Relic point Vietnam
Việt Nam
Chu Van An Temple
Chu Van An Temple is located on the To Lich river, in Thanh Liet commune, Thanh Tri district, Hanoi city. This is the place to worship Chu Van An (1292–1370) - a famous teacher and Confucianist of the Tran Dynasty, who was revered by generations as "Van The Su Bieu" (teacher of all generations). According to historical documents, after Chu Van An passed away, the people of Thanh Liet's hometown built a temple and honored him as the village's Tutelary God. During the reign of Le Trung Hung (1533–1789), the temple was added to worship local university graduates, so it also had the meaning of Literature - a place to honor those with education and contributions to the homeland. The temple was built according to the traditional "Cong" style architecture, including three main items: the altar house, the communal house and the harem. The harem is the most sacred space of the relic, where the gilded altar and the altar tablet of Chu Van An are placed. Having undergone many restorations, especially on the occasion of the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long - Hanoi, the temple was renovated spaciously but still retains its ancient architecture and solemn space. The temple still preserves many artifacts of historical and cultural value such as two robes, hammock doors, horizontal panels, parallel sentences, altars, copper tops, single vases, six stone steles, genealogies and five ordinations of the Le and Nguyen dynasties, reflecting the Vietnamese people's tradition of respecting teachers. Not only is it a place to commemorate teacher Chu Van An, the temple is also a place for religious activities of local people and a destination for many students, teachers and tourists from all over to offer incense and express gratitude to the exemplary teacher of Vietnamese education. With outstanding historical, cultural and educational values, in 1989, Chu Van An Temple was ranked as a national historical-cultural relic. Today, the monument not only contributes to preserving the heritage of Thang Long - Hanoi but is also a symbol of the nation's tradition of studiousness and respect for teachers. Source: Vietnam News Agency
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
HISTORICAL RELIC OF TRUNG LIET TEMPLE
HISTORICAL RELIC OF TRUNG LIET TEMPLE Trung Liet Temple, solemnly located on top of Dong Da Mound, is an ancient structure built to commemorate the loyal mandarins and martyrs who had heroic deeds and sacrificed their lives to protect the capital. Through the Nghi Mon gate made of moss-covered bricks and a small brick yard, you will reach the sturdy Dai Pagoda, prominent with the three words "Central Liet Mieu" along with a system of horizontal lacquered and gilded couplets. The temple was built in the Dinh (\text{丁}) architectural style, with a closed gable, and an ancient tiled roof with bold architectural art of the Nguyen Dynasty from the 19th century (1856). Although located on the same campus, Trung Liet Temple has a completely independent worship function from Dong Da Mound. If Dong Da Mound is a testament to the 1789 battlefield associated with honoring Emperor Quang Trung and his victory over the Qing army, then Trung Liet Temple is a special place established to worship patriotic mandarins of the Nguyen Dynasty who heroically sacrificed their lives when the French colonialists attacked Hanoi citadel. Therefore, the worship center at the temple's harem contains tablets and statues of Governor Nguyen Tri Phuong, who went on hunger strike to death after the citadel fell for the first time in 1873, and Governor Hoang Dieu, who committed suicide under an ancient banyan tree when the citadel fell for the second time in 1882. In addition, the temple also worships King Nguyen Lam's Imperial Ambassador Nguyen Lam and the tablet of King Quang Trung to gather the sacred souls of the mountains and rivers. The project has been ranked as a national historical relic, and funding has been invested in restoration to preserve the integrity of the architectural values and steadfast atmosphere of its predecessors. Source: Hanoi – Sights and Monuments
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
Phung Hung Temple
Phung Hung Temple (Bo Cai Dai Vuong) was established in many places in Vietnam, but the temple in Duong Lam (Son Tay Town, Hanoi City) has the largest scale, unique architecture and contains many historical and cultural values. Phung Hung is from Duong Lam hamlet. He is a virtuous man who loves people. Phung Hung has two younger brothers, Phung Hai and Phung Dinh. The three brothers all have extraordinary health: Phung Hung can fight tigers and wrestle buffaloes; The two younger brothers carried rocks weighing thousands of pounds. Therefore, people from near and far respected Phung Hung as Do Quan and Phung Hai as Do Bao. Born at a time when the country was invaded by foreign invaders, they soon formed the will to fight the invaders and gain independence and self-reliance. They recruited talented insurgents and rebelled in Duong Lam against the rule of the Tang Dynasty. When the insurgent army attacked Tong Binh citadel, enemy general Cao Chinh Binh failed and died of anxiety. Phung Hung held the citadel, organized political affairs, and built independence and autonomy for the country for 7 years. After his death, the people were grateful