Relic point Vietnam

Hai Phong

Ha Lung Communal House

Ha Lung communal house is located in Dang Hai ward, Hai An district, Hai Phong city. The communal house also has the literal name Nhan Tho communal house, built by Ha Lung villagers around the 18th century. The architecture of the communal house still has some wooden specimens because some of the remaining ends of the two sets of the communal house were carved. engraved with the artistic style of the 18th century Later Le period. It has undergone many major restorations; But there are 2 times of restoration recorded in the first sentence, Thuong Luong Dinh was during the reign of King Khai Dinh (1924) and 1995. Ha Lung Communal House is an architectural work in the style of Cong Diagon Dao Tau Corner, including: 5-compartment grand worship hall (including 3 main rooms and 2 sub-compartments), a 2-compartment water spinach house and a harem (3 rooms). The structure of the temple buildings is made in the style of "stacking of beams and gongs with variations", because the armpits are carved pillars on both sides with the themes of dragon, fish, water, turtle, carp crossing the Vu Mon. . The rafters of the two rooms of the morning glory and the roof are all carved with themes of the four sacred animals and four precious things. In general, the architectural wood system of Ha Lung communal house is quite massive and strong, the architectural components are carved in relief and with many rich, diverse and vivid themes. SOURCE: HAI PHONG CITY SOCIO-ECONOMIC INFORMATION DATABASE PORTAL

Hai Phong 1768 view

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Cat Ba archipelago

Cat Ba archipelago is 60km from Hai Phong city center by sea, has an area nominated for World Heritage of 31,150ha with 388 islands. Administratively, Cat Ba archipelago belongs to Cat Hai district, Hai Phong city. This place has been recognized as a world biosphere reserve (in 2004), ranked by the Government as a Scenic Spot - Special National Monument (in 2013) and became the Ha Bay World Natural Heritage. Long - Cat Ba Islands (2023). Rolling limestone mountains interspersed with pine forests and bays; majestic caves; has diverse biological values ​​and geological and geomorphological landscapes, creating the Cat Ba archipelago as a natural masterpiece. This is also the habitat of more than 3,000 species of animals and plants on land and in the sea, many of which are included in the Red Book of Vietnam and the world. In particular, the Cat Ba Langur is an endemic species, currently only distributed here. The archipelago consists of 388 large and small islands located on an area of ​​about 345 km². The largest island of Cat Ba has an area of ​​153 km², is the third largest island in Vietnam after Phu Quoc and Cai Bau, with the highest peak of 331m. The remaining islands rarely reach heights of 100-250m, most are small islands with heights under 100m and very small islands are usually only 20-50m high. This is a tropical terrain area submerged by the advancing sea with a unique landscape similar to Ha Long Bay, with Phong Tung-style peaks, Phong Linh-style peaks, and funnels common. The islands are single or clustered peaks or towers, with steep cliffs floating above the clear blue sea. Many island names are based on the shapes of things such as Chili, Bell, Turtle Shell, La Vong, Dragon Tail, Leopard and Lion. Biochemical and mechanical corrosion of sea water due to waves and tides creates a concave coastal edge all around. Islands increase the strange and unique shape of the islands. On Cat Ba island there are valleys such as Trung Trang, Gia Luan, Tai Lai and Viet Hai. They have a height of 5-8m, a width of 100-600m, in some places up to 1km wide, stretching a few to tens of kilometers, filled with late fluvial-marine sediments. CAT BA ISLAND has many beautiful caves in three groups: ancient underground caves, foundation caves and sea frog caves. Ancient underground caves such as Hung Son cave, Hoa cave, Trung Trang cave, etc. are often over 10m high. Platform caves are common but are usually small in size and usually less than 10m high. Sea frog cave sometimes penetrates limestone blocks to form caves such as Xich cave and Dung cave. The coastal bottom terrain of CAT Ba ISLANDS includes pine forests, coral reefs, bay bottom plains and channels. Tung and ang are valleys or karst funnels submerged by the sea. Tung has 26 pieces with elongated shape (Bear Tung, Chang Tung). There are 33 angs with isometric shapes (ang Mat, ang Vem and ang Ke, etc.) SOURCE: Hai Phong City Electronic Information Portal

Hai Phong 2230 view

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Secret agency of Hai Phong City Party Committee

The secret agency of the Hai Phong City Party Committee (period 1936 - 1939), located at Mr. Dang Thi Sau's house in Nam hamlet, Du Hang Kenh commune on the edge of Hai Phong urban area (now Than lane, residential cluster number 2, Du ward Hang Kenh, Le Chan district). Here, Party officials directly direct the struggle movement of workers and workers in factories and offices in rural areas. In September 1936, comrade Nguyen Van Linh (late General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam) returned from Con Dao and was assigned by the Party to organize and lead the revolutionary movement in Hai Phong. Comrade Nguyen Van Linh and comrade Nguyen Cong Hoa chose this place as the place to direct the revolutionary movement in Hai Phong during the period 1936 - 1939. In April 1937, the Hai Phong City Party Committee was established by comrade Nguyen Cong Hoa is Secretary. Thanks to the results of the work of organizing and developing Party bases and revolutionary mass bases, the struggle movement of workers and other labor circles in Hai Phong - Kien An flared up strongly again. When comrade Nguyen Cong Hoa moved to another job, comrade Nguyen Van Linh was appointed Secretary of the City Party Committee and continued to live and work at Mr. Dang Thi Sau's house. Here, many policies of the Hai Phong City Party Committee were quickly implemented to direct the revolutionary movement. In early 1939, comrade Nguyen Van Linh was assigned by the Central Government to strengthen the Saigon Party Committee, and comrade To Hieu was in charge of the revolutionary movement in Hai Phong and the mining area (Quang Ninh). The secret agency of the Hai Phong City Party Committee (period 1936 - 1939) at Mr. Dang Thi Sau's house is the only remaining revolutionary historical relic, relatively intact, of the glorious revolutionary journey of 1936 - 1939. . This relic was ranked by the State in 1998. SOURCE: Hai Phong City Electronic Information Portal

Hai Phong 1682 view

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Nam Temple

Nam Temple is a religious structure erected by the people of Bac Son commune, An Duong district, Hai Phong city many centuries ago to worship historical figures who contributed to the country in the resistance war against invasion. of the Northern feudal forces, contributing to the establishment of the first autonomous Van Xuan state in the history of our nation's struggle to build and defend the country in the 6th century. According to the legend engraved on the stone tablet Four-sided square pillar dated Tu Duc 19th century on display at the Hai Phong Museum said: The historical figure worshiped at Nam Temple, Bac Son commune is a famous general, his name is Nguyen Hong, a local person. During the uprising against the domination of the Liang Dynasty (China) in the 6th century, Nguyen Hong joined Ly Bi's army, making many contributions to the destruction of the invading army. Luong, helped Ly Bi establish the Van Xuan state, opening a period of independence and autonomy for our nation. Due to his merits, when he passed away, Nguyen Hong was built by the people of his hometown to worship and worship him as the village's tutelary god, worshiped with incense and smoke for thousands of years. Nam Temple was originally called Nam Communal House. Legend has it that Nam Communal House was built right at the place where Nguyen Hong died, and the traces left to this day are that his grave is preserved right in the communal house's harem, above which is a majestic idol placed in an altar. During the years of resistance against the French, Nam communal house was destroyed, only the harem remained. Perhaps because the scale is so small, the villagers call this a temple. But with respect, gradually the local people spent a lot of effort and money to rebuild the temple to become more and more spacious and clean. Today, visiting the ruins of Nam Temple, Bac Son commune, we will see here the charm of traditional Vietnamese village communal house roofs and beautiful, splendid golden altar items, including a palanquin with bowls of tribute. unique in An Duong district. With many tangible and intangible values, in 1990, the State ranked the Nam Temple relic (Nam communal house), Bac Son commune, An Duong district, Hai Phong city as a Cultural Historical Monument. SOURCE: Hai Phong City Electronic Information Portal

