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Thinh Dan Pagoda

Dan Pagoda is located about 5km west of Thai Nguyen city center, in Chua hamlet, Thinh Dan ward, hidden under cool green trees, in front is a canal carrying water from Nui Coc Lake to the south of the city. city. The abbot of the pagoda said: Previously, Dan Pagoda was an ancient pagoda, hidden under the canopy of a pine forest. People in the area happily donated wood, bricks, and tiles to build it. The largest building is the Tam Bao house, consisting of 5 spacious rooms. Inside the house are displayed many Buddha statues to serve the religious needs of the people in the area. Because the country was at war, the abbots and people in the area participated in the scorched earth resistance and dismantled the pagoda. By 1993, people in the area came together to make merit and contributed to rebuilding a temporary temple right on the ground of the old temple, including 3 houses with bamboo pillars and tiled roofs as a place for spiritual activities. By 2002, monks, nuns, Buddhists and people in the area voluntarily contributed money and contributions to rebuild the pagoda in the ancient Eastern architectural style. Up to now, the temple has been built on a grand scale, but always exudes solemnity, protecting the faith of monks, nuns, and Buddhists who practice listening to teachings and studying Dharma. The pagoda includes a number of construction items: Tam Bao House with stone columns and ancient curved roof. In front of the yard is the Buddha sitting in meditation; Behind the Tam Bao house is the Patriarch's church, on the left is the mother's palace, adjacent to the pagoda yard on the right is the stilt house commemorating General Vo Nguyen Giap, a house with the architecture of the Tay and Nung Viet Bac people. Not only is it a spiritual address, but Dan Pagoda is also a relic associated with important historical events of the country as well as Thai Nguyen province in particular. History records: Before the August Revolution of 1945, the pagoda was used by Viet Minh cadres as a place to go, meet, and discuss fighting the French, expelling the Japanese, and regaining independence and freedom. On August 16, 1945, comrade Vo Nguyen Giap led the main force from Tan Trao banyan tree, Son Duong district (Tuyen Quang) to liberate Thai Nguyen town. When he arrived in Thai Nguyen, the General chose Dan Pagoda as his "headquarters", gathering troops and people, and as his "headquarters" to command the attack on the Japanese who were clustered in the town center. Here, on August 19, 1945, comrade Vo Nguyen Giap, on behalf of the Liberation Army Command and the National Uprising Committee, together with comrade Tran Dang Ninh and commanding officers, discussed and approved a battle plan to attack the war. Japan in Thai Nguyen province. On the evening of August 19, 1945, comrade Vo Nguyen Giap convened a meeting, including officials from the Central Committee and the Northern Regional Party Committee operating in Thai Nguyen province to establish a provisional Provincial Party Committee consisting of 5 comrades. , with comrade Ngo Nhi Quy as Secretary. 24 hours the same day, under the command of comrade Vo Nguyen Giap, the Liberation Army Detachment departed from Dan Pagoda and entered Thai Nguyen province, together with the army and people in the province surrounded the Japanese army, rose up and won power. profit. It is known that in August 1998, during a visit to Thai Nguyen, General Vo Nguyen Giap returned to Dan Pagoda. The general chatted with friendly people in the area. The General said: "In the past, when our soldiers came here, the people of Dan village protected and kept the revolutionary army very good. Today, Dan villagers need to strive to be exemplary, unite, and do good business as Uncle Ho wished." That day, the General planted a banyan tree in the left corner of the temple yard in gratitude. With these historical significance, Dan Pagoda was ranked as a national historical relic in 2011. Currently, the pagoda is not only a place for monks, nuns, Buddhists and people to practice their beliefs but also a place for education. Traditional education for generations today and tomorrow. Source: Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Thai Nguyen province

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Rating : National monument Open door