and honored him as Bo Cai Dai Vuong. In Phung Hung's hometown, Cam Lam village, Duong Lam commune, Son Tay town, Hanoi city, people have built a temple to worship him. The current scale of the temple was formed after a major repair and restoration in the 19th century, including items: ritual gate, left and right gate, great worship and harem. The gate was built simply, with the function of separating the spiritual world from mundane life. Through the gate are two left-right rows, each row has three compartments, the rafters are designed to be airy and convenient for community activities. The great pavilion consists of three rooms and two compartments, with two tiled roofs. The sets of pillars are structured on four rows of pillars, linked in the following way: "The upper part of the gong is the armpit, the lower part is the pass, seven porches". Decorative patterns on architectural structures are quite simple, mainly focusing on the ends, pliers carved in dragon shapes, armpits carved with rattan patterns, flipped leaves, stripes and planing levers carved with leaves combined with stylized rattan strips. The harem consists of three rooms, built in the style of a gable wall. Architectural structures favor durability, solemnity and respect for the hero being worshiped. The bronze statue of Phung Hung is placed in a solemn position in the harem (the statue was embellished in the early 21st century). Cam Lam's hometown not only has Phung Hung temple but also preserves many places associated with his life and career such as Vung Ham, Ho Gam hill, Xa Mau hill, Ngoc well and Duoi ridge. According to legend, these are the places where the Phung brothers used to fight tigers, practice martial arts and practice battles before uprising against the colonial army. Phung Hung Temple was ranked a national historical - architectural and artistic relic by the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1964. Source: Hanoi – Sights and Monuments.
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
Moc Chau Bat Cave historical site
Moc Chau Bat Cave historical site Bat Cave, also known as Son Moc Huong Cave, is located near the center of Moc Chau town, Son La province. Not only famous for its magnificent natural beauty, Bat Cave is also a valuable historical and archaeological site, reflecting the residence of ancient residents in the Northwest region thousands of years ago. The cave is a natural limestone cave with an area of about 6,915 m², including three large chambers with a rich system of stalactites and stalagmites. Over millions of years of geological tectonics, nature has created stalactites with many unique shapes such as fairies, spinning girls, mothers holding babies, elephants, lions and many other images. Along with the magical beauty of natural light, Bat Cave is known as "Tay Thien's first cave", one of the most beautiful caves in the Northwest. The special value of Bat Cave lies not only in its landscape but also in its history and archeology. In 1952, researchers discovered many vestiges of ancient Vietnamese people in the area in front of the cave entrance. By 1992, Son La Museum coordinated with the Vietnam Institute of Archeology to conduct surveys and excavations, discovering a cultural layer about 0.5 m thick and many artifacts such as sharpened stone axes, scraping pieces, marbles, ceramic pieces and stone working tools. These findings show that Bat Cave was once the residence of people in the late Neolithic period, about 3,000–3,500 years ago, belonging to the Hoa Binh culture - a typical archaeological culture in Vietnamese history. Besides its archaeological value, Bat Cave also preserves many unique folk legends of local people. Typical is the legend of the Heavenly Palace and the love story between Prince Thuy Te and the earthly princess. These stories contribute to enriching cultural values, reflecting the spiritual life and rich imagination of highland residents. With outstanding geological, archaeological, historical and cultural values, in 1998 Moc Chau Bat Cave was ranked as a National Monument by the Ministry of Culture and Information (now the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism). This is not only a recognition of natural beauty but also affirms the significance of Bat Cave in researching the history of residence of ancient Vietnamese people in the Northwest region. Today, Bat Cave is an attractive destination for tourists when coming to Moc Chau. Preserving and promoting the value of monuments not only contributes to preserving natural heritage and national history but also helps educate traditions and raise awareness of protecting cultural heritage for future generations. According to the electronic information portal of Son La province
Son La
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Rating : National monument
Ngo Quyen temple and mausoleum