Hai Phong 1855 view

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Dinh Nhu Thuong

Nhu Thuong communal house in Quoc Tuan commune, An Duong district, Hai Phong worships two sisters Mai Thi Cau and Mai Ky Son, children of King Mai Hac De, the leader of the resistance against the Tang dynasty in the 8th century. Due to their existing friendship and close relationship with the Pham and Hoang families here, Mai Thi Cau and Mai Ky Son helped villagers with land, gold and silver, and recruited villagers to build camps. Joined the insurgent army, contributing to consolidating the dynasty of Mai Thuc Loan Dynasty. In the villages of Van Xa, Nhu Dieu, Kieu Yen Thuong today, they still have place names such as mandarin lagoon, soldier's land... originating from two sisters named Mai who provided each villager with 10 acres of arable land. After a fierce battle with the Tang Dynasty's colonial troops who came to suppress the uprising, Emperor Mai Hac sacrificed his life, and soldiers honored Mai Ky Son to succeed his father. Mai Ky Son's insurgent forces also occupied the Eastern and Southern regions of Tong Binh district for a long time. After more than 2 months, the enemy army was able to destroy the defense base of the two sisters Mai Ky Son in Kieu Yen Thuong, Nhu Dieu. Today, on the bank of an old tidal canal flowing into the Lach Tray River, in Quoc Tuan commune, An Duong district, there are still two small temples, one worshiping the older sister, the other worshiping the younger brother. Legend has it that this is the place where the villagers buried two people in the past, and this is where the tablets and incense bowls were placed. In the third month of the lunar calendar every year, the villagers hold the tutelage ceremony from the two temples to the communal house to hold the opening ceremony. Nhu Thuong Communal House has long become familiar with local people because of its grand architectural scale and delicate art of carving and engraving on wood, bearing the artistic style of the Nguyen Dynasty in the early 19th century. The communal house has a Dinh-style structure, consisting of 5 front halls and 3 majestic back halls built in the style of stacking matches, with roofs, 2 floors, 8 roofs much higher than the 5 front halls, built in the year of Tu Duc. 14 (1861). 20 years later, in the spring of Tu Duc 34 (1882), the villagers built 5 more front halls, connected to the back palace by taking advantage of wood and stone materials from the old riverside communal house. Nhu Thuong communal house was ranked as a historical and cultural relic by the State in 1991. SOURCE: Hai Phong City Electronic Information Portal

Hai Phong 2103 view

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Dinh Nam

Nam communal house in Bac Son ward, one of the important religious buildings of the people of Do Son area, has just been restored. This is both a spiritual activity spot and a sacred destination in the city's famous tourist area. Located in the middle of a crowded residential area in the center of Do Son district, not far from the beach with waves crashing all year round, Nam communal house today has a moderate scale, bearing the appearance of ancient communal houses in the style of the Le Dynasty. The communal house has Dinh architecture, consisting of 3 compartments, 2 left, made mainly of wood and green stone. The curved, curved roof system with intricate carvings of four sacred animals bears the mark of the 15th century. In particular, all 38 wooden columns in the pavilion have a diameter of 34-45cm, carefully selected from tree trunks. Kien Kien - a precious wood, as hard as ironwood but tougher. Through the ups and downs of history, Nam communal house was completely destroyed twice. The first time around the 17th century, Nam Communal House was one of the military bases of He Nguyen Huu Cau District in Do Son. When Lord Trinh Doanh sent Hoang Ngu Phuc and Pham Dinh Trong to bring troops to suppress the uprising, the communal house was destroyed. After that, local people rebuilt the communal house with 5 rooms, 2 left, solemn and majestic. By the end of 1953, the communal house was destroyed again when the French colonialists forced the people here to move elsewhere, establishing a "white belt" in Do Son. In 1993, the Party Committee, PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE, Vietnam Fatherland Front and the people of Van Son ward rebuilt the communal house on the old foundation. At that time, due to economic difficulties, they only temporarily built a level 4 house and created a few wooden statues to serve as a place for people's spiritual and cultural activities. Since then, although it has been upgraded and repaired many times, the church space has seriously deteriorated, and the wooden statue system has been damaged by termites. In 2011, thanks to socialized funding, 6 worship statues were recast in gold-plated bronze. Based on the wishes of the people, the ward leaders were determined to restore the old communal house, starting construction in October 2014. The Nam Communal House Management Board is completing the grand pagoda, couplets and some details inside the communal house. The desire of the government and local people to continue expanding the communal house's grounds, restore the relic area and carry out relic recognition procedures SOURCE: Hai Phong City Electronic Information Portal

Hai Phong 1696 view

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Trung Hanh

Trung Hanh is the name of a village in Trung Hanh canton, An Duong district, Kinh Mon district, ancient Hai Duong town, now belonging to Dang Lam ward, Hai An district, Hai Phong. In the past, it was the land where Ngo Quyen stationed his troops and mobilized human and material resources to fight the Southern Han invaders in 938, opening the country's long-term era of independence. As one of the 17 villages and communes with a system of guarding and storing military provisions of Ngo Quyen, Trung Hanh was conferred by successive dynasties and recognized the worship of Ngo Vuong. In particular, Trung Hanh is famous as a spiritual land with outstanding people - many people passed the exam, many talented civil servants and martial generals, which are still recorded on stele and family genealogies. There is a proverb that says: "An Duong - Trung Hanh, Kim Thanh - Quynh Khe, the language of many scholars", meaning: Trung Hanh village, An Duong district, Quynh Khe village, Kim Thanh district, generations have been said to have many mandarins. Trung Hanh Temple - Pagoda is a relic complex ranked by the Ministry of Culture and Information as a national historical and architectural and artistic relic according to Decision No. 57. This cluster of relics is located in a spacious and beautiful campus, Located next to the main road Le Hong Phong connecting Cat Bi airport with the city center. Trung Hanh Temple worshiping Ngo Quyen has a moderate scale. The temple was greatly restored around the 17th century, but traces were left on the four lacquered pillars at the altar. The highlight of the monument is the rationality and continuity of the entire monument campus. The temple has a closed scale, arranged in a foreign internal style including: three-entrance gate, worship hall, two sides of the dance floor and the harem court (inner palace and outer palace). But it creates an open space because the two sides of the pavilion stand parallel to the worshiping place with the outside porch. The temple also preserves 5 decrees dating from 1889 to 1924 (including 3 ancient decrees) and many other precious antiques dating to the 19th century. SOURCE: Hai Phong City Electronic Information Portal

Hai Phong 1984 view

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Xich Tho communal house

Xich Tho communal house was built at the time of the village's founding about 300 years ago, at the end of the Le Trung Hung dynasty. Due to the passing of time, the old village communal house was ruined and could no longer retain its magic. Around the end of the 18th century, Xich Tho communal house and pagoda were rebuilt synchronously on the current ground. After many renovations, the village communal house now has an area of ​​1,200 square meters, a curved roof with tiled roofs, and is built in the Dinh style, including 5 front halls and 3 back halls. In the middle of the front hall is the altar to worship Nam Hai village's tutelary god Vuong Pham Tu Nghi. According to legend, he was born in the reign of King Hong Thuan, Le Dynasty, around 1509-1516, in Nghia Xa, Niem Nghia ward, Le Chan district today. As a person with extraordinary health, learning a little and understanding a lot, proficient in literature and martial arts, he had merit in fighting the Ming invaders and assisting the Mac dynasty. Xich Tho Communal House still retains five of his deity titles through the dynasties: Duy Tan, Thanh Thai, Dong Khanh, Tu Duc, and Khai Dinh. In 1924, King Khai Dinh ordained him Phuc Than, recorded it in court ceremonies, and passed it on to places of permanent worship. Therefore, in addition to Xich Tho, now in the villages along the Lach Tray river, there are communal houses, temples or tablets worshiping him. In particular, Xich Tho village communal house still preserves 3 ancient statues made of wood, dating back about 200 years of tutelary god Pham Tu Nghi (Mac dynasty), Bach Xich Dai Vuong (pre-Ly dynasty), Bo Quoc (Tran dynasty). ). In addition, the communal house also preserves the post-god stone stele (genealogical stele) from the early 19th century, during the reign of King Thanh Thai, in recognition of those who made many contributions to the renovation of the communal house, pagoda, and communal lake island. Next to the village communal house is Hung Khanh pagoda. If anyone has the opportunity to visit the pagoda and hear the temple bell ringing next to the vast countryside and windy Lach Tray stream, they will find their soul very peaceful and relaxed. This is a pagoda with ancient beauty, preserving many historical and cultural values ​​of Xich Tho. The pagoda also preserves many rare wooden statues that are nearly 200 years old and a stone Buddha statue dating back 500 years. The big bell (big bell) of Hung Khanh Pagoda, cast in bronze at Kieu Yeu canton from the 19th century, is still intact. On the body of the bell, there is a vivid inscription rich in cultural meaning. After 1954, peace was restored, Xich Tho communal house and pagoda became the learning place for Xich Tho children. From 1965 to 1975, Xich Tho communal house and pagoda were meeting places, gathering to see off the village's children who left to join the resistance war against the Americans to save the country. This place was also the evacuation point of many units during that period such as: Information soldiers of Military Region 3, Hai Phong Construction Company, Dong Tam International Automobile Repair Enterprise Vocational School... Through two great resistance wars of the country, the communal house and pagoda of Xich Tho village are truly the revolutionary base of the An Duong region, and have become a historical witness, a place to mark and remind many generations of people. homeland about heroic and proud years. In 2013, the complex of communal houses, pagodas, and stele commemorating Vietnamese heroic mothers and martyrs of Xich Tho village was recognized by the city as a historical resistance relic. SOURCE: Hai Phong City Electronic Information Portal