Dong Nhan Temple

In Dong Nhan temple, there are still many valuable gold-plated offerings such as: precious bowls, horizontal boards, and parallel sentences dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Dong Nhan Temple also has a stele "The Tragic Story of Trung Vuong" placed in the front yard of the worship hall... Ancient Dong Nhan Temple (another name is Hai Ba Trung Temple) is located at 12 Huong Vien Street (Dong Nhan Ward, Hai Ba Trung District, Hanoi). This is one of the sacred temples worshiping Ms. Trung Trac and Trung Nhi. With unique cultural, historical and architectural values, Dong Nhan Temple along with communal houses and pagodas is a relic complex that has been ranked a Special National Monument (2020). The two women are from Phong Chau, Me Linh. I'm Trung Trac, you're Trung Nhi. At that time, the Han dynasty's governor, To Dinh, brutally murdered Thi Sach, the husband of Mrs. Trung Trac. The two ladies raised the flag of rebellion and received support from people everywhere to expel To Dinh's army, took 65 citadels in Linh Nam, and proclaimed themselves kings. Later, the Han dynasty sent general Ma Vien to suppress the situation. The two women could not resist and had to retreat to Cam Khe land. Finally, they went to Thuong Son mountain and committed suicide. Another theory says that the two women jumped into the Hat Giang River to commit suicide, then transformed into two white rocks floating on the Red River to Dong Nhan wharf, often glowing brightly at night. The villagers saw that, so they took red cloth to process her statue and set up a temple to worship them at Dong Nhan beach along the river. According to historical data, Hai Ba Trung Temple was built during the reign of King Ly Anh Tong, the third Dai Dinh era (1142), in the riverbank area of ​​Dong Nhan village. Later, because this land was eroded, the villagers moved the temple to Huong Vien village (current location). The temple is the center of the relic complex: Vien Minh Pagoda, a communal house worshiping the gods Cao Son Dai Vuong, the King Thien Tu, the god Do Ho Dai Vuong and the water gods who have helped the people living along the river. The temple was built on a 4,000 square meter campus, following the "foreign domestic" architectural style. In front of the gate there is a semicircular lake. Through a road, you will reach a large yard with a ritual gate consisting of 4 pillars. On the left is a large stele riding on a turtle's back, on the right is a two-story, eight-roof communal house. Going inside is the 7-room altar house with statues of two black painted wooden elephants, attached with real tusks. These are two elephants symbolizing the elephants of the Two Ladies leading the army into battle. The altar house is connected to the harem by an incense burner, inside is placed an altar throne and a mosaic of Hai Ba Trung riding elephants to fight the enemy. The harem contains the statue of the Hai Ba, placed on a stone pedestal about 1 meter high. Statue made of tempered clay, sitting posture. Ms. Trung Trac wears a yellow shirt, Ms. Trung Nhi wears a red shirt, her head is covered with a witch hat, her statue is larger than life, her hands are raised high in front of her face as if summoning the crowd. On both sides are statues of female generals who followed the Hai Ba in their uprising to expel To Dinh, wash away the dishonor of the country, and take revenge on their husbands: General Le Chan, Hoa Hoang, Thien Nga, Nguyen Dao Nuong, Phung Thi Chinh, and Princess Pham Thi. Con. The altar has a throne and a mosaic depicting the image of Two Ladies riding elephants to fight the enemy. In Dong Nhan temple, there are still many valuable gold-plated offerings such as: precious bowls, horizontal boards, and parallel sentences dating from the 19th and early 20th centuries. Dong Nhan Temple also has a stele "The Tragic Story of Trung Vuong" placed in the front yard of the worship hall, composed by Dr. Vu Tong Phan in 1840 with the content of praising the Hai Ba as "the fiercest of the Southern state". To show gratitude to the Hai Ba, every year, people here organize the Dong Nhan temple festival from the 4th to the 7th of February. The 6th is the main festival with a special feature of an art performance recreating the scene of Hai Ba Trung riding elephants to fight the enemy. The festival is lively with folk games. Exactly at 12:00 noon is the ceremony to process the boss's feast and worship the council of 4 communes joining together to worship Hai Ba Trung, including Phung Cong village (Phung Cong commune, Van Giang district, Hung Yen province), Ha Loi village (Me Linh commune, Hung Yen province). Me Linh, Hanoi city) and Hat Mon village (Hat Mon commune, Phuc Tho district, Hanoi city). The festival at Dong Nhan temple demonstrates the moral principle "when drinking water, remember its source", paying tribute to national heroes and those who have contributed to the country and the people. There are many places where temples are built to worship Hai Ba Trung: Hat Mon (Phuc Tho district), Phung Cong (Hung Yen), in Me Linh (Me Linh district)... and there are more than four hundred places to worship the generals of the Hai Ba but the temple Dong Nhan is still a destination for many tourists from near and far. Department of Culture and Sports of Hanoi City

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Rating : Special national monument Open door

