninh. With a history of more than 2,000 years from the Eastern Han Dynasty, this is one of the oldest citadels in Vietnam, second only to Co Loa. Luy Lau used to be a cultural and educational center and was considered the second capital of our country in the second century.
Luy Lau Ancient Citadel - Thousand year old citadel in Bac Ninh
Walking in the citadel, visitors will admire precious antiques and immerse themselves in the peaceful, ancient scenery. Lung Khe Stone Bridge - a bridge paved with 20 stone slabs leading to Lung Khe Temple - is an ideal check-in point, attracting those who love taking photos.
In addition, you can also visit nearby spiritual works such as Binh Pagoda, Phi Tuong Pagoda, Si Nhiep Temple... Famous places not only to visit but also to burn incense and find a peaceful place and quiet.
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But Thap Pagoda
Honored as a special National Monument, But Thap Pagoda has gone through many ups and downs over time, still retaining its mossy and quiet beauty. The pagoda's unique name comes from the Bao Nghiem stone tower with its shape rising high like a pen, standing tall in the sky.
But Thap Pagoda Bac Ninh - A place to store sacred Buddhist Treasures
Located on the romantic Duong River, the pagoda is covered with green moss, bringing a feeling of peace and quiet. Visitors coming here will be able to leisurely walk in the large campus, letting their souls wander in a pure spiritual space. This is truly an ideal stop for those looking for peace and contemplation.
In particular, Bao Nghiem Tower makes visitors admire the sophisticated beauty when each stone slab is meticulously arranged by artisans, perfect down to every detail. But Thap Pagoda also stands out with seven rows of adjacent ancient houses, forming a majestic "Cong" shape, in harmony with the surrounding natural scenery.
Temple of the King and Lady of the Ancients
The Temple of King Ba Thuy To is located in Viem Xa village (Bac Ninh), the only place among the 49 original Quan Ho villages of Bac Ninh and Bac Giang to worship the Quan Ho Patriarch. Built during the Le Dynasty and recognized as a National Historical Site in 1994, the temple has undergone many restorations with its majestic beauty, in harmony with the natural landscape.
The temple's architecture is in Dinh style with two buildings: the Great Temple and the Hau Palace. The Dai Pagoda has three compartments, a tiled roof with a pair of dragons flanking the top of the roof, while the new Harem Palace was restored in 2018 to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Quan Ho being recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. type.
King Ba not only gave birth to the Quan Ho melody but also taught rice growing, mulberry growing and cloth weaving, traditional occupations still maintained by Viem Xa village to this day. Every year, the festival takes place on February 6-7 with ceremonies, processions and traditional Quan ho singing. On January 10, the temple also held a Quan Ho singing contest in early spring, attracting a large number of artists to participate, contributing to preserving and teaching the quintessence of Quan Ho to the younger generation.
Ham Long Pagoda
Ham Long Pagoda is an ancient temple more than 1,000 years old in Bac Ninh, not only famous for its ancient architectural beauty but also associated with mysterious spiritual stories. Built during the Ly Dynasty, the pagoda is located on the slopes of Long Linh mountain, surrounded by mountains such as Phuong Hoang, Ky Lan and Turtle, creating a special feng shui terrain.
Ham Long Pagoda - The famous temple of the dead in Kinh Bac
The pagoda has a strong Ly Dynasty architecture, with moss-covered towers, an ironwood Tam Bao area and a sophisticated layout. The campus is more than 9,000m² including works such as Tam Quan, the Patriarch's house, the Monk's house and many ancient stupas. In particular, the pagoda also preserves 14 ancient tomb towers from the Tran and Le dynasties along with bronze Buddha statues with elegant charisma and sophisticated casting art.
Ham Long Pagoda is also known as the largest "pagoda that traps dead and mourns" in Vietnam. According to legend, Zen master Nhu Trung Lan Giac once created dharma protections to relieve the dead and help the spirits escape soon. Thanks to this sacred reputation, many families come to the temple to cut the insects and send their souls that have not yet passed away.
Festivals and activities at the pagoda attract a large number of Buddhists and tourists, with many people coming to pray for wealth, fortune, and to admire the pure scenery. Ham Long Pagoda is not only a spiritual destination but also a place to preserve cultural values, guiding people to good things and away from evil.
Bac Ninh Cathedral
Bac Ninh Cathedral is located on Ngo Gia Tu Street, Ninh Xa, only 300m from Bac Ninh ancient citadel, and is a long-standing religious and cultural symbol. Started in 1889 by Bishop Antonio Le and completed in 1892, the church is not only an important place for religious activities but also a special historical heritage of Bac Ninh diocese.
In Italian Baroque style, the church is designed in the shape of a cross, with 12 main columns symbolizing the 12 apostles. The highlight is two 22m high towers, said to symbolize the image of brother and sister of the Quan Ho homeland. Inside the tower hang three bronze bells from the 19th century, ringing regularly, becoming familiar sounds associated with life here.
The church's interior space is airy and impressive, with a sanctuary made from red rosewood, a lattice ceiling and glass paintings depicting the 20 mysteries of the Rosary. This place also houses the statue of the Queen of the Holy Rosary - a gift from the Spanish Dominican Fathers, and the statue of St. Joseph Hoang Luong Canh, a martyr canonized by Pope John Paul II.
Despite the war and a restoration in 1990, the church still retains its ancient and sacred beauty. Today, this place is not only the center of religious activities for parishioners but also attracts tourists and young people to visit, explore the architectural beauty and find a peaceful place in their spiritual life.
Church of 18 Doctors surnamed Nguyen
Located in Kim Doi village, Kim Chan ward, Bac Ninh city, the 18th Doctor Nguyen Church was built in the late 15th century on the old house of Mr. Nguyen Lung - the founder of this place. The project was expanded with the Tien Te house in 1990 and the water pavilion in 2015. Currently the entire campus has been surrounded by protective walls, the pond area and water pavilion have been renovated to be spacious and clean.
Church of 18 Doctors of the Nguyen family Ranked as a national relic
The church facing west has Nhi style architecture, including the front hall and back hall. The altar has 3 compartments, an open space with a tiled roof, the roofs and rafters are embossed with delicate patterns. The sturdy wooden frame structure follows the style of stacking beams and gong stands, demonstrating the ingenuity in traditional construction techniques. The back hall consists of 5 compartments, the middle gate is carved with the Tho character pattern and the structure of the main structure is sophisticated, reflecting the characteristics of Vietnamese communal house and pagoda architecture.
The church is a place to worship ancestors, famous academics and teachers who have contributed to educating the next generation, contributing to maintaining the Nguyen family's tradition of studiousness and academics. With profound historical and cultural significance, the work has been ranked as a National Historical and Cultural Relic according to Decision No. 100-VH/QD dated January 21, 1989.