Hai Phong 1989 view

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Dinh Tu Lam

Tu Lam communal house in Dong Minh commune, Vinh Bao district, Hai Phong city worships tutelary god Hoa Duy Thanh, a famous general of the Tran dynasty who participated in expelling the Mongol invaders in the 13th century. Regarding the background, the merits of the tutelary god are recorded in the table of legends kept at the communal house compiled by Dong Academician Nguyen Binh in the first year of Hong Phuc (1572) and local legend says: Hoa Duy Thanh from Linh Dong village, Vinh Lai district, Hai Duong town (now Bao Ha pine, Dong Minh commune, Vinh Bao district, Hai Phong), comes from a family of powerful aristocratic mandarins in the region, intelligent, healthy, knowledgeable in military techniques and martial arts perfect, admired by everyone. Hearing that the Mongol invaders invaded our country for the second time (1285), Hoa Duy Thanh spent his own money to recruit and train soldiers. When the royal court opened the exam to recruit talented people, he was the one who passed high and became a confidant general under the authority of the moderate Duke Tran Hung Dao, in charge of the elite army to protect King Tran from the siege. The enemy from the sea area of ​​An Bang (present-day Hai Phong, Quang Ninh) safely entered the Chau Ai area (ie Thanh Hoa) according to the plan of Hung Dao Dai Vuong. During the third war against the Mongol invasion (1287-1288), Hoa Duy Thanh was ordered to bring protective troops to coordinate with the troops to pursue the enemy on the Bach Dang River, contributing to a famous victory in history. nation. Having wiped out the enemies, Hoa Duy Thanh returned to his hometown to live and was given the Tu Duong site by the king to use as his estate. When he died, the villagers built a temple right at the place where he used to train soldiers and horses. During the Le dynasty, Tu Duong temple was renovated to become Tu Duong temple and honored him as Tuong Canh. By the time of Khai Dinh. Tu Duong was renamed Tu Lam as it is today, because it avoids the king's name. The architectural decoration of the communal house is quite elaborate and meticulous. The stylized patterns of flowers and leaves, the themes of four sacred animals and four precious animals embossed on the beams, first verses, and seven porches are very skillful and lively. As for each dragon-shaped head, the technique of carving the canal is sophisticated, helping us determine the date of creation of the communal house around the 17th century (Le dynasty). Tu Lam communal house was recognized by the state as a historical relic in 1991. SOURCE: Hai Phong City Electronic Information Portal

Hai Phong 1811 view

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Dinh Van Cu

Van Cu Communal House was built in 1470, with initially quite simple architecture. During the reign of King Tu Duc (1848-1883), the communal house was built with 5 large and beautiful ironwood rooms. After it was destroyed, only the palace remained. In 2004, with the attention of authorities at all levels and socialization contributions, the communal house was restored. The communal house has simple architecture, located in a spacious and separate campus, in front is a lake, where water gathers, accumulating blessings for the land that will never run out of water. The site also preserves many precious relics. The entire hammock door system includes 5 layers of decoration in the central front hall and 3 back palace rooms that appear in the monument like a brilliant golden palace. The intricate and sophisticated carvings represent the nation's art. In addition, there are many other valuable relics such as mining examinations, dragon temples, incense burners, great characters, parallel sentences... enriching the treasure of national cultural heritage. According to the legend of Van Cu commune, Van Cu canton, An Duong district (Kien An province), Van Cu communal house worships two historical figures, Do Huy and Do Quang. The two brothers, along with their cousin Cao Tuan, made great contributions to helping King Dinh Tien Hoang quell the rebellion of 12 warlords and repel the Song Dynasty invaders. King Dinh appointed them the position of Governor of Dong Chau and Vice President of Hoan Chau. In the places they took office, the two men implemented many progressive policies, did many virtuous deeds, treated the people as children of the royal court, and came to peace in the continent. The music of the piano and music was constantly played, and the people loved and praised them. his merit. In October of the Year of the Cat (984), General Le Hoan and Queen Mother Duong Van Nga opened the regency curtain. Being important officials of the previous king's dynasty, the two men, along with other loyal officials such as Nguyen Bac, Dinh Dien... rose up to fight back. Because the soldiers were exhausted, the two men and the remaining soldiers got on the boat and retreated to Van Cu site to form a battle in Dong Da and Dong Truc to resist and then died in battle here. The villagers mourned and buried Do Quang in Dong Da and Do Huy in Dong Truc, and set up a pavilion to worship in the house where they were born. SOURCE: Hai Phong City Electronic Information Portal

Hai Phong 1738 view

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Tuong Long Tower

Do Son tourist area, Hai Phong is famous for its ideal beaches and charming scenery. But few people know that on top of Long Son (Ngoc Xuyen ward), the first of nine mountains running along Do Son peninsula, there is also a cultural and historical relic thousands of years old - Tuong Long tower. Tuong Long Tower (also known as Do Son Tower) was built during the reign of Ly Thanh Tong. This Buddhist architectural work was built on a land area of ​​about 2,000 m2, located in Van Son ward, Do Son town. The four corners of the tower all lean to the center at 190 degrees. The inside of the tower is hollow and is where the Amitabha statue is placed. The building is built of bricks and stones of different sizes. In addition to bricks, there are also bricks covering the outside of the tower shell with unique decorative arts such as lotus flowers, chrysanthemums, and lemon flowers. This decoration represents typical Ly Dynasty art. According to the book "Dai Viet History", in the year Mau Tuat 1058, King Ly Thanh Tong, after traveling across Ba Lo beach, stopped here to build a tower. Later, he dreamed of a golden dragon and gave the tower the name Tuong Long, meaning "Seeing the golden dragon appear" to remember the good omen. Some people believe that Do Son seaport is one of the cradles that received the tower here to worship Buddha. In the past, this place may have been an observatory in the "transmitting light" system. Whenever there is an incident, coastal observation stations burn dry grass to send smoke into the sky, transmitting alarm signals to the capital. Through the remaining relics, it can be seen that Tuong Long tower was built at the same time as Bao Thien tower in Thang Long citadel (now the Hanoi Opera House area). According to Dai Nam Nhat Thong Chi", the old Do Son tower is 100 meters high, built on a 1000m2 area of ​​land, has 9 floors, the door opens to the west. One meter is 0.45m long, so the tower is about 0.45m high. , located on a mountain 100m above the sea, so this tower was among the tallest towers in Vietnam at that time. Tuong Long Tower was renovated and restored many times during the Tran and dynasties Le, but in the 3rd year of Gia Long (1804), the Nguyen court demolished the tower to get bricks to build Hai Duong citadel. This proves that the ancient Tuong Long tower was extremely large and majestic. From the location of Tuong tower Long can see the sea with ships going out to sea to catch fish to bring back fresh seafood to serve tourists, see Do Son town with villages and green fields, and understand the ancients. Carefully choose the location to build the tower. SOURCE: Hai Phong City Electronic Information Portal

Hai Phong 1905 view

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House number 1, lane 42 Me Linh