Ha Hiep Communal House

Ha Hiep communal house is located in Lien Hiep commune, Phuc Tho district, Hanoi city, worshiping the tutelary god General Hoang Dao. Based on the artistic style of the architecture, along with the deifications, it can be determined that Ha Hiep communal house dates from the Le dynasty or earlier (around the beginning of the 17th century or before). According to recent research documents, the Great Court was built in the 30s of the 17th century, the Harem was built in the second half of the 17th century, remodeled and expanded in the 19th century; The front altar was built in 1856 and the two Nghi Mon gates were built in the early twentieth century. Through the process of existence, in the years Canh Hung 12 (1751), Canh Hung 20 (1759), Canh Hung 32 (1771), people in the village gathered together to raise money to repair the communal house. The incident is recorded in the stele "At the bi communal house" currently standing on the left side of the Great Pavilion (the date of the stele is Canh Hung 32 (1771). In 1816, the communal house continued to be renovated, two more stone water tanks were built. , a number of coffins, other worship objects... In recent years (1996, 2004, 2005), the communal house continues to be repaired and preserved by the government and people. Architecturally, Ha Hiep village communal house includes many construction items, located on a land area of ​​about 3,000 square meters. In addition to the two front and back gates, lake, yard... the current main architecture of Ha Hiep village communal house consists of 3 parts: Pre-Target, Great Pavilion, Rear Palace, creating a main building plan in the form of a Nhat front. , after the word Dinh. The overall architectural plan of Ha Hiep communal house includes the following items: Nghi Mon Ha Hiep village communal house has two Ritual Gate: the first Ritual Gate is located in front of the Temple Temple, on the Shinto axis and now only has symbolic meaning because the road from this side has been sealed... The second Ritual Gate is located on the left side of the Great Temple, close to the inter-village road. The size of the pillars at this Nghi Mon is smaller than the first Nghi Mon. Sacrifice money The altar is a rectangular building with three compartments and two wings, two floors and eight match-stack roofs, built on a foundation level 0.17m higher than the front yard. The floor is tiled with red bricks, following the peacock pattern. The wooden frame of Ha Hiep village's altar hall is built on 4 rows of square-shaped pillars: 2 rows of main columns (made of wood) and 2 rows of military columns (made of stone). Great family The great communal house consists of three rooms and two wings, but each wing is almost as large as a room. This entire structure is built on a rectangular base, surrounded by cut stones. Ancient communal houses originally had floors. According to the elders in the village, the communal house's floor was demolished between 1968 and 1970. The Great communal house's frame was built on six rows of ironwood pillars. Harem The harem, where the altar to worship the Tutelary God is placed, consists of 02 compartments, built perpendicular to the outer court, with two layers of roof, front and back, built in the style of a gable wall and built perpendicular to the Great Court in the middle compartment. The harem consists of 3 sets of roofs. The outermost roof is supported by a pillar placed on both ends of the military column on the right and left of the middle of the Great Hall. The second set of roofs for the Harem Palace is made of plank style. The two sets of roof rafters, the outside and the inside, are made in a variation of a gong stand, stacked with two bamboo sticks. The connection is because the Harem harem is the type that uses guys. As a forbidden palace and a solemn place, Ha Hiep village's Hau Palace was built with a discreet wall, in the style of a wall blocking the throne's arms. Not including the upper salary and roof ships, each Harem roof also has 8 horizontal panels. Decorations on the architecture of Ha Hiep communal house: concentrated outside, on the roof system at Nghi Mon, are mainly mythical and conventional animals such as dragons, unicorns, phoenixes, elephants, horses, and Trien script patterns. Ha Hiep is one of the few communal houses built in the first half of the 17th century that still preserves its architectural style. The carved decorative panels dating from the 17th Century to the early 20th Century are extremely lively and harmonious, creating unique characteristics. With hundreds of sculptures and decorations of the Later Le period, Nguyen has demonstrated the talent and ingenuity of contemporary artisans. The decorative carvings in Ha Hiep village communal house show profound folk character with many rich themes. Ha Hiep is one of the few ancient communal houses that still fully preserves valuable relics spanning many centuries. The palanquins, coffins, ordinations, stone steles, ornamental tanks... have created a collection of unique worship objects with high historical and cultural value. Artifacts considered unique have become the pride not only of Ha Hiep villagers but also show the sustainable vitality of the monument over nearly 4 centuries of existence. In particular, Ha Hiep village communal house still retains two stone ornamental tanks with similar designs. The size of each tank is 95*45*30cm. On the body of the tank are embossed images of rolling water dragons, lotus flowers, water waves... Notably, on the body of each of these tanks, the date of creation is clearly recorded as the year Gia Long 15 (1816). These are two quite unique artifacts, recorded with a specific date, very rare in relics of the same type. With the above special value, the architectural and artistic relic of Dinh Ha Hiep communal house, Phuc Tho district, Hanoi city has been ranked a special national monument by the Prime Minister (according to Decision No. 2280/QD -TTg December 31, 2020). (According to relic records kept at the Department of Cultural Heritage)

