Dong An Temple

Dong An Temple

Dong An Temple is a relic with a long history. Up to now, the foundation of the ancient temple still remains, showing that this place was once built on a very large scale, including bricks from the Le Dynasty (late 18th century) and a A number of artifacts dating back over 100 years are kept at the temple. Dong An is an ancient name with the meaning that the people are united in their gratitude to the general Hung Dao Dai Vuong - Tran Quoc Tuan, who had merit in the war to expel the Yuan-Mongol invaders. In addition, the temple is also known by local people by another name, Mi temple, because it was previously associated with the name of Mi village. Experiencing ups and downs of historical fluctuations associated with the heroic land of Bao Thang over the centuries, the Temple is still located on a field in Quyet Tam village, Thai Nien commune, Bao Thang district. With a strategic location along the Red River, belonging to the ancient Bao Thang gate, the temple is both a spiritual cultural milestone marking the territorial sovereignty of the border region and one of the places of secret revolutionary activities of the Vietnamese government. Bao Thang's army and people during the resistance war against the French colonialists. Dong An Temple is the place to worship Saint Tran, Hung Dao king Tran Quoc Tuan. During the three resistance wars against the Yuan and Mongols, he used his strategic skills to lead soldiers and people everywhere to unanimously defend the country. Among them, it is impossible to mention the land of Quy Hoa (present-day Lao Cai), where Bao Thang gate is located at the beginning of the Fatherland, which is one of the key points that the Northern enemy targets every time they invade our country. Therefore, during the resistance war against the Northern invaders, Bao Thang was always a key position for our army on the strategic map. During the three resistance wars against the Mongol army, under the talented leadership of Tran Hung Dao, the army and people of Quy Hoa region actively defended the gate, blocking the enemy right from the border gate, contributing to the victory. of the people of the whole country. To commemorate the merits of the generals and soldiers who joined the people in fighting against foreign invaders and the talented leadership of Hung Dao King Tran Quoc Tuan, people everywhere came together to build temples to express their deep gratitude. . In Lao Cai city, there is Thuong Temple, a temple dedicated to him, built in the 17th century, built by local people for worship, and annually welcoming many domestic and foreign tourists to celebrate and sightsee. Although the exact age of Dong An temple has not been determined, based on the results of archaeological excavations of Dong An temple's foundation, the earliest construction materials for the temple date back to the Le dynasty (18th century). Therefore, it can be said that Dong An Temple is a temple that, although it exists after Thuong Temple, is also one of the relics worshiping Hung Dao King Tran Quoc Tuan and has many spiritual meanings for Bao Thang people for many generations. . To this day, people still say, "This land used to be a vast field with luxuriant vegetation along the Red River. That year, the Northern invaders invaded, and Tran Dynasty generals went up to suppress the border invaders." During the battle, he was injured and then when he returned to the temple grounds, he stopped to recuperate. After that, the people saw only the armor left but no body, so they built a temple to commemorate that general's merit in fighting the enemy." With historical values, in 2016 Dong An Temple was recognized by the Provincial People's Committee as a provincial-level historical and cultural relic. Dong An Temple has a convenient location, located right near the banks of the Red River, overlooking the river with a charming landscape. In the future, it will develop into a spiritual tourist destination that attracts many tourists when coming to Lao Cai in general and Bao Thang district in particular. In the coming time, Dong An Temple will be a bright spot on the spiritual tourism map of Lao Cai province when connected with other relics in the district such as Lien Hoa Pagoda in Phong Nien commune, Ngoi Bo temple in Gia commune. Phu are all relics located along the Red River. Along with the system of sacred temples of Lao Cai province located along the left bank of the Red River such as Thuong Temple, Mau Temple, Cam Temple, Quan Temple, Doi Co Temple... These are attractive spiritual tourism addresses. Tens of thousands of visitors visit, worship, and perform ceremonies on various occasions throughout the year. There are many famous relics throughout the region and region. Besides, with the revolutionary tradition of a heroic district, Bao Thang also has many tourist attractions introducing local history during the resistance periods that contributed to the overall victory of the whole country such as the base area. Soi Co - Soi Gia revolution; Pho Lu station, followed by the famous beautiful Tien cave in Xuan Quang commune, Dau Nhuan waterfall in Phu Nhuan commune with many beautiful, wild and untouched waterfalls. It is an interesting destination for those who like to experience, explore… When connecting Dong An Temple with the above relics and scenic spots, it will form tourist spots and routes that attract tourists to Bao Thang district, creating a new direction in developing the local tourism economy. region in particular and Lao Cai province in general. SOURCE: LAO CAI PROVINCE DEPARTMENT OF TOURISM

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