House No. 1, Alley 42 Me Linh, An Bien Ward, Le Chan District, Hai Phong is a secret agency of the Provincial Committee of the Vietnam Revolutionary Youth Comrades Association of Hai Phong in 1927 - 1929, a secret agency of Indochina Communist Party Committee of Hai Phong Province in the period 1929 - 1930. There was once the base of operations of comrades Nguyen Duc Canh, an elite soldier of the Party, a son of the working class. People and working people of Hai Phong. After attending a political training class organized by comrade Nguyen Ai Quoc in Guangzhou, in September 1927, comrade Nguyen Duc Canh returned home to work and was appointed by the Vietnam Revolutionary Youth Committee as comrades of the Association. Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee of Vietnam Revolutionary Youth Comrades Association of Hai Phong. In early 1928, he implemented proletarianization and opened training classes, wrote newspapers to enlighten the revolutionary masses, and fought against the oppression and exploitation of the French colonialists. In June 1929, the Indochina Communist cell was established. In September 1929, at the above location (1/42 Me Linh), a conference of outstanding communist youth voted to establish the Indochina Communist Party of Hai Phong. After the conference to unify the three Communist Party organizations in Vietnam (February 3, 1930), comrade Nguyen Duc Canh, as Northern Party Committee of Tonkin, returned to consolidate the Hai Phong Party Committee. Thanks to the correct policy of the Central Government, under the direct direction of the Northern Party Committee, the Hai Phong Party Committee was able to mobilize the masses to fight enthusiastically and continuously. In 1929, the Governor of Hai Phong propagandized, distorted and defamed the noble ideals of the communists. Comrade Nguyen Duc Canh wrote an article exposing the colonialist's distorted arguments, and at the same time Through this, we enlighten the masses to clearly see their sinister face and call on the masses to support the communists for the cause of national and class liberation. In this house, there are still some relics (restored) that comrade Nguyen Duc Canh used such as: desk, cabinet, wooden bed. Every year, the house at 1/42 Me Linh is cared for and renovated by the Party Committee and people of Hai Phong. That is the place that marked a period of secret activities of the Party. Comrade Nguyen Duc Canh, an eminent revolutionary soldier of the Party, the first Secretary, a glorious son of the working class and the people of Hai Phong, fell at a very young age. Today, at 124 Nguyen Duc Canh, there is also a memorial plaque for comrades. SOURCE: Hai Phong City Electronic Information Portal

Hai Phong 1781 view

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Mo Pagoda Relics

Mo Pagoda Relics - Hai Phong spiritual tourist destination located in Ngu Phuc Commune, Kien Thuy district, Hai Phong city Legend has it that Mo Pagoda worships Princess Quynh Tran, daughter of King Tran Thanh Tong, who also publicized this land when choosing this place to build a pagoda, recruiting people to reclaim land, and build together. build. The pagoda has an ancient beauty, quiet over the years, along with an ancient rice tree that has stood tall for more than 720 years, recognized as a Vietnamese heritage tree. In 1991, Mo Pagoda was recognized as a National Historical and Cultural Monument. SOURCE: VIETNAM NATIONAL TOURISM BUREAU

Hai Phong 1769 view

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Red Pagoda relic area

The Red Pagoda relic area is located on Le Lai Street, Ngo Quyen district, Hai Phong city Red Pagoda is the common name of the ancient Linh Do Tu pagoda. The reason the pagoda is named Linh Do is because this is the place that villagers established in the high basin area near the riverbank, with the desire to worship Buddha and pray for Tathagata's salvation for the unfortunate souls drifting to the riverbank here. . According to the people of this place, the Red Pagoda is one of the most sacred pagodas in the city of red poinciana. The pagoda also attracts pilgrims and sightseeing visitors when it possesses ancient architecture with 3 floors, 20 roofs, 26m high - a unique architecture that is unique in the history of pagoda architecture in Vietnam. . SOURCE: VIETNAM NATIONAL TOURISM BUREAU

Hai Phong 1975 view

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Bach Dang Giang relic area

Bach Dang Giang relic area in Thuy Nguyen, Hai Phong is 20 hectares wide, located in the Trang Kenh scenic complex recognized in 1962. Those three naval battles were, the battle of Ngo Quyen to defeat the Southern Han army in 938, the battle of Le Hoan to defeat the Song army in 981 and the battle of Tran Quoc Tuan to defeat the Mongol Yuan army in 1288. Great as that, but with remaining legacies is still not enough to show the magnitude of those victories. Recognizing these great values, since 2008, dedicated people have been determined to rebuild the complex that marks the sacred soul of the mountains and rivers of the South. The entrance to the relic is a pebble garden and a stone pillar about 5 meters high, all four sides are engraved with words, the middle side is engraved with the poem "Giang san is prosperous Bach Dang thau", the remaining three sides praise the merits of the three predecessors. in naval battles. The complex has many other areas such as Bach Dang Giang temple worshiping Ngo Quyen Vuong, who founded the Bach Dang stake battle, defeated the Southern Han army in 938, ended 1117 years of Northern domination, and opened Dai Viet civilization. Trang Kenh Vong De Temple worships King Le Dai Hanh, who in 981 recreated the stake of Ngo Quyen to attack Song Binh Chiem, bringing Dai Co Viet on par with Dai Han. The Trang Kenh shrine worships Quoc Cong Tiet Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan, who defeated the Mongol army three times, culminating in the Bach Dang victory in 1288, opening up the brilliant East Asian civilization. All three temples are designed according to ancient architecture with a wonderful combination of wood and natural stone. The Temple of President Ho Chi Minh is the last place in the four sacred words of the Bach Dang Giang relic site. This is the first place in Hai Phong to build a temple to worship President Ho Chi Minh, the great leader of the nation, who is always in the hearts of all Vietnamese people. Truc Lam Temple of Trang Kenh, this is a pagoda modeled after Dong Pagoda in Yen Tu. The pagoda worships Buddha Tathagata, Dama and Bodhisattva, Buddha Emperor Tran Nhan Tong. At the foot of the pagoda are the Bach Ngoc statues of 18 Arhats and an ancient banyan tree over a hundred years old. The pagoda is one of the highest places in the Bach Dang Giang relic area, with a panoramic view of the spacious space, overlooking the Bach Dang river and the majestic Dong Trieu range. Especially on clear days, visitors can also see Yen Tu landscape. The Holy Mother Temple in the relic worships the First Mother of Heaven, the Second Mother of Thuong Ngan, and the Third Mother of Thoai Phu. In the temple there are also incense burners and statues worshiping Ngu Vi Ton Ong, Tam Vi Hoang, Duc Nam Hai Than Vuong and Mau Son Trang. In the relic area, there is also a museum displaying Bach Dang pile artifacts preserved in their original state; diagram of the battles on Bach Dang river; archaeological sites of ceramics from the Le and Tran dynasties..; Vietnamese history through the ages. SOURCE: VIETNAM NATIONAL TOURISM BUREAU

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Dinh Chi Linh

Chi Linh communal house is located in Chi Linh village, Nhan Hue commune, Chi Linh city, Hai Duong province. Based on the "Miraculous inscription" engraved in the year Tu Duc 20 (1867) still preserved here, it is said that Chi Linh communal house worships 3 village tutelary gods including: Cao Son Quoc Trang Dai Vuong (ie Cao Hien, Holy Elder); Duong Canh Thanh Hoang Quang Bac Dai Vuong (ie Pham Cuong, Thanh Hai); Duong Canh Thanh Hoang Hung Due Dai Vuong (aka Pham Uy - Thanh Ba) According to legend, Cao Son Quoc Tu Dai Vuong was a member of Tan Vien's family. The second King of the 18th Hung King's reign, Cao Hien, was skilled in literature and martial arts. He "conspired" to help King Ly Thai Tong fight the enemy to save the country. Cao Son Dai Vuong transformed into a talented general of King Ly leading his army to fight the enemy. Arriving at Ba Gia Trang, Nam Sach district, Hai Duong town, I met two twin brothers, villagers Pham Cuong and Pham Uy, the children of Mr. and Mrs. Pham Chan and Dao Thi Quy. Seeing that the two brothers Pham Cuong and Pham Uy were talented in martial arts and martial arts, Hien Cong immediately recruited them to be his generals. After fighting the battle of Ben Dong (now Binh Than - Luc Dau) and returning victorious, through Ba Gia Trang, the army, Hien Cong and two generals Pham Cuong and Pham Uy turned out on the same day. Remembering the gratitude of the three talented generals, King Ly Thai Tong came down to hold a solemn funeral and allowed local people to set up a temple to worship. Chi Linh Communal House was built around the Later Le Dynasty (18th Century), restored and embellished during the Nguyen Dynasty in 1848, 1856, 1859, 1867, 1911. The original architecture was in the style of the letter "Dinh" consisting of 5 Dai Bai compartment and 3 Hau palace compartments are built in the west direction. In the year of Khai Dinh (1916), the people continued to build 5 more worship halls and two dance halls to meet the people's daily needs during festivals. Having gone through many historical upheavals, Chi Linh communal house still preserves many precious antiques such as a set of statues of the "Three Tutelary Gods" from the Nguyen Dynasty, 9 ordinations from the reign of King Thanh Thai to King Khai Dinh, 16 panels. merit stele from the 18th and 19th centuries... The communal house is located on a high and wide mound, in front of the Thai Binh river flowing downstream, behind a series of long ponds and lakes, originally an ancient river branch after many times of filling. The remaining dyke surrounds the monument, forming a natural barrier. Harmonious and breathtaking natural landscape. Chi Linh Communal House is a place to worship heroes associated with the religious life of the people of Nhan Hue commune, molding the nation's patriotic traditions. Chi Linh communal house festival takes place on the 10th day of the 3rd lunar month every year, the festival takes place for 3 days, of which the 10th day is the main festival. Based on its historical value, spiritual culture and traditional architecture, Chi Linh Communal House was ranked National by the Ministry of Culture and Information in 1994. Source Electronic information portal of Chi Linh city, Hai Duong province.