Ngo Quyen temple and mausoleum are located in Duong Lam commune, Son Tay town, Hanoi. Cam Lam village, Duong Lam commune, Son Tay town, Hanoi city is the land of "one hamlet, two kings" (Phung Hung and Ngo Quyen). Today this place still retains traces and temples associated with the names of the two men, especially Phung Hung temple and Ngo Quyen mausoleum. Ngo Quyen was born and raised in a family where his father was a Chau Muc. Ngo Quyen is handsome, handsome, has an unusual appearance, is intelligent and brave, and has superior health. He soon mastered martial arts, swordplay... and gained a great reputation. Born when the country was invaded by foreign invaders, in his youth, he did many virtuous deeds, helping the poor and recruiting talented and heroic men, building bases, waiting for the day of the uprising. In 938, the Nam Han invaders led by Hoang Thao brought warships massively into our country at Bach Dang gate. Using military tactics, using sharpened wooden stakes with iron tips, Ngo Quyen and his soldiers defeated the enemy's powerful navy along with enemy general Hoang Thao - son of King Nam Han. Ngo Quyen's glorious victory on the Bach Dang River ended the period of Northern domination, lasting more than a thousand years, opening a new page of independence and long-term freedom for our nation. Ngo Quyen rebuilt the country, adjusted politics, built citadels, established rituals... the government apparatus had a long-term monopoly. Ngo Quyen Temple was built a long time ago and has been restored many times. The major restoration was during the Nguyen Dynasty, Tu Duc Dynasty (1848 - 1883). At the end of the 20th century, the temple, mausoleum and surrounding landscape were renovated and upgraded. The scale of the temple currently includes the following items: Ritual gate, Left and right gate, Great altar and Harem. The great temple consists of 5 compartments, built in the style of a gable wall. The components of the wooden frame are mainly smooth planed and sharpened to ensure the stability of the project. The harem is in the style of a striker and a rear-guard, the frame is decorated with the theme of the four sacred animals, the four nobles... solemn, showing respect for the deity. Ngo Quyen Temple was built on the side of a hill. Worship objects such as: Ngo Quyen statue, dragon throne, incense burner, altar, etc. are arranged in the Harem. The Great Pagoda displays many artifacts, notably the underground stakes on the Bach Dang River... telling about Ngo Quyen's life and career. Right next to the temple, in front is Ngo Quyen's mausoleum, built in the shape of 4 roofs on a high pedestal, surrounded by brick walls. In the middle of the mausoleum is an altar, inside there is a stone stele "Tien Ngo Vuong Mausoleum", dated to the second Minh Menh period (1821). In front of the mausoleum are deep ponds, which are said to be the lotus pond where Ngo Quyen and his friends used to herd buffaloes, dive and practice exercises when he was a child. On the hillside are rows of bamboo trees. Legend has it that this is the place where Ngo Quyen tied a rope to tie an elephant to the tree trunk. Ngo Quyen temple and mausoleum were ranked historical, architectural and artistic relics by the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1964. According to Hanoi Landscapes and Monuments
Hanoi
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Rating : National monument
Am My Chau
Am My Chau is also known as Ba Chua am or My Chau temple, located west of Ngu Trieu Di Quy communal house. In front of the altar there is a banyan tree that is said to have been planted by Ngo Quyen. This banyan tree is so large that it is often called a thousand-year-old banyan tree. Now it is no longer there, only a brick arch is left, which is the vestige of the banyan roots from afar. The worship area is an architecture consisting of 2 main parts. The altar is a house built of wood with 3 rooms, gabled walls, and tiled roof. The turrets are made in the style of "high gong, low gong, and seven". All components do not have any engraved patterns, but are only planed. This architecture is of late date (late 19th and early 20th century). On the upper shelf, there is a line of Chinese characters clearly stating the date of renovation: Democratic Republic of Vietnam, year of Quy Suu (1973). The harem is a vertically rotating building, the main load-bearing structure is walls built on 3 sides, leaving only 2 side doors to connect with the altar. At the front of the altar, on both sides of the house's gable pillars, there are two parallel sentences: Faithful and single-minded to conquer the sun and moon; The spirit is as bright as the moon and stars; the spirit is as bright as heaven and earth forever. In the middle space there is an altar called "incense altar", above there is a letter with 4 Chinese characters: Ton Cung Dien Tuyen (the palace worshiping the girl) and there are 4 pairs of parallel sentences in this area talking about the loyalty of Princess My Chau. Pair of parallel sentences on the pillar next to the incense burner: faithfulness vows to fossilize body and mind; rise and fall, the hope of agarwood (the loyalty sworn in the heart turns the body into stone; tears crying about prosperity and decline turn into pearls in a deep well). In addition, there are a couple of other parallel sentences: The sect plays thousands of emperors, solemn and high, mysterious and ancient; Ba Truong Ngoc Tinh shines with pure light and pure heart (her descendants are Lac's children and Hong's grandchildren, her pure heart has been an example from far away; the jade well radiates sacred light, clearly showing her sincere heart). Continuing inside, in front of the harem there is an altar for the "twelve ladies" - the princess's servants. There are a pair of parallel sentences on the pillars on both sides of the altar: Thien Duc Thuong