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Rating : Updating Open door

Salt Bridge Pagoda | Cau Muoi Communal House

The Cau Muoi communal house - temple - pagoda relic cluster is located in the center of Cau Muoi hamlet, Tan Thanh commune (Phu Binh). According to historical records, communal houses, temples, and Cau Muoi Pagoda were built about 300 years ago, during the Later Le Dynasty. The cluster of relics lies like a mountain, surrounded by lush green forests, creating an ancient and sacred look. Located in the central area of ​​the relic complex is Cau Muoi communal house. The communal house is the place to worship Thanh Hoang Cao Son Quy Minh Dai Vuong (ie Duong Tu Minh), a famous general of the Ly Dynasty. He made great contributions in repelling foreign invaders, firmly protecting the northern border region of Dai Viet and developing the economy of the ancient Phu Luong government. Remembering his merits, people built a communal house to worship and honor him as the village's Thanh Hoang. In the complex of relics there is also Cau Muoi Pagoda worshiping Buddha; Cong Dong Temple worships Mother Goddess Lieu Hanh and Thuong Temple worships Mother Goddess Thuong Ngan. Among them, Cong Dong Temple is said to be a very spiritual and sacred place. Legend has it that Holy Mother Lieu Hanh is famous for her filial piety and is praised and revered by people as the mother of all people. She is a symbol of women's strength, promoting the values ​​of happiness, freedom and independence. Not only has cultural and religious value, the Communal House - Temple - Cau Muoi Pagoda relic complex is also an important revolutionary relic, marking many historical events in the two resistance wars against the French and the Americans. . In 1948, the communal house and Cau Muoi pagoda were a place to teach the national language and eliminate illiteracy for local people. In addition, the relic cluster is also a place to hide food in Phu Binh district in 1951; where the 308th Army was stationed in the resistance war against the French colonialists and the 304th Division in the resistance war against the American imperialists. With bold and unique cultural and historical values, the Cau Muoi Communal House - Temple - Pagoda relic complex has become a famous place for religious activities and spiritual tourism. Every year, Cau Muoi villagers and many tourists from all over come here to burn incense to pay their respects to the gods and the village's Thanh Hoang; At the same time, I wish for a healthy, peaceful, prosperous and happy new year. Through time and historical fluctuations, the cultural and historical values ​​of the Cau Muoi Communal House - Temple - Pagoda relic complex have been preserved and passed down from generation to generation. This place has become a famous spiritual destination of Thai Nguyen province in general and Phu Binh district in particular at the beginning of Spring, attracting millions of tourists to visit, worship, and immerse themselves in the sacred, ancient atmosphere. respectful and bold in the cultural values ​​and beliefs of local people. Source: Thai Nguyen Newspaper

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Rating : Provincial level relics Open door