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National Father's Temple

Quoc Phu Temple is one of eight relics belonging to the famous "Chi Linh bowl" recorded by many history books. Previously, the temple belonged to Kiet Dac commune, Chi Linh district. Now the relic belongs to Neo village, Chi Minh commune, Chi Linh district, Hai Duong province. This is the temple of the Imperial Father Tran Quoc Chan - one of the outstanding generals of the Tran Dynasty, with impeccable talent and virtue, wholeheartedly devoted to the cause of building and protecting the country. Tran Quoc Chan was the second son of Tran Nhan Tong, younger brother of Crown Prince Tran Thuyen, who later became Tran Anh Tong. He was a political figure, official and prince of the Tran dynasty during the reigns of kings Anh Tong and Minh Tong, considered one of the outstanding political figures and a talented man. But the end of life is full of injustice. Tran Quoc Chan was convicted of treason and starved to death. His death left behind a lot of criticism from historians towards Tran Minh Tong. By the year Giap Than (1341), during the reign of Tran Du Ton, the case of Tran Quoc Chan was completely exonerated. The court restored Tran Quoc Chan's position: Introducing the Supreme Patriarch of the State to Tran Quoc Chan, returning dignity to the deceased. The National Father Temple was established after he was exonerated and restored to his honor and title. The temple was built from his old house, so it is also called Thuong Thuc Co Trach (ie the old house of the High Lord). The temples were all ordained by later feudal dynasties. The monument was built on a high mound in the middle of rice fields running north-south. According to the "feng shui" theory, Quoc Phu Temple has "Kim Xa" (Golden Snake): in front there is a road to the stone wharf along the Kinh Thay river, on the left is Lang Tri field and Ao Va, legend has it that this is the bathing place of the king. Tran Quoc Chan, on the right there is Giai Phuon field, here is Dong Do relic, there are many piles of natural lipstick and behind is Dong Lang field. In 1951, the French enemy from Trung Ha post (Nam Hung - Nam Sach) shelled the main temple area in an attempt to destroy our secret resistance base, causing many construction items to be ruined, leaving only a part of Hau Hau. The palace and some worship objects were hidden by people last year. In 1953, the monument collapsed completely. By 1958, local people continued to mobilize merit to rebuild the Harem on the old foundation to stabilize religious activities and continue to honor people with meritorious services to the country. In 1997 - 1998, according to the wishes of many officials and people, and with the consensus of all levels and functional sectors, the Commune People's Committee organized a merit campaign, mobilizing all local resources to restore Restore the Quoc Phu Temple. The project was completed in a short time of no more than 60 days and nights. The temple was built in a 2-letter style, including 5 pre-sacrificing spaces, 3 back-hall spaces, along with a number of three-entrance gate items, temple grounds... Particularly, the 5 pre-sacrificing spaces were built with ancient wooden house frames in Hung Yen. The entire front and back halls are built with walls, wooden columns supporting purlins, and roofed with red tiles. Quoc Phu Temple: Recognizing the merits of Tran Quoc Chan, the royal court assigned the commune to repair the old house in his hometown in Kiet Dac, Chi Linh as a temple. Throughout the dynasties, the feudal state ordained Tran Quoc Chan and allowed localities to follow and worship and honor those who had contributed to the country. Based on the historical value of relics and famous people, Quoc Phu Temple was ranked by the Ministry of Culture and Information with Decision No. 15/2003/Decision - Ministry of Culture and Information dated April 14, 2003. Classified as a national historical relic according to the provisions of the Law on Cultural Heritage. This is the 127th relic of Hai Duong province to be ranked protected. Source Electronic information portal of Chi Linh city, Hai Duong province.

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Ba Chua Sao Sa Temple (Ba Due Temple)

Nguyen Thi Due also has the names Nguyen Thi Ngoc Toan, Nguyen Thi Du, her name is Dieu Huyen, the king's name is Tinh Phi or Sao Sa, she was born in Kiet Dac commune (now Van An ward, Chi Linh town, (Hai Duong province) Ngoc Toan is a talented and beautiful girl, exceptionally intelligent and virtuous beyond others. She was born at the end of the 16th century into a studious family. From a young age, she showed bravery and determination, and her family invited a teacher named Cao to teach. The older Ngoc Toan grows, the more beautiful he becomes, smarter than others, and more ambitious. In the year Quang Hung 15 (the original year of Mac Bao Dinh), the army of Le Trinh's court captured Thang Long, the Mac army withdrew to the East in Hai Duong town. At the beginning of the year Quang Hung 16 (1593), Le Trinh's army attacked the Nam Sach region, the Mac dynasty fell and had to withdraw from Hai Duong, fleeing to Cao Bang to establish a base... That year, 20-year-old Nguyen Thi Due and her father ran after home. Mac went to Cao Bang. Even though she had to run around, she still studied hard, showing a person with great ambition. After building the citadel and ramparts to stabilize its position in Cao Bang, the Mac dynasty opened an examination to select talented people, with quite a large number of candidates applying. Binh Thin Exam In 1616, Nguyen Thi Due pretended to be a boy to take the exam with her teacher. After marking the test, she received a high score and passed first, while her teacher passed second. Impressed by the talent of his excellent student, he said: "The color green comes from blue but is more beautiful than blue." When attending the banquet, King Mac saw that her appearance resembled a woman. Upon questioning, he learned the truth. He did not punish her, but encouraged her and made her his wife, named Tinh Phi, named Sao Sa. Nguyen Thi Due's beauty is unmatched in the world. In the eyes of Lord Mac, Ms. Due is "a shooting star that has fallen from the sky". When Le Trinh's army attacked Cao Bang and the Mac army was defeated, she hid in a mountain cave, was captured by Trinh's army and brought to the Lord, she was immediately loved and respected. The people of her commune, from top to bottom, received her affection and were grateful for the exception, so they all respected her and respected her as her successor. She read the Bible widely, understood Buddhism, enjoyed many benefits but lived a frugal life. She established a convention, determining that the anniversaries of her ancestors' deaths and birthdays (March 14), her birthday when she When a person is a hundred years old, they all use vegetarian food and oan quai to worship, and that custom will be passed down forever. When she was old, she returned to become the abbot of Vu Nong pagoda, Gia Lam district. When Trinh Tac (royal ancestor Duong Vuong) ascended the throne and ordered a female scholar to teach the palace staff, all the mandarins nominated her. Duong Vuong invited her into the palace and taught the palace staff to call her Duc Lao Master. At nearly 80 years old, she built a small hut in front of her ancestors' graves, on a low hilltop at the foot of Phuong Hoang Mountain, 200m south of Huyen Thien Pagoda. She passed away on November 8, when she was over 80 years old, having experienced three kings: Le Than Tong (1619 - 1643), Le Chan Tong (1643 - 1649), Le Than Tong (second king, 1649). – 1662). After her death, her remains were buried next to her ancestors' graves, on top of which was a pink tower made of bricks, clearly visible from afar. By the end of the Later Le Dynasty (18th century), her tomb was classified by contemporary historians as "Chi Linh eight ancient relics", meaning one of the eight ancient relics of Chi Linh district, named Tinh Phi ancient tower. Since 2004, we have realized the importance of relics, especially the historical value of famous people. On June 28, 2006, the Provincial People's Committee signed Decision No. 2283/Decision -People's Committee approving the project to build Nguyen Thi Due temple. The project includes the following items: Main Temple, Ta Huu Vu, Tam Quan, 2 golden temples and renovating and upgrading the Tomb. After a short period of construction, three items have now been completed: the main temple, two golden temples and the front yard. Nguyen Thi Due Temple was built on the basis of the old temple on top of Mam Xoi hill. facing southwest. According to feng shui theory, the land of the temple is like a pearl surrounded by the Phoenix mountain range. In front is a vast dam, fluttering with storks and cauldrons at sunset, confirming that this place is truly a good land. The temple to worship Princess Sao Sa has Dinh-style architecture, including three compartments, two compartments and one harem compartment. Behind the Harem is Tinh Phi ancient tower. Source Electronic information portal of Chi Linh city, Hai Duong province.