Cluster of relics: Van Mau Temple - Nghe Chu Mau - Co Trach House
For a long time, the Kinh Bac region, along the banks of the Cau River, has passed down the belief of worshiping Saint Tam Giang - three talented generals of Trieu Quang Phuc, who had the merit of fighting the Luong invaders in the 6th century. Among about 372 villages worshiping Saints, Van Duong commune stands out with a cluster of unique relics: Nghe Chu Mau, Co Trach House and Van Mau Temple.
Van Mau Temple was built right after the Saints' mother, Phung Thi Nhan, passed away. The temple is located on high ground, shaped like a "dragon's jaw," with wells on both sides that are likened to dragon eyes. Although it was destroyed in 1952, the temple was restored and expanded by people in many stages, retaining its typical sophisticated architectural features.
Co Trach's house is not far from the temple, where Ms. Phung Thi Nhan lives. After her death, the house became a place of worship and was restored many times to honor the merit of the mother who gave birth to Thanh Tam Giang.
Nghe Chu Mau with ancient architecture still retains four green stone statues symbolizing the Saints. This relic contains many valuable documents and antiques, deeply reflecting local history and culture.
In 1989, the Van Duong relic complex was recognized as a National Historical Site, affirming its profound cultural and spiritual value. At the same time, it is a symbol of patriotism and national heroism.
Cluster of communal and temple relics at Dieu Son Pagoda
The Dieu Son temple and pagoda relic cluster is located at the foot of Dieu Son mountain, Thi Cau ward, Bac Ninh city, bearing deep historical and cultural imprints. Majorly restored in 1687 and many times through different stages, the current architecture belongs to the Nguyen Dynasty, with a "first Saint, then Buddha" layout.
The temple has a Nhi-shaped structure, including an altar with 3 compartments and 2 wings with a durable ironwood frame and a harem, a place to worship Saint Giong's mother and the ancient horizontal panel "Mother Nghi Thien Ha". Dieu Son Temple also worships Saint Tam Giang and General Tran Luu and his wife, heroes who contributed to the resistance war against the Ming invaders.
Next to the temple, Dieu Son Pagoda has Dinh architecture with 5 compartments forecourt and 3 compartments for Upper Palace. The pagoda still preserves many precious relics such as statues, bronze bells and stone stele from the Nguyen Dynasty.
With unique historical and artistic value, the Dieu Son relic complex was ranked as a national historical and cultural relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1990.
Dai Bi Pagoda, Bac Ninh
Dai Bi Pagoda (Bac Ninh) (also known as Tay Pagoda or To Pagoda) is located in Van Ty village, Thai Bao commune, Gia Binh district, on the south bank of Duong River. This is an ancient temple with a long history, built by Huyen Quang in 1305 (Quy Mao) during a visit to his parents' hometown. The pagoda is named "Great Compassion" to honor the compassion of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, with the meaning of saving sentient beings from earthly suffering.
Over time, the pagoda has been renovated many times during the Le and Nguyen dynasties, but still retains its unique ancient architecture. The temple grounds are divided into many areas: Tam Bao, Front Street, Upper Palace, and Tam To Temple. The Tam Bao area faces south, featuring a sturdy ironwood frame and graceful curved roofs. Inside are exquisite statues, most of which were created during the Nguyen Dynasty.
Dai Bi Pagoda's famous architecture in Kinh Bac region attracts many tourists
Behind Tam Bao is the stele house, where the names of the patriarchs are recorded, and nearby is the temple worshiping Tam To - the three patriarchs of the Truc Lam Zen sect: Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong, Phap Loa and Huyen Quang. Statues of the ancestors are skillfully carved, showing a pure demeanor.
Dai Bi Pagoda impresses with its quiet, harmonious space and green trees, bringing a sense of peace to visitors. Over time, moss-covered tile roofs, faded stone shelves with engravings, and ancient trees further highlight the quiet, historical beauty of this place. In 1990, the pagoda was recognized as a national historical and cultural relic, attracting many tourists to come to worship and meditate.
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Dinh Bang Communal House
One of the great check-in locations in Bac Ninh that you should not miss is Dinh Bang village communal house. Built in the late 18th century, the communal house stands out with its unique and ancient architecture. The structure of the communal house includes a main room with walls on both sides, gradually increasing in height, creating a spacious space for meetings of the villagers.
When you set foot in the communal house, you will be fascinated by the exquisite reliefs, with more than 500 sculptures richly depicting aspects of local culture and history, bringing a feeling of majesty and solemnity. . This place is not only a cultural symbol of Bac Ninh but also a testament to the talent of ancient artisans. Dinh Bang communal house was recognized as a National Monument in 1961, an ideal destination for those who want to explore the traditional beauty of Vietnamese culture.
Do Xa pagoda communal house
Do Xa Pagoda is located in the center of Do Xa neighborhood, Ninh Xa ward, Bac Ninh city, and is one of the prominent pagodas of this land. Combined with Do Xa Communal House, the pagoda forms a harmonious architectural complex, without walls, providing an airy space and close to nature. Recognized as a National Historical and Architectural Monument in 1992, Do Xa Pagoda stands out with its traditional, sophisticated architecture in every carved detail, demonstrating the talents of artisans through system of Buddha statues and worship objects.
Do Xa Pagoda is ranked as a National Monument
The Three Jewels Court of the pagoda is designed in the Dinh style with a 5-compartment Front Hall and a 4-compartment Upper Palace, opened to the southwest by a table-style door, leading into the yard with 7 green stone steps. The pagoda's roof is tiled, prominent with the name "Quang Minh Tu" exquisitely decorated in Chinese characters. The temple grounds also include auxiliary buildings such as the Tam Quan gate, the Patriarch's house, the model house and the monk's house, all of which have harmonious and traditional beauty.
Do Xa Pagoda also preserves many precious artifacts such as Linh bi stele tu bi ky (1706), bronze bell cast in 1898 and Buddha statues of the Nguyen Dynasty. Do Xa Pagoda Festival takes place from the 13th to 15th of the first lunar month, becoming a religious and belief center for local people, contributing to education and promoting community solidarity to help each person lead a good path. and eliminate evil.
Bac Ninh ancient citadel
Built in 1805, Bac Ninh Citadel is a typical symbol of Vietnam's ancient military architecture. The citadel stretches from Yen Xa village to Do Xa, associated with the cultural and spiritual life of Bac Ninh people, even mentioned in famous quan ho songs of the region.
The citadel is protected by a moat and has four gates, along with a long wall system built of bricks (previously using soil and laterite), creating a majestic appearance for the building. With a length of more than 200 meters and a height of over 4 meters, Bac Ninh Citadel still retains its grandeur and majesty, becoming one of the most beautiful citadels in the North, preserving many precious historical and cultural values. treasure.
Dau Pagoda
Dau Pagoda was built in 187 and completed in 226, located in Dau area. With the "Internal, foreign" architecture, Dau Pagoda includes a front hall, incense burner and upper hall, creating a sacred space, blending Indian Buddhism and Vietnamese folk beliefs.