Thi Gia Phi Loi Nhang Biet Chi Quy Chao Co Co transmitting foreign history; Ngu Luan Chung's father kept the wife's husband and his wife's husband and wife together to open up the province with a deep love (thousands of years have passed, no one can justify what is right or wrong, the tortoise's claw used to make the magic crossbow bolt is just a legend; in the five roms, only the pearls and the water of the jade well can prove who is the father and the husband more closely). The harem is where the altar to worship Princess My Chau is located. Above is an altar throne. The innermost space is where stone statues are placed. This is the "My Chau stone statue" told in the legend. It can be added that: the place where My Chau was beheaded by her father was Mo Da pass in present-day Nghe An province, but according to the legend, the petrified statue drifted to the foot of Ngoai citadel. In Nghe An today there is also a temple worshiping An Duong Vuong, next to it is a temple worshiping My Chau. That place was called Cuong Mountain, now the temple is at the top of the mountain, also known as Cuong Temple. According to Co Loa Citadel Relics Management Board
Hanoi
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Rating : Special national monument
Temple of King An Duong Vuong
King An Duong Vuong Temple, also known as Thuong Temple, was built on a hill that legend says once had the king's palace. Thuong Temple relics have an area of about 19,138.6 m2, built in the south direction, the main architectural works of the temple are located on the Dung Dao (Shinto) axis. The lake in front of the temple area is quite large, circular in shape with a naturally curved bank embanked with stone, with paths and trees planted around the middle of the lake with a Ngoc well. Previously, the lake was connected to the moat of the two outer citadels and to the river wharf in the East - South of the Ngoai citadel. According to legend, this is the lake where My Chau - Trong Thuy often sailed from here before the war of invasion by Trieu Da. After the war, Trong Thuy jumped down here to commit suicide because he regretted causing the death of his beloved wife. In folklore, there is also the story of My Chau's bloodline, when her father's head was beheaded by her father, and she fell into the sea. The mussels that ate them turned into pearls. If they were washed in this well, the pearls would become even brighter and therefore the well in the middle of the lake in front of Thuong Temple is also called Ngoc Well. Thuong Temple has two ritual gates: the outer ritual gate and the inner ritual gate. The outer ritual gate is built of unplastered bricks, shaped like a city gate with two floors, the lower floor has 3 doors, built in a dome style, the upper floor is compact in the form of a 2-storey 8-roof gazebo. The entrance to the middle door has a pair of large stone dragons on both sides of the door steps, created in 1732. Past the outer Nghi gate is the lower dragon yard paved with Bat Trang tiles. In the middle of the yard there is a paved path running straight to the main door of the inner Nghi gate. Because there is a belief that the temple is built on the "dragon's head", people have created on both sides of the Dragon Yard 2 small wells called "dragon eyes" that match each other, next to them there are 2 high mounds of land called "dragon jaws". The inner gate is located higher than the yard, the entrance has 7 blue stone steps. On both sides of the steps are a pair of dragons made of compound mortar. Passing Nghi Mon inside is the dragon terrace paved with Bat Trang tiles. In the middle of the yard is a paved path leading to the Tien Bai house, also known as Dai Bai or Tien Bai. The front altar is a majestic structure, the roof is covered with funny-nosed tiles, has curved corners and is covered with Nghe statues. Two long corridors on both sides connect Tien Te and Middle Hall, between the two corridors is a Phuong communal house. The harem is a "mulpit" style building, roofed directly adjacent to the Central Hall. In the Harem there is a statue of King An Duong Vuong cast in bronze, weighing 200kg, dated 1897. The stele house is located in the overall architecture of the temple, built on a high area of land to the west of the terrace, facing the temple. This is a small architectural work in the form of Phuong Dinh, two floors and eight roofs - a quite harmonious and beautiful wooden architecture with a tiled roof. Based on the existing architectural pieces and artifacts, it is said that Thuong Temple was probably built around the 17th-18th centuries. According to the Loa Co Citadel Relics Management Board
Hanoi
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Rating : Special national monument
North Gate