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Chu Van An Temple

Chu Van An Temple is located on Phuong Hoang Mountain, in Van An commune; about 4 km from Con Son relic site. This is a cultural relic and scenic spot that you can visit, with beautiful pine forests, old and new temples built in 2007. Chu Van An mausoleum is located in this relic area. The festival is in August and January, the main festival is on August 25 and November 26. The relic was ranked in 1998. The mausoleum is hidden deep in the Phoenix ravine, about 600m from the temple. Teacher Chu Van An's mausoleum was renovated with funds from teachers and students in the education sector of Hai Duong province. A small path with uneven gravel layers shaded by forest pine canopy will take visitors to visit the master's grave. Legend has it that when Master Chu Van An died (1370), his students buried him at the top of Phuong Hoang Mountain and built a house next to the grave to worship him all year long to show their condolences. The main hall of the temple is located on a high, airy position, with a nail (J) architectural style, overlapping 8 roofs, curved belt ends creating an elegant, sacred look, the roof embossed with ''two dragons''. Adoration of the Sun", in front is a pair of large stone dragons and high stone steps. The special thing here is that when tourists visit the temple, in addition to offering vegetarian and salty offerings, they often also offer pens and books to pray for fame, fortune, and education. Source Electronic information portal of Chi Linh city, Hai Duong province.

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Sinh Temple – Hoa Temple

Sinh Temple - Hoa Temple relic is located on the slopes of Ngu Nhac mountain, An Mo village, Le Loi commune, Chi Linh district. The temple is an ancient architectural work, leaning against Ngu Nhac mountain overlooking the Northeast amidst vast forests mixed with lush lychee hills. Sinh Temple worships the place of birth, Hoa Temple worships the place of transformation of general Chu Phuc Uy - an angel of the pre-Ly Dynasty (544). Sinh Temple - Hoa Temple (Mother Sinh Temple - Thanh Hoa Temple) today is also called Thanh Phi Bong Temple, Thanh An Mo Temple is now in Le Loi commune - Chi Linh district. The temple is on the slopes of Ngu Nhac mountain, in the middle of a vast forest. Here and there are strange rock formations next to the underground stream, murmuring underground, mixed with the sound of pine trees. On the surface of the stream, large pebbles that have been smoothed by time and spring water are stacked on top of each other. Far away on the top of the mountain, a few ancient temples are glimpsed in the gently flying white clouds. This scene makes people think of mystical stories. Based on history and legends, Sinh Temple - Hoa Temple was established in the 11th century. But the relics were still recreated in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Sinh Temple was built in a Tam shape with 3 consecutive buildings. together, the harem is built over the strange stone block described in the legend. There is a statue of the Mother Goddess here - the statue of Mrs. Hoang Thi Ba. At the temple, there are many antiques and two steles talking about the miracle and the temple restoration process. Hoa Temple has the same form and architecture as Sinh Temple but is larger in scale on a relatively flat land. The middle word recreates the year of Tu Duc Ky Mao (1879). The harem has a statue of general Chu Phuc Uy and many valuable sacrificial items. During the pre-uprising period, Sinh Temple - Hoa Temple became a secret meeting place for the revolutionary base (1943-1944). In 1947, Sinh Temple - Hoa Temple became a meeting place for local revolutionary organizations. In late 1947 and early 1948, the military weapons factory of Chi Linh - Nam Sach - Kinh Mon district chose Hoa Temple as a place to produce weapons. During the resistance war against the US (1969 - 1972), Sinh Temple - Hoa Temple was a temporary place for teaching and studying of staff and students of Forestry University. In terms of landscape, architecture, historical and cultural significance and events during the revolutionary resistance period, the Ministry of Culture and Information issued Decision No. 295/QD - BT dated December 12, 1994 to rank Sinh Temple - Hoa Temple relic area aims to preserve a cultural heritage, a natural beauty, and expand tourism space and sightseeing content for tourists when coming to Chi Linh land. Nowadays, at Sinh Temple and Hoa Temple, every year comes May and August of the lunar calendar. The land of An Mo is bustling and jubilant, creating a festive atmosphere. The May Festival is the main festival at Sinh and Hoa temples. From all over the country, pilgrims return to the Sinh and Hoa temple festivals, bringing their thoughts and wishes to return to the spiritual place. Source Electronic information portal of Chi Linh city, Hai Duong province.

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Thanh Mai Pagoda

Thanh Mai Pagoda belongs to Hoang Hoa Tham commune. Thanh Mai Pagoda is a very ancient pagoda, built in 1329 by Zen Master Phap Loa - Second Patriarch of the Truc Lam Yen Tu Zen Sect. The pagoda was recognized as a national historical site in 1992. Thanh Mai Pagoda was built on a mountainside, next to a small stream, looking south. In front of the pagoda is Bai Vong Mountain where there is the grave of Nguyen Phi Khanh - Nguyen Trai's father. Currently, the pagoda is being partially restored on the remains of a large project including: 7-compartment front hall, 5-compartment Tam Bao, two corridors, ancestors' house, monk's house. Behind is Vien Thong tower, built in 1334. In front there are 7 towers. At the relic, there are 7 valuable steles, of which the Thanh Mai Vien Thong marble tower has the greatest value. It can be said that this is a national treasure. The stele talks about the life and career of the second patriarch of the Truc Lam Zen sect, but through it we can see the contemporary political, religious, and land situation and the activities of the third Truc Lam patriarch: Tran Nhan Ton. , Phap Loa and Huyen Quang. According to the epitaph: Phap Loa was originally Dong Kien Cuong, born on May 7, Giap Than year, the 6th year of Thieu Bao (1284), in Dong Hoa village, Cuu La village, Nam Sach Giang, now in Ai Quoc commune. Nam Sach district. In the year Hung Long 13 (1304), on the occasion of Tran Nhan Ton's visit to Cuu La village, Dong Kien Cuong came to worship. Nhan Ton realized that Kien Cuong was a man with a religious eye, meaning he had the ability to practice and attain enlightenment. He let Phap Loa follow him to study Buddhism and gave him a new name: Hy Lai, meaning one who brings joy. He was intelligent and studious and enthusiastic about Buddhism, so just one year later, he died as a Ky Unicorn. Chi Linh) he was given the dharma name Phap Loa by Dieu Ngu Dau Da Tran Nhan Ton. In February of the year Hung Long 15 (1307), Tran Nhan Ton gave Phap Loa the treasures. And on the first day of the first month of the year Hung Long 16, he handed over the right to inherit the career of the Truc Lam Tam To Zen sect. From then on he became the second founder of this Zen sect. On the 5th day of the second month of the second year of Khai Huu (1330), Phap Loa was preaching sutras at An Lac hospital when he suddenly fell ill. On the 13th, the monk returned to Quynh Lam Institute (Dong Trieu) to recuperate. On day 19, the illness became severe. Seeing that it was difficult to survive, Phap Loa invited Huyen Quang to give him the treasures that Tran Nhan Ton gave him 22 years ago before his death, such as robes, verses describing the mind... and said: "Huyen Quang will be the guardian." maintain and inherit". On the night of March 3, Phap Loa passed away at Quynh Lam Institute. According to the monk's will, his relics were placed in the tower behind Thanh Mai pagoda. Emperor Tran Minh Tong wrote in his pen, naming the monk Tinh Tri Venerable and the tower name Vien Thong, gave 10 taels of gold from the treasury to build the tower, and wrote an emotional poem of tribute. This is a rare grace in Vietnamese history. Since then, the career of the Truc Lam Zen sect was presided over by Huyen Quang and became the third patriarch of this Zen sect. Huyen Quang served as the Abbot of Thanh Mai Pagoda for 6 years. Thanh Mai Pagoda is a religious center of the Truc Lam Zen sect in deep forests and high mountains. The presence of the relic has proven the extraordinary nature of Tran Dynasty religion. There is also an ancient forest planted by humans in the middle of nature, a system of valuable towers and inscriptions, typically the stele "Thap Vien Thong". Therefore, the relic site and natural forest have been zoned for protection by the state, gradually restored and embellished to preserve a cultural heritage, creating an attractive tourist attraction in terms of culture and landscape. nature. The anniversary of Phap Loa's death has become an annual pagoda festival. The festival starts from March 1 to March 3. Source Electronic information portal of Chi Linh city, Hai Duong province.