Dau Pagoda Bac Ninh - The oldest Buddhist temple in Vietnam
Prominent in the pagoda complex is the nine-storey Hoa Phong tower, symbolizing the cosmic mountain, with the clear blue lake and ancient tower garden next to it, creating a peaceful and quiet space. Ranked as a special national historical and cultural relic in 2013, Dau Pagoda is not only a place of worship but also an attractive destination for tourists to explore culture and history.
Temple of Nguyen Phuc Xuyen
Nguyen Phuc Xuyen Temple is located in Dai Phuc ward, Bac Ninh city, and is a historical relic with great cultural value. Located on a beautiful land and open space, the temple was built to honor Nguyen Phuc Xuyen, a highly influential figure in Kinh Bac history.
Born in 1613, he studied Confucianism but had a passion for Zen, and was famous for his talent in making medicine and treating people and even Lord Trinh. After his death in 1696, his descendants established a temple to commemorate and continue his career.
The temple currently preserves many valuable documents and artifacts, especially documents in Chinese characters from the Nguyen Dynasty such as horizontal panels, parallel sentences and bronze bells. These artifacts not only mark the life and career of Nguyen Phuc Xuyen but also reflect the customs and cultural life of the people here since ancient times.
Phuc An Pagoda, Bac Ninh
Phuc An Pagoda is a prominent destination in Bac Ninh, located in An Dong village, Lac Ve commune, Tien Du district. This area was once a fertile land, rich in legends and national cultural heritage.
Built in 1599 under the reign of King Le Trung Hung, the pagoda went through many historical ups and downs and only 5 ancestral halls remained in 1951. By 1993, people joined hands to repair and expand the pagoda with many Constructions such as the Three Jewels, the Patriarch's house and the bell tower.
The pagoda is considered sacred, once sheltered the king, and was later named An Dong. Over time, despite facing natural disasters and wars, the people's respect has helped the pagoda revive and preserve its traditions. Today, Phuc An Pagoda is not only spacious but also attracts many tourists to visit and worship, becoming an important part of the local spiritual and cultural life.
Bac Ninh Temple of Literature
Bac Ninh Temple of Literature was built during the Le Dynasty, symbolizing the studious tradition of Kinh Bac. Located about 30km from Hanoi, this is one of six literary temples in Vietnam, clearly reflecting the historical and cultural values of feudal dynasties.
Initially, the Temple of Literature was located on Chau Son Mountain, Thi Cau but was moved to its current location in 1893 after being damaged. The project includes many items such as three gates, front altar, back hall and two rows on the left and right, with exquisitely decorated three gates.
Bac Ninh Temple of Literature - Echoing forever the fragrance of the land of studiousness
The 5-compartment altar hall with elaborate motifs, a place to worship talented men such as Confucius and Duke Zhou, has been vividly portrayed in doctoral stone stele. In particular, 15 doctorate steles honor 677 doctors from 1075 to 1919, who contributed to the cause of building and protecting the country.
The stele "Bac Ninh province restores the Temple of Literature Bi Ky" praises the role of the Temple of Literature and the contributions of the community in the restoration work. Bac Ninh Temple of Literature is now not only a historical relic but also a cultural center, regularly organizing memorial activities and encouraging the tradition of studiousness, attracting a large number of students to offer incense and study. from shining examples. On the full moon day of January every year, a memorial incense offering ceremony is also held, expressing gratitude to ancestors and praying for peace in the country and people.
Do Temple and Tombs of Ly Dynasty Kings
Besides the ancient citadel and pagodas, Do Temple is one of the prominent destinations in Bac Ninh, attracting a large number of tourists every year. This place is not only a place of worship for the eight Ly Dynasty kings but also a cultural heritage with rich historical significance. After many restorations, Do Temple still retains its original architectural beauty, blending folk and royal styles.
Located on a 31,000m² campus, Do Temple offers a fresh natural space with a peaceful lake and exquisite carved details. The main shrine area stands out with important historical content such as the Capital Relocation Edict and the poem Nam Quoc Son Ha, expressing the national pride and spirituality of the Vietnamese people. With the perfect combination of architecture and landscape, Do Temple becomes an ideal stop for those who love to explore culture and history.
Phu Lang Pottery Village
When arriving in Phu Vo, don't forget to visit Phu Lang pottery village - an ancient village located on the romantic Cau River. Here, you will not only be fascinated by the peaceful natural beauty but also have the opportunity to learn about the delicate process of creating beautiful ceramic products.
Phu Lang pottery village has a history dating back to the Tran Dynasty and is still preserved to this day. Visitors will admire many unique ceramic products, from household items to decorative art works.
Phu Lang Pottery Village - Famous pottery village of 700 years in Kinh Bac
In particular, this place is famous for its bong-touch joinery technique, a unique method of creating ceramic products with high artistic value. Take time to immerse yourself in this unique cultural space, where tradition and creativity collide in a wonderful way.
Hopefully the above article has given you an interesting and overview of the unique historical relics in Bac Ninh. Each location not only contains cultural and historical value but is also a testament to the development of this land. If you plan to explore this land full of potential and tradition, don't forget to access the 63Stravel application to book a Bac Ninh hotel room at attractive discounts! Wishing you a trip full of experiences and memorable memories!
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Update day : 29/10/2024
The famous Khuon Than tourist area is located in Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang province. The current destination is about 100km from Hanoi and about 50km from Bac Giang city (Chu street). From the center of Chu town, turn left about 10 km, a beautiful scene appears before your eyes. The clear blue lake reflects the clouds and sky along with undulating islands. Khuon Than Lake not only has simple beauty but also makes visitors captivated. This place has the beauty of harmony between air - sky - earth. A fresh landscape and ecological environment. Khuon Than Lake appears prominently in the midst of a colorful natural painting. That painting was woven from the vast green of the forest, sky, clouds, and mountains. With an area of about 240 hectares, this place is surrounded by lush pine, indigo, and acacia mangium forests. That scene is further enhanced by the brilliant red color of the lychee hills in harvest season. In addition, there are trees leaning over to shine. The beauty of Khuon Than Lake becomes even more attractive by the large and small islands emerging in the middle of the water. The islands are covered with pine trees and various fruit trees. The Creator has given Khuon Than tourist area a wonderful scenery. Coming here, visitors can relax on a yacht. Floating in the middle of the lake, feel the immensity and peace and immerse yourself in the magical natural scenery. The beauty of sky, clouds, and water blend together before your eyes. When reaching the top of Khuon Than Lake dam, visitors can feel the vast, majestic, and poetic scenery of the forest. In particular, during the rainy season, water flows from the top of Khuan Than dam rushing down into the valley along the lake, creating a spectacular scene. On the way, visitors can stop to visit floating islands. On these islands are planted pine trees and fruit trees: lychee, longan, etc. The space is vast, peaceful, lyrical and poetic. Sitting on the cool green grass, under the shady rows of pine trees. Or lie down in swinging hammocks under the longan trees. Immerse yourself completely in nature, the gentle breeze blowing away all your worries. Each place will have its own time to fully display its inherent beauty. With Khuon Than Lake, this place has cool, fresh air so you can come at any time of the year. However, summer is probably the most ideal season to come here. Contrast to the dusty heat of the city. In the summer, you can take the time to go to Khuan Than area. This place brings you the coolness of the lake and fresh air. Not only that, you can also admire the red color of the brilliant lychee hills and enjoy delicious lychees. A comfortable, pleasant feeling here. The space, scenery, and people here have made Ho Khuon Than tourist area an interesting destination. Experiencing Khuon Than Lake will definitely be an unforgettable memory with the beauty of the people, the dreamy scenery with a strange appeal in the middle of a mountainous landscape. This place is an ideal destination for those who love and explore nature. It is also a stopping place for those who want to find a peaceful and relaxing place.