Phu Lien Pagoda

Located in group 23, Hoang Van Thu ward, Thai Nguyen city, there is an ancient pagoda with an age of up to hundreds of years - Phu Lien pagoda. This is a temple with a long history in Thai Nguyen, associated with important historical events of our nation. Phu Lien Pagoda has an area of ​​about 7,000 square meters, standing in the middle of an open hill with many green trees, poetic and lyrical. This pagoda is hundreds of years old and holds many spiritual, cultural and historical values ​​of the Vietnamese people. Phu Lien Pagoda (Phu Chan Thien Tu) is an ancient pagoda, built during the Ly Dynasty, on a low hill near the bank of Cau River in the northeast area of ​​Phu Lien commune, Tuc Duyen district, Dong Hy district in the past. . In 1896, the French colonialists occupied and built a diplomatic palace on this hill, so the pagoda had to move to another location, now Hoang Van Thu ward, Thai Nguyen city. Not only is it a famous tourist destination, Phu Lien Pagoda is also an important historical and cultural relic of Thai Nguyen province. As an ancient temple with a long history, Phu Chan Thien Tu has been associated with many heroic historical events of the Vietnamese people. During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this was the period when the French colonialists invaded our country, leading to activities of the Vietnamese people to fight against invaders. At that time, the insurgents of Hoang Hoa Tham and Doi Can chose Phu Lien pagoda as a hiding place, avoiding the pursuit of the French army. In 1946, Phu Lien Pagoda was honored to be the place where the election of the 1st National Assembly Delegates of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam took place. This is the first election in the history of our country's formation and development, marking an important turning point in the process of fighting for independence and freedom of the Vietnamese people. Phu Lien Pagoda is a famous tourist destination in Thai Nguyen. At the pagoda, there are many exquisitely carved Buddha statues, Bodhisattva statues, etc. along with many precious relics of high historical and cultural value. The pagoda is a place of spiritual activities not only for Thai Nguyen people but also for many tourists from all over, who come to worship, offer incense and pray. Phu Lien Pagoda was built according to traditional Vietnamese Buddhist architecture, including the following items: Three Jewels House, Linh Dieu Avalokiteśvara Buddha Statue, Mau Temple, Ancestral Church, Ancient Tower Garden. Each worship area is meticulously built, surrounded by trees and fresh ornamental flowers, creating a peaceful, quiet space true to a spiritual, meditative place. In particular, the architectural details of Phu Lien Pagoda exude nostalgia, elaborateness, and sophistication in every line. From the pillars, pagoda roofs, central steps to decorative lanterns, all have an impressive beauty, clearly showing the characteristics of Northern pagodas. Source: Thai Nguyen City Cultural and Media Center

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Rating : Provincial level relics Open door

National historical site of 60 martyrs of TNXP Company 915, Team 91 Bac Thai

National historical site - a place to commemorate the heroic sacrifice of 60 NNXP Company 915, Team 91 Bac Thai in the US imperialist carpet bombing on Christmas Eve 1972 in Gia Sang ward (Thai Nguyen city) ) has a campus of 4.75 hectares, including the following items: Memorial House; space for displaying documents and artifacts; reception area; system of green trees, decorative flower beds, legendary stone pillars, three-entrance gate, ritual gate - four pillars, lake reflecting the auxiliary works. Deeply aware of the role and significance of the monument in educating traditional revolutionary history and local history, the Relic Management Board has implemented many introduction and promotion activities; propagate and educate historical and revolutionary traditions for officials, teachers, and students through extracurricular activities and practical experiences; coordinate to organize activities such as: Discussions, admission of union members and party members; Gratitude activities, giving gifts to former volunteers and families of martyrs... According to assessments, the number of tourists coming to visit and pay tribute at the National Historical Site of 60 Martyrs of TNXP Company 915, Team 91 Bac Thai is increasing. This place gradually becomes an important "red address" of Thai Nguyen province as well as the whole country to educate revolutionary traditions for the young generation. Source: thainguyen.gov.vn

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Rating : National monument Open door

Hang Pagoda (Thai Nguyen City)