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Cao An Lac Temple

Cao Temple belongs to An Lac commune. There are four ancient sacred temples here, worshiping the five brothers of the Vuong family who helped King Le Dai Hanh defeat the Song army led by Hau Nhan Bao and Ton Toan Hung in 981. The temple is a cultural site, historical relic, and famous landscape of our country. Cao Temple worships 5 Vuong brothers named: Vuong Minh, Vuong Hong, Vuong Xuan, Vuong Thi Dao, Vuong Thi Lieu who fought against the Song invaders in the 10th century. The temple was built according to the architecture of the word "nail" located on Thien Bong mountain. Surrounding the temple is an old ironwood forest. Near the relic there is a bamboo forest where storks reside in large numbers, creating a lively landscape. This was once Le Hoan's military base during the resistance war against the Tong in 981. The temple was built in the pre-Le period, the relics are still being restored in the Nguyen dynasty, in a three-letter style, on a small scale. The architecture and sacrificial items are still quite consistent, typically the system of parallel sentences and great characters. This is a long-standing devotional center of local people. Every year there is a festival from January 22 to 25. The relic has the following works: pre-sacrifice, middle-class and post-harem works; There are many valuable antiques such as inscriptions, dragon swords, precious bowls, thrones, etc. Especially the system of great characters and couplets praising the merits of the 5 Vuong brothers and the nation's victorious resistance war against the Song army. When climbing over 100 mossy brick steps, visitors will see 99 elephants. made of stone. According to legend, these are elephants that have just returned from victory. They roared with their trunks and rushed down to the soft Nguyet Giang river to drink water. In the main hall, there is a great script written in stone style with four large cursive letters "Thanh Tho Vo Cuong", on the left "Cao Son Nguong Tu" and on the right "Cao Cao Tai Thuong". In front of the temple door, under the canopy of an ancient ironwood tree, are two rows of stone elephants and stone horses. In addition, Cao Temple is also a temple with a quite unique architectural style. Cao Temple is a meeting place for those who respect the nation's cultural history. Cao Temple worships General Vuong Duc Minh, who was instrumental in fighting the Song invaders. The project belongs to the Cao Temple relic complex worshiping the 5 Vuong brothers, and was ranked national by the State in 1988. Source Electronic information portal of Chi Linh city, Hai Duong province.

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Bo Duong Communal House

Bo Duong communal house, Hong Phong commune, was built during the Le dynasty, Chinh Hoa era, over 300 years ago. The communal house is called Dinh Dong "East facing communal house" located in the center of Bo Duong village, Hong Phong commune, and is one of the three remaining communal houses in the ancient temple architectural complex of the Village. The communal house was built in the year Ky Ty (1689) of the Le dynasty, the reign of Chinh Hoa, the Dong communal house has the shape of the letter Dinh (J), the architecture is in the style of a traditional belt communal house in the Northern Delta, structured with a system of pillars. , bunk, truss bed, massive boat, including harem, ancient prize and 5 great worship rooms, low-slung roof, roofed with funny-nosed tiles, wooden pavilion covered with dragons flanking phoenixes, in the middle of the roof are 2 cows. Nghe, the roof of the communal house are two Lac dragons expressing the majestic power of creation. From a distance, the roof of the communal house looks as elegant as a kite taking flight; The interior of the pavilion has many pieces of delicately carved art on wood: Dragon, Ly, Quy, Phuong, Pine, Plum, Chrysanthemum, bamboo with philosophical features like a mother dragon teaching her children; Describes Village festival scenes such as: water puppetry, bowing, wrestling, boat racing... and many precious worship objects such as: thrones, war horses, octagons, lacquered and gold lacquered couplets. Bronze bells and many other worshiping objects have historical connections. In front of the communal house is a large yard, on both sides there are 14 banquet spaces, adjacent to the communal house in the front are the east tru and west tru gates; Entering the communal house yard through three gates including: the main gate, two gates on the left and right, the corner parallel to the three gates is two soaring pillars, on top covered with leaf buds that look like a giant pen writing poetry into the blue sky. The architectural complex of communal houses, temples, and temples in Bo Duong village is ancient and magnificent, one of the most magnificent in the region. But due to historical events, the weathering process caused a lot of loss. In 1993, with financial support from the state and contributions from local people, the communal house was restored and repaired. In 1995, Bo Duong and Hong Phong communal houses were decided by the Ministry of Culture and Information. decided to rank it as a National Historical and Cultural Relic. In 2010, the state supported over 10 billion VND and Bo Duong communal house continued to be restored and embellished. In 2011, the Department of Culture and Sports of Hai Duong province supported the locality to restore the ancient traditional festival, thereby serving as a basis for the people of Bo Duong village, Hong Phong commune, to preserve and promote the values culture at monuments. According to legend, the communal house worships General Cao Xuan Huu in Tam Hoang Village, Sieu Loai district, Thuan Thanh district (ancient name is Thuan An, Kinh Bac religion), he was born on the 13th of the first month in the year of Giap Ty, belonging to a family of virtuous people. core. Mr. Cao Xuan Huu is a talented man. Since he was a child, his parents sent him to pursue a university degree. He is famous for being intelligent and good at literature and martial arts. When his parents passed away, at that time in the 18th Hung Due Dynasty, at an old age, the king gave birth to 20 princes and 6 princesses, all of whom were immortal, intending to cede the throne to his son-in-law, Son Thanh, in the court. There was a General of the Thuc family who rebelled and asked for help from a neighboring country, intending to usurp the throne. Mr. Cao Xuan Huu went to help the King suppress the bandits. He was a talented man and was appointed by the King as a striker and general in command of the envoy. He and his soldiers were stationed in Bo Duong and Hong Phong and from there spread out everywhere to suppress the enemy. Wherever the troops went, the enemy dispersed. The country returned to peace. On the occasion of his trip, he visited his old place of Hong Chau. On the 13th day of the third lunar month, he held a party to celebrate the victory "Song of Triumph" and then passed away in Bo Duong, Hong Kong. Phong on November 12 (lunar calendar). General Cao Xuan Huu was bestowed by the King with the title: "Linh Ung the King conferred the title of Duong Dinh Linh Ung Pho Huu, Propaganda, Trach Chieu Thong, Resolute, Brave, Heroic, Protector of the Nation, Mighty, Talented, and Strategic, Superior Deity". The edict allows Bo Duong village, Hong Phong commune, to establish a temple to worship the gods and enjoy blessings with the country as a permanent ritual in the future. Since ancient times, every spring on the 13th day of the 3rd lunar month, remembering the day of his "Triumph Song", the Village people have had the custom of holding a festival to celebrate: carrying palanquins, offering sacrifices to pray for the country and people. peace, favorable weather, lush vegetation, good harvests, and a warm home. The village festival also has many fun activities such as: cheo singing, dum singing, lighting fireworks, hitting clay fireworks, cockfighting... most especially the water puppet show. Bo Duong Communal House Cultural and Historical Relic was built in a central location in the middle of Bo Duong village with an architectural complex and a campus of 1783.1 m2. The communal house faces East. In front, there is the main inter-village road running through and there is a Water Puppet House. The southeast is adjacent to the house displaying puppet shows and the village's central Cultural House. The west borders the residential area. To the north is a large pond, which was also a place for water puppetry in ancient times. Source Electronic information portal of Ninh Giang district, Hai Duong province.