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March to October
Each province and city in Vietnam is blessed with rich natural scenery and unique landscapes. Bac Giang is no exception to that favor. Referring to Bac Giang, we think of spiritual relics such as Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, Bo Da Pagoda, Lo Hanh Communal House, Dinh Huong Tomb, and Ho Ngo Tomb associated with a unique and long-standing traditional culture. Referring to Bac Giang, we mention famous tourist destinations such as Dong Cao, Suoi Nuoc Vang, Cam Son Lake,... and we cannot help but mention Khe Ro Primeval Forest. The reason this place has such a name is due to the terrain characteristics with deep ravines, high mountains, old forests and especially when the weather changes, sounds like waterfalls can be heard in Khe Ro. That's why the people here call it "Giant Khuoi Lo" which in Mandarin means Khe Ro. Located in the West Yen Tu conservation area, the natural scenery in Khe Ro primeval forest is extremely wild and a bit mysterious enough to make tourists curious. Therefore, this place is quickly becoming an interesting destination for tourists who love to explore and want to relax with nature. Khe Ro primeval forest has a total natural area of 7,153 hectares, located in three basins: Khe Ro, Khe Din and Khe Nuoc Vang. The forests here are very rich in animals and plants, especially rare species. In particular, Khe Ro primeval forest is very famous for its over 500-year-old love tree, which is both a dating place, a place to get married, and a place to witness many beautiful love stories of boys and girls. An Lac. Due to the terrain characteristics, this place quickly became an attractive weekend resort and eco-tourism area. Coming to Khe Ro, visitors can not only immerse themselves in the clear spring water, but also experience many interesting fun activities, especially activities to experience the life and culture of the people. Currently in the village, there are many households with overnight accommodation services for tourists with a capacity of several dozen guests per night.
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From January to December
"Father's death anniversary in August, Mother's death anniversary in March", every year on March 30 and April 1 of the lunar calendar, people of all ethnic groups in the foothills of the West slope of Yen Tu, Luc Nam district (Bac Giang) enthusiastically celebrate Suoi Mo Association. The festival commemorates the goddess My Nuong Que Hoa, revered as the Holy Mother of Thuong Ngan, who publicly cleared land, opened cool streams, and taught people to cultivate for a prosperous life. According to ancient documents, Suoi Mo Temple worships the Holy Mother Thuong Ngan who was once ordained: "Extremely powerful divine powers, twelve goddesses of Vuc Mo". The Mother Goddess Thuong Ngan worshiped at Suoi Mo is My Nuong Que Hoa, daughter of King Hung Dinh Vuong and Queen An Nuong. The Queen gave birth to her under a cinnamon tree and then passed away. Growing up, Que Hoa always missed her mother, so she went into the deep forest to find traces of her gentle mother. Coming to the valley that is today's Nghia Phuong commune, the land was flat and spacious but the vegetation was withered and ragged due to frequent droughts. Que Hoa thought that she had to find water for the people to live. After many days of hard travel, the princess came across a vast lake, wondering how to open a way to bring the cool water to the dry place, when an old man with white hair and beard gave him a book to practice life-saving miracles. Que My Nuong then set up a palace as a place to practice and was successful. She spread out her five fingers and pressed down, creating a strange force that caused the mountain to crack, rocks to rumble, and water from the ravines to rush downhill to the lowlands and then flow into a smooth stream. Since then, trees have grown, birds have come, and people's lives have become increasingly prosperous. At that time, My Nuong Que Hoa and her 12 maids flew to the sky on five-colored clouds. To commemorate her gratitude, the villagers built an altar at the place where she brought water from the source and called it Suoi Mo temple. Later generations were honored as the Holy Mother of the Thousand. Suoi Mo has murmuring water all year round, originating from the Da Vach and Ho Chuoi area and then flowing downstream through five consecutive mother and child waterfalls. Legend has it that it is the five-finger mark of Princess My Nuong. Along the sacred stream, people built a complex of relics including: Ha Temple, Middle Temple and Thuong Temple. Old vestiges show that the relic complex dates back to the Le - Mac dynasties and has been repaired and embellished through many stages. Coming to Suoi Mo festival means coming to the charming beauty of mountains and water. With a distance of 7 km, visitors can admire the panoramic view of this place with fresh spring water and green trees and a system of works: Ha Temple, Trung Temple, Thuong Temple, Quan Ngua Beach, Tran Temple, Ba Area. Bay Platform Palace, Hon Trung Pagoda, Xoan Communal House and Ho Bac Pagoda... Thuong Temple is located halfway up Vuc Mo mountain. From here you can cover the entire Trung Temple area, Ha Temple area and part of the valley of Nghia Phuong commune. The temple was originally created from the stone roof of the mountainside. Looking down at Suoi Mo flowing from Thum Thum waterfall. From here down, Suoi Mo gradually widens and has many large and small waterfalls. Trung Temple at the foot of Vuc Mo mountain on the right bank of this stream, has a spacious and airy space. Cool spring water flows down to Ha Temple. The larger-scale Ha Temple is located in the middle of the valley. During the festival, this is the place where visitors from all over gather to pay their respects to the temple. Suoi Mo Temple Festival is a cultural festival of ethnic people from many villages and communes at the foot of the mountain on the western slope of Yen Tu (Luc Nam). Dum and Quynh villages in Nghia Phuong commune from ancient times to the present, on festival days, there is a procession of colors, tablets and offerings to Suoi Mo temple. In addition, the temple festival also organizes competitions in archery, ethnic martial arts, wrestling, chess, swinging, cockfighting... A unique and distinctive cultural feature indispensable in the Suoi Mo festival, associated with The main worship figure at the temple is the ritual of serving the Saint on festival days. In recent years, with the attention and direction of the cultural industry, Suoi Mo Festival also organizes a festival of adoration rituals, to honor and preserve the cultural beauty of Mother Goddess worship.