Historical witness in the heart of Hanoi's Imperial Citadel Located on Phan Dinh Phung Street, Cua Bac (Bac Mon) is the only intact city gate of Hanoi Citadel during the Nguyen Dynasty. Built in 1805 on the foundation of Cua Bac during the Le Dynasty, the building is not only a precious vestige of ancient military architecture but also a symbol of the resilient spirit of Hanoi's army and people during the years of fighting against foreign invaders. The North Gate is built in a gazebo architecture with a massive gate below and an eight-roof watchtower above. From the gazebo, ancient soldiers could observe the entire area inside and outside the citadel to protect the capital. After more than two centuries, the building still retains many original architectural features with solid brick and stone walls, large wooden gates and the Chinese characters "Chinh Bac Mon" still intact on the gate. The special feature that makes Cua Bac a valuable historical relic is that two cannon bullet holes are still clearly visible on the outside of the city gate. This is a vestige of the attack carried out by the French army on Hanoi citadel in 1882, reminding of glorious battles in the nation's history. Inside the gazebo is currently the place to worship the two Governors of Hanoi, Nguyen Tri Phuong and Hoang Dieu - heroes who fought and sacrificed their lives to protect Hanoi citadel from the invasion of the French colonialists. The solemn space and exhibits help visitors understand more about the patriotic spirit and indomitable will of their ancestors in protecting Thang Long - Hanoi. Coming to Cua Bac, visitors will not only admire a unique ancient architectural work but also have the opportunity to explore the Thang Long Imperial Citadel complex, learn about the history of the capital with a thousand years of civilization and take impressive photos among the rows of ancient trees on Phan Dinh Phung Street - one of the most beautiful streets in Hanoi. Today, Cua Bac is a stop not to be missed on the journey to explore the Capital. Amidst the pace of modern life, the project still quietly preserves historical marks, becoming a symbol of patriotism, resilience and pride in a thousand-year-old Hanoi of civilization. According to the Management Board of Thang Long Imperial Citadel
Hanoi
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Rating : Special national monument
O Quan Chuong
The last doorway preserves the ancient soul of Hanoi Amid the bustling life of Hanoi's Old Quarter, O Quan Chuong still stands quietly as a witness of more than two centuries of history. As the only remaining doorway of Thang Long citadel, the building not only has unique architectural value but is also a symbol reminiscent of a thousand-year-old Hanoi of civilization. Built in 1749 and restored in 1817 under the Nguyen Dynasty, O Quan Chuong is also called Dong Ha Mon, located at the eastern gate of the ancient citadel. The building is built according to the gazebo gate architecture with a large main door, two side doors on both sides and a gazebo with four curved roofs above. On the gate there are still three Chinese characters "Dong Ha Mon", a historical mark that has existed over the years. Having gone through many historical events, O Quan Chuong still retains its ancient features with moss-covered brick walls, time-stained tiled roofs and a peaceful space in the heart of the city. Standing under the city gate, visitors feel like they are going back in time, returning to the image of old Thang Long - where groups of people and horse-drawn carriages used to bustle in and out through the doors every day. Not only is it a historical relic, O Quan Chuong is also a favorite stop for tourists when exploring Hanoi's Old Quarter. From here, you can easily combine visiting Dong Xuan market, Hang Chieu street, Hoan Kiem Lake walking street or enjoy typical dishes of Hanoi cuisine. In particular, in the early morning or late afternoon, the sunlight passing through the city gate creates an ancient scene, which is the ideal time to save typical photos of Hanoi. Today, O Quan Chuong is not only a national historical relic, but also a symbol of longevity, preserving memories of an ancient Thang Long in the heart of the modern capital. If you have the opportunity to visit Hanoi, don't forget to stop at O Quan Chuong to feel the rustic, peaceful beauty and listen to the historical stories that echo along each ancient brick. According to Hanoi magazine
Hanoi
463 view
Rating : National monument
Tomb of Japanese merchant Tani Yajirobei
The grave of Japanese merchant Tani Yajirobei located in Hoi An Dong, Da Nang City, is a testament to the trade relationship between Vietnam and Japan during the period when Hoi An was a busy international trading port in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Mr. Tani Yajirobei, from Hirado (near Nagasaki), came to Hoi An to trade, settled and passed away here. The tombstone was established in 1647, clearly stating Japan's hometown, and is a precious document about the presence of the Japanese community in Hoi An. The tomb was built in the style of ancient Hoi An tombs with tombs made of traditional compounds from lime, seashells, mussel shells, molasses and Litsea sap to create high durability over hundreds of years. This is one of the valuable historical, cultural and architectural relics, contributing to demonstrating the economic and cultural exchange between Vietnam and Japan in history. The tomb was built on a high mound, facing Northeast according to traditional feng shui concepts. The work includes sandstone walls, saddle-shaped graves and sandstone tombstones. In 1991, the Tomb of Japanese trader Tani Yajirobei was ranked as a National Historical Site. Today, the relic is an attractive tourist destination, especially for Japanese tourists and those who love learning about the history of Hoi An trading port. Source: Hoi An Ancient Town
Da Nang
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Rating : National monument