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Rating : National monument Open door

Ca Communal House, Tan Huong Commune

Dinh Ca is located in the center of village 5, Tan Huong commune, Ninh Giang district, Hai Duong province. Tan Huong is a land deposited by alluvium from the Red and Thai Binh river systems, so the land is fertile and convenient for agricultural production. According to legend in Nhan Dan, Ca communal house has been located at the same location since its inception, however there has been a change in the scale and space of the monument. Previously, the relic was surrounded by a residential area, behind was a communal pond, and in front was a residential road. Today there are changes compared to before: The East is adjacent to a residential area; The West and North border the inter-village road; The south borders the residential area. During the years of resistance against the US, Ca communal house was the place where the delivery and receipt of troops to serve the Southern battlefield took place. In the years 1957 - 1958, this place organized and implemented the popular education movement. "Popular education" is a movement to eliminate illiteracy among the entire population, launched by the Provisional Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam on September 8, 1945 (Decree 19/SL and 20/SL). Right after Vietnam gained independence, this movement solved "Ignorance" - one of Vietnam's most urgent problems at that time. Based on the legend - the spirit of ancient Nam Boi village (today separated into two villages: Village 3 and Village 5), Dong Boi canton, Ninh Giang district, Hai Duong province, compiled by Nguyen Binh Phung in the year of Hong Phuc. (1572), currently kept at the Institute of Social Science Information under the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, said: Dinh Ca, village 5, Tan Huong commune, Ninh Giang district, Hai Duong province is a place to worship 7 the Tutelary God including: 4 are human gods, 2 are angels and 1 is an earth god. The gods include: Quy Minh Dai Vuong, Phan Trac Mai Vy, Pham Mai Chinh Thien and Phan Mai Khai Quoc. The angels include: Thien Hoang Linh Thuong Great King, Thien Quan Hanh De Great King. The earth god is: Earth Spirit Great King. The Village Tutelary Gods are people who have contributed to helping the people and the country. Through many feudal dynasties, they have been awarded ordained and established communal houses to worship. - Before the August 1945 Revolution: At the relic, two festivals take place: From the 5th to the 15th of the 11th month (lunar calendar): This is the main festival of the year - Tutelary God's Transformation Day; On the 2nd day of the first month (lunar calendar) and the full moon day (lunar calendar) of every month, the monument is open for people and tourists to offer incense. + Main festival - Tutelary God's Transformation Day: Takes place in 10 days, starting from the 5th to the 15th of the 11th month (lunar calendar), (in which the 5th and 6th are the main festivals). During the festival, activities take place such as: Organizing the "Ong Pig" contest, the procession of the Holy Set is held solemnly and solemnly. The procession departs from the Ca communal house, the procession goes to the North temple, then organizes incense offerings here, after offering incense, the procession continues to the East temple, the procession to the Nam temple, then the procession returns to the communal house. During the days of the festival, in addition to the sacred and solemn ceremony. The festival is exciting, organizing many forms of participation in games such as: Chess; Cockfighting; Praying for ducks, catching ducks; Earthen artillery; Wrestling; Tug of war... + January 2 (lunar calendar): In addition to the main festival on the 5th and 6th of the 11th month (lunar calendar), every year on the 2nd day of the New Year, a market is held at the communal house yard - this is a typical event of the Tan Huong people. It has become a custom that on the 2nd day of Tet, people in Tan Huong commune gather at Ca communal house to hold a market to pray for good luck. Each year the market only holds one session. People come to the market, in addition to buying and selling, they also go to the village communal house to burn incense to pray for luck and happiness throughout the year. - Today's festival: In recent years, the organization of festivals at Ca communal house has been organized by the Commune People's Committee. The festival is held for 3 days: From the 5th to the 7th of the 11th month (lunar calendar). Source Electronic information portal of Ninh Giang district, Hai Duong province.

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Tran Xa communal house

Tran Xa village communal house, Nam Hung commune (Nam Sach) has a long history, is the place to worship 3 Tutelary Gods of the Pham family during the Ly dynasty and worship the famous general Tran Quang Khai - a man who had great contributions to contribute to the victory of the Tran dynasty's army and people. victory in the resistance war against the Mongol invaders in the 13th century. The communal house has been ranked as a provincial historical relic since 2007. However, due to the deterioration of the building, it has received attention from all levels, and according to the wishes of officials, party members and people. , Tran Xa communal house has been renovated and renovated. Tran Xa is a famous historical place. During the Ly Dynasty, Tran Xa was called Tran Xa Trang, located on the left bank along the Kinh Thay River, creating a large area called Tran Xa pool. During the Tran Dynasty, the Tran Xa site was changed to Tran Xa loan. Legend has it that in 1282, King and I of the Tran Dynasty returned to this area to hold a conference in Binh Than to discuss plans to fight the Mongol invaders for the second time. Today, in the Khoai No pile of Tran Xa village, there are still 2 doi trees. Legend has it that this is where the king lived. Tran Dynasty mandarins tied their horses when getting off the boat to hold the Binh Than conference. These two trees are conserved and preserved by the people and are recognized as heritage trees in 2021. Tran Quang Khai (1241-1294) was the third child of King Tran Thai Tong, his mother was Queen Ly Thi Thuan Thien (eldest daughter of Emperor Ly Hue Tong). He is the younger brother of Crown Prince Tran Hoang, also known as King Tran Thanh Tong. In 1258, King Tran Thanh Tong appointed him the title of Lieutenant, Chieu Minh Vuong and ruler of Nghe An province. In Thieu Long's 14th year (1271), he became a lieutenant-general and became the head of the court in charge of state affairs. In the 4th year of Thieu Bao (1282), King Tran Nhan Tong promoted Tran Quang Khai to the position of Senior General and Grand Master, holding full power over internal affairs. He was a politician, military man, and a member of the Dai Viet royal family during the Tran dynasty. Legend has it that when King Tran Nhan Tong returned to open the Binh Than conference in Tran Xa area, Tran Quang Khai was assigned the responsibility of general commander to protect and keep the conference secret. After his death, to commemorate the talented general, the people of Tran Xa site (Tran Xa loan) set up a temple to worship and burn incense forever. Tran Xa Communal House was built in the Later Le Dynasty on a high mound in the middle of the village. At the same time, the people brought Grand Master Tran Quang Khai to worship at the communal house along with the three village tutelary gods. During the Nguyen Dynasty, the communal house was restored and was spacious and beautiful, including 5 main worship rooms and 3 back palace rooms made of four-iron wood. In 1953, the great hall was demolished by the French colonialists, leaving only 3 harem rooms remaining. Through the changes of time, the harem was damaged and was restored by the people in 1992. In 1999, 5 great worship rooms continued to be restored. In 2007, Tran Xa communal house was recognized as a provincial cultural and historical relic. Overcoming the changes and ups and downs of history, Tran Xa communal house still retains a number of valuable antiques such as a 12th Chinh Hoa stone stele (1691); 1 altar throne, 1 altar sword, 1 coffin, 1 incense bowl of Phu Lang ceramic of Nguyen Dynasty (19th century). Up to now, some items such as Tien Bai House, courtyard, and communal house walls have seriously degraded. Based on the actual situation and according to the wishes of the people in the village, Nam Hung commune proposed and was allowed to restore the monument. Up to now, the project of restoring and embellishing Tran Xa communal house has been completed. The unique and impressive feature of Tran Xa Communal House when renovated is the relief of the 13th century Tran Dynasty village painting, with images of Luc Dau Giang branch, Ben Binh Than Conference, banyan tree, and well. , communal house yard, hero Tran Quoc Toan with a flag embroidered with six golden words "Destroy the enemy's strength, report to the king's grace", two duoi trees - where the Tran dynasty's kings and mandarins tied their horses when getting off the boat to hold the Binh Than conference... Tran Xa village communal house was renovated and renovated to be spacious and beautiful, meeting the wishes of the people of Tran Xa village in particular and the people of Nam Hung commune in general. This is the bond that unites the community and the beauty of village culture. In the minds of Vietnamese people, "banyan tree, water wharf, communal house yard" are familiar images, attached to the souls of all people, a symbol of homeland and country. Source: Electronic information portal of Nam Sach district, Hai Duong province.

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Rating : Provincial level relics Open door

Outstanding relic site