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From January to December
Suoi Mo eco-tourism area is located on the spiritual route from Bac Giang city to Thanh Son town (Son Dong) connecting with many attractive tourist areas and destinations such as: Vinh Nghiem Pagoda (Yen Dung); spiritual - ecological tourism area of West Yen Tu, Khe Ro (Son Dong), and adjacent to Quang Ninh and Hai Duong provinces, becoming a tourist destination connecting transit with tourist destinations in the relic complex - scenic spots in the East and West of Yen Tu, along with Con Son - Kiep Bac relics and other tourist attractions of the 3 provinces. Suoi Mo eco-tourism area has historical, cultural and religious value, including a system of 3 main temples: Lower - Middle - Upper worshiping the Holy Mother of the Upper Thousand Princess Que Mi Nuong, daughter of the second Hung King. IX - the person who publicly opened the fat abyss, brought water to the fields, and taught people how to grow crops and raise livestock. Suoi Mo Temple with its ancient features and historical cultural values preserved here was recognized as a National Historical Site in 1988. Suoi Mo Temple Festival takes place every year on the 30th of January. The 3rd and 1st and 2nd days of the 4th lunar month are to pray for good harvests and are also an opportunity for people to express their gratitude to Princess Que My Nuong, attracting thousands of tourists from all over to pray for blessings and fortune. .. The festival imbued with national identity was recognized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national intangible cultural heritage in 2015. At the same time, Suoi Mo Ecotourism Area also has relics Other nearby areas such as: Tran Temple, Boy Lech Temple, Co Be Xanh Temple, Quan Temple...; Historical relics of a heroic time of the nation such as Quan Ngua Beach, Ba Dinh Bay Platform area during the Tran Dynasty...; Relics bearing the mark of Buddhism in Truc Lam Yen Tu such as: Ho Bac Pagoda, Hon Egg Pagoda... create Suoi Mo cultural and spiritual tourism complex. One of the things that any tourist who has ever been to Suoi Mo cannot forget is the ecological beauty of the mountains, forests, streams, and waterfalls here. Stretching over an area of thousands of hectares, Suoi Mo's primary forest system is extremely rich and diverse, creating a condition for sustainable development of eco-tourism - resort. Suoi Mo has two main waterfall systems: Suoi Mo waterfall and Thum Thum waterfall with majestic and poetic beauty. Each waterfall system has many majestic waterfalls, each step has its own beauty, and especially at the foot of these waterfalls there are extremely interesting natural baths. Coming to Suoi Mo on hot summer afternoons, visitors will be able to soak in the cool water and then let the water from above pour down caressingly all over their bodies like a physical therapy to help dispel the pain. stress and fatigue after hard working days or choose your own space on chairs and stone beds to rest and feel the beauty of Suoi Mo mountains and forests. In Suoi Mo Ecotourism Area, there is also Suoi Mo reservoir with a total water surface area of more than 30 hectares, around the lake are flat green lawns suitable for various types of tourism such as: camping picnics, fishing, boating... At the same time, with a system of primeval forests, Suoi Mo rocky plateau is an attractive destination for young people who are passionate about backpacking and mountain climbing to explore the beauty of nature here. Suoi Mo is identified as an important highlight in tourism development of Bac Giang province, always receiving attention for construction investment. Recently, the infrastructure of Suoi Mo Ecotourism Area has gradually been completed. Many important investment items with a total amount of hundreds of billions of VND such as: Suoi Mo lake project, Suoi Mo landscape protection forest, tourist area infrastructure investment project; upgrading and repairing Ha Temple, Van Theater and campus; Tran Temple suspension bridge; tourist route construction around Suoi Mo lake; The work of repairing and embellishing the Trung Temple relic area...
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From January to December
Duc La Pagoda (also known as Vinh Nghiem Pagoda) is located on a low hill in Duc La Pine, Tri Yen Commune, Yen Dung District, Bac Giang Province. Duc La Pagoda is located about 18 km from the city center. Maybe that's why this place is free from the hustle and bustle of the city. The pagoda was built from the beginning of the reign of Ly Thai To (1010-1028) until the reign of King Tran Thanh Tong (1258-1278). The pagoda was a place where many high-ranking monks practiced. Therefore, the pagoda has been renovated to be more magnificent and splendid. The pagoda is also the place where King Tran Nhan Tong came to receive ordination and founded the Vietnamese Zen Buddhist sect. At Duc La Pagoda, King Tran Nhan Tong, Phap Loa and Huyen Quang created the Truc Lam Tam To of the Truc Lam Zen sect. Duc La Pagoda stands out with its charming and poetic natural landscape. The pagoda is located on a low hill, at the confluence of Luc Nam and Thuong rivers. Surrounding the pagoda is Co Tien Mountain. A great location, meeting the mountains and rivers. Not noisy or bustling, standing here, people seem to be immersed in the vastness of heaven and earth. Duc La Pagoda is located on a large campus with an area of about 10,000 square meters. The beginning is Tam Quan gate and then Tien Duong. Entering the temple yard, the old imprints that are still preserved appear right before your eyes. Among them, the large 6-sided stele of Hoang Dinh year is considered the oldest. Duc La Pagoda has a unique architectural style, preserved for thousands of years. The pagoda has a structure with 4 blocks: the pagoda is shaped like the letter "cong", on both sides there are rows of Ta vu and Huu vu. The rows in the pagoda are spacious with 18 compartments. Duc La Pagoda is also known for its sophisticated and artistic sculpture values. Shown most clearly through the system of Buddha statues arranged in 3 main blocks: Three Jewels, First Patriarch's House and Second Patriarch's House. Besides, the pagoda also retains many valuable relics. Notable to mention are the horizontal panels - couplets and the epitaph system with 8 panels recording the historical and development process of Vinh Nghiem Buddhist Center.
Bac Ninh 3536 view
From January to December
Cam Son Lake is located in Son Hai commune, Luc Ngan district, Bac Giang province, and is considered the fourth largest irrigation project in the country. The main task of the lake is to provide water for agricultural production. Although it has an average area of 2,600 hectares, in the summer and during times of heavy rain, the lake surface can expand to more than 3,000 hectares. Cam Son Lake is surrounded by majestic high mountains and lush green forests, creating a enchanting natural space. To get to Cam Son Lake, you can drive from the center of Hanoi along a road about 100km long. On the way, you will have to pass Long Bien bridge and Tu Son town, then go to Bac Ninh and drive about 22km to Bac Giang. Here, you will continue to follow Highway 31 to Chu town (Luc Ngan) and find a left turn to go to Khuon Than lake (provincial road 289). When you arrive at Kien Thanh commune committee, you are only about 15km away from Cam Son Lake. However, because the road is quite far and includes many different sections, to ensure the safety of your trip, you should go with a large group of people and rest periodically along the way. In addition, you can also ask local people for more specific directions to avoid getting lost and wasting time. Cam Son Lake is a suitable tourist destination to visit at any time of the year. However, according to the experience of those who have been here, summer is the best time to experience the open space and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the lake. You can camp with friends or experience swimming in the lake here. In addition, autumn is also a great time to travel to Cam Son Lake, at this time the climate is cool and the trees begin to change leaves, creating a romantic natural space. If you want to experience the bright red lychee crop of Luc Ngan hills, you can plan to come here around June or July. This is also the time to immerse yourself in the harvest atmosphere of the residents. local. Cam Son Lake is like a charming natural painting of mountains and water, with the special feature of this place being that the lake shore is surrounded by overlapping mountains. People travel mainly by boat, preserving many traditional cultural features. When coming here, visitors will admire the wild beauty of high mountains and rows of green trees creating shadows on the fresh lake surface. In addition, hundreds of large and small islands undulating in the middle of the lake surface enhance the feeling like you are living in a miniature version of Ha Long, in Bac Giang. You may not know, the romance and poetic nature here once inspired musician Pho Duc Phuong to create the song "Lake on the Mountain", which has become a famous work to this day. In addition, you can travel with your loved ones to small islands and admire the majestic clouds and mountains at Cam Son Lake by motorboat. In addition to admiring the beautiful nature, visitors can also participate in many interesting activities at Cam Son Lake such as boating, climbing, fishing,... This will definitely make your trip more enjoyable. becomes full of excitement and meaning. Not only that, Cam Son Lake tourist area is also a "hot" destination in Bac Giang, attracting many young tourists to come here for camping and picnics. After exploring the island on the boat, you can stop by the fishing village to buy specialty products such as shrimp and fresh fish. In addition, you can visit the surrounding houses to buy hill chicken and rent the homeowner's kitchen to cook the typical dishes of this land yourself. This is truly a great experience to learn about local culture, customs and feel the warmth and friendliness of the people here.
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From January to December
Van Coc communal house is also known as Bai Ca communal house, people in the area often call it Bai communal house. Bai Ca communal house used to worship the saint Cao Son Dai Vuong together with Bai Xanh communal house. For some reason, this communal house was divided into two (upper communal house of Xanh village, lower communal house of Bai village. Both communal houses are located at the foot of the western mountain of Bai Mountain, one of the mountain ranges in the Nham Bien Son range or the 99-top anchor mountain. The village is spread out along the mountain slope like a flying Coc, looking down at the sunken field which is a lake Lang Bac in the past. Looking from above, Van Coc village looked like a Big Coc, the body was Bai Mountain, the head was Don Mountain, and the two long wings spread out on both sides were Van Coc village. The communal house was located under the eyes of the coc . Van Coc communal house is located in Van Trung commune, Viet Yen district, Bac Giang province. This is the place to worship the village's Tutelary God, Saint Cao Son Dai Vuong. Duc Cao Son is from Lang Xuong Cave, Thanh Chau district, Gia Hung district, Son Tay religion. He is the son of Nguyen Hanh and Dau Thi Loan. He was born because his parents were told in a dream that the god was reincarnated. So when he grew up, he was very intelligent in martial arts and knowledgeable about heavenly books. When the country had foreign invaders, King Due Vuong issued an edict to go everywhere to find talented and virtuous people to help the country. He immediately returned to the court to apply for the position and was immediately employed. He was appointed by Tan Vien Son Thanh as a senior general. With the wholehearted help of the local people - gods and people, he soon completed the work. When the Thuc army arrived, he was beaten to a pulp by his generals (afterwards he had to make peace with the Hung dynasty). After the war against the Thuc invaders, he returned to the army where he had built a stronghold to repay the people's kindness. When finished, he was ordered to return to court. Then the king sent him back to enjoy his fortune in Thanh Hoa and there the court ordained him as the Supreme God of Blessing and Strength for the places that had previously gone to fight the enemy and had received help from the people, so they had to establish a place of worship forever. His Holiness Cao Son Dai Vuong. According to Dinh's family tree, Trang Van Coc previously had an ancient temple in the communal house area, then moved it to the middle of the village. The current communal house was built in the year Mau Ty - Le Canh Hung dynasty (1788) and was built by Duong Tuong Cong - Tu Quoc Co. The communal house currently has 5 rooms, 2 rooms, 1 bamboo tube, 2 rooms, 3 harem rooms with high and wide wooden floors. In front of the communal house there are 2 square steles. The remaining relics are 8 sturdy and majestic hammock doors, 4 pairs of parallel sentences, 10 horizontal panels, 2 dragon and tiger altars, 2 water fountains, 2 purifying shelves, 2 ordination boxes, 1 color book. divine insignia, 1 jade genealogy book, 1 stone incense stick, 1 box containing a set of culvert bowls, 2 fan bones, 2 parasol bones, 2 large altar horses, 1 set of halberds with more than 20 halberds, a set of precious bowls, a Culinary temple, 1 dragon communal house, 1 ancient incense burner, 2 altar thrones, 2 tablets. All are painted with gorgeous gold lacquer. One drum, one gong and some stone lamps, candlesticks... Along with the brilliant victory on the Nhu Nguyet river front line, the historical site of Mount Don was the place where extremely fierce battles of our army and people during the Ly dynasty took place against the Song invaders. This was also the place to welcome Win a victory and chase the national enemy out of the country. Because after the swift and courageous strategic battle of our army and people against the army group commanded by General Quach Quy here, the enemy's invasion plot was crushed and Quach Quy resigned to bitter defeat. At night, the order was given to withdraw the remaining troops back to the country, trampling on each other (as the Song Dynasty's own history had to admit). Van Coc Communal House was ranked a national historical, architectural and artistic relic by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on January 21, 1989). Source: Electronic Information Portal of Viet Yen Town, Bac Giang Province
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The tombs and temples of the Ly Dynasty Kings are historical evidence of the ancient Co Phap village and today's Dinh Bang; It is a relic land, a temple to worship the Ly dynasty kings and is also the burial place of the Ly dynasty's ancestors and royal family. Ly Dynasty (1009 - 1225), from when Thai To (Ly Cong Uan) ascended the throne, moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long (1010), experienced 8 kings, passed the throne for 216 years, was the period when the state conferred independence, autonomy, and strength, the people can live in peace and prosperity. The relic site is a unique architectural work, with stone carving, wood carving, worship statue carving, and construction techniques all reaching a sophisticated level and many intangible cultural heritage values being preserved. : worship beliefs, festivals, customs, practices.... The tomb area of the Ly Dynasty kings is also a particularly important archaeological site serving scientific research. The relic has many other names, such as Do Temple, Co Phap Dien/Ly Bat De Temple and Tombs of Ly Dynasty Kings (Tho Tomb Thien Duc or Son Mau Forbidden Land); Includes 2 main areas: Do Temple and Tombs of Ly Dynasty Kings (Forbidden Land). 1. Do Temple: total area of 31,250m2, divided into inner city and suburban areas. Suburb: 26,910m2 wide, including semicircular lake, water pavilion, writer's house on the right, martial arts house on the left. Inner city: 4,340m2 wide, divided into interior and exterior areas. The interior includes: the harem, the carriage house, the altar house, the stele house and the house for 8 altar palanquins, the house for 8 worship horses on both sides. The exterior includes: Phuong communal house, King's temple, celebrant's house, guest house, exhibition house, hall, five dragon gates, temple yard, elephant statues, stone crocodiles... 2. Tombs of Ly Dynasty Kings (Forbidden Land) The tomb area is the final resting place of the Ly dynasty kings, about 800m northeast of Do temple, located in Sen Pond area, in the fields of Dinh Bang ward, Tu Son town, Bac Ninh province. Today, the tombs of the Ly Dynasty kings include the following buildings: - Tomb of King Ly Thai To - Long Chao Tomb - Tomb of Ca (King Ly Thai Tong) - Tomb Two (also known as Tomb Con) worships King Ly Thanh Tong - Tomb of the Elephant (King Ly Nhan Tong) - Tomb of Duong Gio (King Ly Than Tong) - Tomb of Duong Thuan (King Ly Anh Tong) - Tomb of King Ly Cao Tong - Tomb of King Ly Hue Tong - Mausoleum of Mrs. Nguyen Phi Y Lan - Phat Tich Tomb (Pham Thi's mausoleum) There are not many artifacts left at the Do Temple relics and the Ly Dynasty kings' mausoleum area, such as 8 tablets with the names of the Ly kings painted in red and gilded, carved in the Le dynasty, bronze tops, and cranes. bronze and some bowls and dishes dating back to the Le dynasty. In particular, there is a stone stele, dated 1604, compiled by Dr. Phung Khac Khoan, recording the merits of the Ly kings. In addition, cultural activities of folk beliefs and worship of Ly dynasty kings are still maintained and become traditions at Do temple. Every year, three main festivals take place in Dinh Bang: - Temple festival on January 7. - The communal house is held on February 15, taking place on 2 main days (from February 14 to 15). - Temple festival on March 15, held at Do temple. With special value, the historical site of the Ly Dynasty kings' tombs and temples was ranked a special national monument on December 31, 2014 by the Prime Minister. Source: Department of Cultural Heritage
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Phuc Long communal house is located in Tang Tien commune, Viet Yen district, Bac Giang province. Phuc Long communal house is the center of traditional religious and cultural activities of the people of Phuc Long village, past and present. The village communal house is a place of worship for the entire people, and is also the center for organizing the village's festivals during Tet holidays, which represent the long history and cultural traditions of Phuc Long village. Based on the legend engraved on the stone stele of King Tu Duc, and according to the legends of the local people, Phuc Long communal house worships the gods of sound and inspiration, helping to fight the enemy to save the country and protect the country. defend the homeland. In addition, Phuc Long people also worship Nhue District Cong Le Tuong Cong, the Le Dynasty mandarin who helped people rebuild Phuc Long pagoda and communal house. That is the communal house and pagoda that remains today. Remembering his gratitude, the villagers carved a stele recording his merits and worshiped the mandarin as his successor. Every year, they worshiped him on the 10th day of the 7th month, called the death anniversary of the old man. The eulogy of the general's official was read on the death anniversary. They share a common belief in worshiping Heaven, Earth and Water - elements closely related to the lives of people working in wet rice agriculture. The value of Phuc Long communal house is not only in its ancient founding date, over 300 years ago, but mainly in its large scale, unique architectural style and talented carving and decoration art. , delicate. The most attractive thing about Phuc Long communal house is the decoration and engravings on the architectural parts: such as on the ends, levers, scrolls, hammock doors in front of the palace, on the gates, The column bibs (also known as column tapers), are all engraved with decorative images with many different designs. Unlike many other communal houses, the entire wooden frame of Phuc Long communal house is bare, unpainted and gilded, showing off all the sophistication and ingenuity of the workers who built the communal house. What is recognizable is the architectural structure and especially the carvings, showing the two unions of carpenters involved in building the communal house. Therefore, the architectural style, especially the carving, shows two different styles, delicate carving, trimming, elaborate and soft lines. But all of them blend together in unity, richness and diversity, reflecting the most common features of architectural art and engravings of the Le Dynasty in the late 17th century, imbued with folk art: Innocence, generous. Popular decorative shapes are the carvings, carvings of the "four sacred animals", "four precious" images with variations of dragon, Nghe, phoenix, tiger face, dragon-shaped, physical-chemical... extremely rich. Phuc Long communal house was officially recognized by the Ministry of Culture and Information as a national historical and artistic relic in 1993. Source: Electronic Information Portal of Viet Yen Town, Bac Giang Province
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Vinh Nghiem Pagoda, also known as Duc La Pagoda, is an ancient pagoda in Duc La village, Tri Yen commune, Yen Dung district, Bac Giang province. Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is an ancient pagoda, where the only original set of woodblocks of the Truc Lam Buddhist sect is kept. The 3,000 woodblocks of Vinh Nghiem Pagoda have been awarded by UNESCO as a world memory documentary heritage. The pagoda is recognized as a Buddhist center, a place to train monks for the whole country, and the birthplace of the Three Patriarchs of Truc Lam Zen sect of Vietnamese Buddhism. In 2015, the pagoda was recognized by the State of Vietnam as a special national monument. Vinh Nghiem Pagoda is located at the confluence of Luc Nam and Thuong rivers (called Phuong Nhan junction). The pagoda overlooks the confluence of rivers, towards Luc Dau Giang - Kiep Bac, Cam Ly region, the gateway to Yen Tu mountain. Surrounding the pagoda are mountains, including Co Tien Mountain. Across the river is Tran Hung Dao's royal palace, Kiep Bac Temple. Legend has it that Vinh Nghiem Pagoda was built in the Ly Dynasty (11th century). At the end of the 13th century, (1010-1028), Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong expanded and built this place into a major Buddhist center of the Tran Dynasty, renaming the pagoda Vinh Nghiem, associated with the birth and development of Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen sect. As one of the ancestral places of the Zen sect, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda was built with a grand architectural scale, many items, standard and exemplary of traditional pagoda architecture. This is an ancient temple with the richest architecture of Buddhist-Vietnamese identity that no other temple in the region has, worthy of being called a "great ancient site". In the pagoda, there are also Buddha statues, statues of the Patriarchs of the Truc Lam lineage, statues of later monks, statues of Dharma protectors, statues of Arhats... In the pagoda there is also a muzzle nearly half a meter long, painted glossy black, with a sound hole. There are two lines of Sanskrit inscriptions. In the past, Vinh Nghiem Pagoda was a place to train Buddhist monks, so it was a storage place for ancient scriptures that were up to 10 rooms wide. These are collections of sutras dating back 700 years, a treasure trove of extremely valuable ancient books, such as: The novice monk, the monk, the novice monk, the 348 precepts, the Yen Tu diary from the 15th century (the process of forming the Truc Lam sect), Hoa Nghiem Sutra, Amitabha Sutra, Mahayana Chi Quan, Precepts and Ni Sutras... Today there are many wooden shelves printed with historical sutras still at the pagoda. The ancients called this engraving, proving that Vinh Nghiem Pagoda once dominated 72 forests. Currently, the Moc Thu warehouse still preserves 34 books with nearly 3,000 engraved copies, each copy has two sides, each side has 2 upside-down engraved pages (negatives) with about 2,000 Nom and Chinese characters. Those engravings are still handed down in our country with each sharp and delicate handwriting. Today, those values still remain intact, without any loss of value. The pagoda's area is about 1 hectare, surrounded by dense bamboo. Currently, the pagoda is being renovated and creating favorable conditions for tourists to travel and worship. Visitors can follow the route such as: three-entrance gate, go about 100m deeper to worship the road, also known as Ho Pagoda. On both sides of the pagoda's road, pine clumps about 1 meter long were built to form pine forests. On the temple grounds there is a large stone stele with 6 sides built in the 7th year of Hoang Dinh (1606). Right in front of the ancient stele is the tomb tower garden of 5 monks: Phu Lang Trung Phap (named Sa Mon), Thong Due Ung Duyen, Thanh Quy, Tinh Phuong Sa Mon, Thanh Hanh and a number of other towers. Vinh Nghiem Pagoda Festival is held on the 14th day of the second lunar month. Source: Bac Giang Province Electronic Information Portal
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Ham Long Pagoda (or Long Ham) in Thai Bao area, Nam Son ward, Bac Ninh city, was built during the Ly dynasty (about the 12th century). According to folk eyes, the pagoda is located in the jaw of a dragon, meaning under the jaw of a large dragon 9 segments long, which is the entire Lam Son range. This is a large Buddhist center, and is said to be the place of practice for monk Duong Khong Lo. Located on a land area of more than 9,000 square meters, the pagoda has a beautiful landscape, in harmony with nature, is known as an ancient temple with a long history, the architectural works are designed and decorated according to Traditional style, exquisitely carved, artistic. Today, Ham Long Pagoda is the center of spiritual activities of local people and people from all over the region, a place to worship Buddha Dharma, a place to guide living beings to good things, to stay away from evil, to live with compassion, joy and forgiveness. The current pagoda has a large scale including works: Tam Quan gate, Tam Bao, Patriarch's house, Mother's house, Guest house, Monk's house and auxiliary works. The Three Treasures Pagoda is made of ironwood, shaped like a Dinh, including the 7-compartment Tien Duong, the structure of the roof "stacked with beams and gongs", the armpits of which "those sitting on the bed are fascinated" and 3 rooms of the Upper Palace, the structure of the roof. stack of gongs and gongs", because underarms "the one sitting". The pagoda worships the 7 Patriarchs, the Mother Goddess, and Mr. Do Trong Vy, he is famous for being an intelligent and studious man and later became an honest mandarin, teacher, and culturer, especially he was the one who had the merit of founding the Vietnamese Literature. Bac Ninh Temple. After he got old, he returned to Ham Long Pagoda to practice. After his death, he was worshiped here. Currently, Ham Long Pagoda still maintains the ritual of sending souls to the souls who died at evil and sinful hours. To avoid disasters and yokes, families of ghosts often send ghosts to Ham Long Pagoda to receive shelter and salvation, so that ghosts can soon be reborn and escape to the realm of bliss. The architectural works within the Pagoda's grounds are carved with sophisticated, artistic decorations with a spacious and perfect appearance. The pagoda has a festival on the 14th day of the second lunar month, in addition, during the year there are other days such as: Buddha's Birthday, Vu Lan festival, Full Moon week, First lunar month, traditional festivals, Lunar New Year. The pagoda also welcomed many domestic and foreign delegations, high-ranking leaders of the Party and State to visit Buddha. The pagoda was ranked as a cultural and historical relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information on January 18, 1988. Source: Bac Ninh province electronic information portal
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Bac Ninh Temple of Literature is one of six temples in Vietnam, with historical and cultural value, reflecting the academic tradition of the Kinh Bac countryside through the periods of building and defending the country under feudal dynasties. Bac Ninh Temple of Literature is the pride of the homeland's academic tradition and is an attractive tourist destination for tourists inside and outside the province. Bac Ninh Temple of Literature was built on Phuc Son mountain, in area 10, Dai Phuc ward, Bac Ninh city. The Temple of Literature was built before the Nguyen Dynasty (at the latest in the Le Dynasty), to worship and worship "Confucius" - who was honored as "Holy Master" or "Van The Master Bieu" and Tu Pham - the monks. The sages of Confucianism are Nhan Hoi, Tang Sam, Tu Tu, and Mencius (who are jointly worshiped with Confucius). The overall project of the Temple of Literature in Bac Ninh currently includes: Nghi Mon Gate, the Pre-Test Court with 5 compartments and 2 compartments, on the 2 sides of the Hau Duong are 2 Bi Dinh buildings with 5 compartments and 2 compartments, on the 2 sides of the Pre-Test Court are 2 Ta Vu - Huu vu, in the main yard between Nghi Mon gate and the front altar, set up a screen stele. Every year, on the full moon day of the first lunar month, an incense offering ceremony is held at the Temple of Literature with the participation of the provincial leaders to commemorate our ancestors and pray for peace and prosperity for the country and Bac Ninh province. , the education career is increasingly progressing. This place also often welcomes delegations of national and international excellent students from Bac Ninh province to offer incense and report their achievements after each exam. The relic gate is built with three gates, pillars with lanterns, two pillars in the middle of the communal house are covered with phoenixes to form a winch, two pillars on the sides are placed to flank the temple. Around the lantern, the main panels emboss the Four Spirits and Four Quarters bong channel. The stone stele (screen stele) erected in the middle of the Temple of Literature yard "Bac Ninh province restored the Temple of Literature Bi Ky" (Stele records the restoration of the Temple of Literature in Bac Ninh); It is nearly 10m2 in size and is considered a treasure of the Temple of Literature. The stele praises the role and significance of the Temple of Literature, as well as honors talented people. The center of the relic is the Tien Te building consisting of 5 compartments and 2 compartments, built on a brick foundation 55 cm higher than the yard. In front of the door is a table with three middle compartments, and two side compartments with doors shaped like the word Tho. The two walls are built of bricks in the style of a square-shaped square, connecting wind wings, lantern pillars, and a spread-out communal house. The roof is built with thread, the two ends are covered with dragons, in the middle are a pair of dragons flanking the moon. The back hall is next after the front hall and is connected by a bridge to form the word Cong. The 5-room Hau Duong House is carved with the Four Quarters. The back hall is a place to worship Zhou Cong, Confucius, and Tu Phoi. Connecting the two gables of the Hau Duong house, on the right is a stele house, on the left is the Tao Huong house, each building has 4 rooms, built on a brick foundation lower than the Hau Duong house. Architecture follows the style of pulling pincers and spreading rackets. The two houses, Ta Vu and Huu Vu, were built along both sides of the front yard of the front yard, each row had 4 rooms, two compartments, simple architecture in the style of a rectangular vase, brick walls, tiled roof, and open paneled doors in the middle space. The outstanding feature among all the remaining values of Bac Ninh Temple of Literature are the 15 stone steles. Among them, 12 "Kim Bang Luu Phuong" steles were built in 1889, honoring nearly 700 great scholars from Kinh Bac hometown who brightened the tradition of studious academics and contributed to the cause of construction and protection. country, developing Vietnamese culture. Source: Bac Ninh province electronic information portal
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