Hang Pagoda is located in the center of Chua Hang town, Dong Hy district, Thai Nguyen province, 3 km north of Thai Nguyen city, on the left of National Highway 1B, direction from Thai Nguyen to Lang Son. The pagoda has many characteristics of the mountainous region, so it was selected to be included in the collection of 100 typical Vietnamese pagodas published for the first time in 2011. According to legend, this is an ancient pagoda dating back to the 11th century and has been ranked Ranked as a national historical and cultural relic and scenic spot in 1999. Hang Pagoda, whose name is "Kim Son Tu", is also known as "Fairy Lu Buddha Cave". The Hang Pagoda scenic spot has three large, independent rocky mountains on flat land... The mountain in the middle is called "Huyen Vu", tall and sturdy, on both sides are two "Thanh Dragon - White Tiger" mountains rising. majestically high, three peaks connected by a saddle strip of about 1000m with an area of ​​about 2.7 hectares at the foot of the mountain. Legend has it that "Hang Pagoda" dates back to the Ly Dynasty (11th century), considered a very prosperous period of Buddhism. The story is that: on a spring morning in the year of Nham Tuat, King Ly Thanh Tong woke up and told Nguyen Phi Y Lan about his dream last night, being led by Buddha to the spiritual land in Dong Hy, Thailand. Original. Ms. Nguyen Phi immediately went on a sightseeing tour, saw the charming scenery, majestic mountains, and large caves, so she took the cave and built a temple to worship Buddha. Perhaps "Kim Son Tu" was born from here, but people often call it Hang Pagoda because the pagoda is in a cave. Passing through the Three Gates, entering the pagoda, on the left and right sides there are two majestic statues of Dharma Protector Encouraging Goodness - Punishing Evil, riding an elephant and a tiger. The deeper you go, the wider the cave becomes, the stalactites on the cave dome seem like "old clouds mixed with strange rocks", many large stone pillars stand up against the cave dome like pillars against the sky. Around the cave walls, many stalactites protrude into altars and many strange and attractive shapes. The cave has many nooks and crannies, a path to heaven, a path to the underworld, and doors to the front and back, so the air in the pagoda is very fresh, cool in summer, warm in winter, incense smoke always shines, making the pagoda even more beautiful. becomes dark and mysterious. Hang Pagoda - Kim Son Pagoda with the legend "Cave of Tien Lu" is a water painting that has captivated the souls of many famous people and scholars of the "good people and guests" from the early Le dynasty to the Late Nguyen, still extant. Many poetic epitaphs in Chinese characters are engraved on the cave walls, praising the unparalleled natural beauty when visiting this place. According to the plan, Hang Pagoda will be built and restored divided into 5 areas, which is a conservation area including all caves and rocky mountains with a total area of ​​2.7 hectares; The spiritual main axis, including 8 works: Tam Bao main hall, ancestral church, Dharma preaching hall, stupa, bell tower, drum tower, three internal gates, three external gates; On the right side of the pagoda is the Zen monastery area; social charity center; grounds to serve the festival. Total investment cost is about 500 billion VND from socialized sources. With all the historical values ​​inherent in this place and the wishes of the abbot and all the people, in the past 3 years, many Buddhist monks, nuns, units, and businesses have contributed their contributions and resources to build the temple. build a temple. The entire architectural complex of the pagoda is covered with water and paint. Behind the pagoda are mountains, in front of the pagoda is the winding Cau River surrounding it. The main works of the Three Jewels Palace, Three Entrance Gates, Bell Tower, and Drum Tower, which have been completed and are being completed, will soon become a place of worship, contributing to preserving a spiritual cultural heritage and enhancing the value of the relics. creating a beautiful landscape like a landscape painting, poetic in Penglai. With the great value of beautiful scenic relics from ancient times, after being restored and expanded, "Hang Pagoda - Kim Son Tu" will become a major Buddhist center of Thai Nguyen province and a tourist destination. Attractive spiritual calendar. Source: Thai Nguyen City Cultural and Media Center

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Rating : National monument Open door

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long

Historical and archaeological relics of Thang Long Imperial Citadel Central Area - Hanoi with a core conservation planning area of ​​18,395 hectares (including Hanoi Ancient Citadel Relics Area and 18 Hoang Dieu Archaeological Relics Area) and the buffer zone area is 108 hectares. In 1009, Ly Cong Uan ascended the throne and established the Ly dynasty. In 1010, Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Dai La citadel, renamed the new capital Thang Long and built it into the country's largest economic, political and cultural center. Through the Ly, Tran, Le So, Mac and Le Trung Hung dynasties, Thang Long citadel always held the position of "National Capital", the residence and working place of the King and Royal Family. This area is also where important ceremonies of the country are held. After the Nguyen Dynasty established the capital in Hue (1802), the capital role of Thang Long was dissolved... After 1954, the Thang Long citadel area became the headquarters of the Ministry of National Defense. It was in this area that many important decisions of the Party and State were made, contributing to great victories in the resistance war against the US to save the country, win national independence, and unify the country. Through time and historical events, Thang Long citadel has had many changes and deformations..., but up to now a number of historical and archaeological relics are still preserved, typically: Flagpole (Hanoi Flagpole): built in 1812, under the reign of King Gia Long, 33.4m high, including three floors: base, column body and lookout. Doan Mon: is the southern gate, built in a rolling arch style. Doan Mon is arranged horizontally, including the middle door reserved for the king, on both sides there are 4 smaller doors, for mandarins and royal families. Kinh Thien Palace: located in the center of the imperial citadel (early Le Dynasty), built in 1428, right on the old foundation of Can Nguyen Palace under the Ly Dynasty (later renamed Thien An Palace). In 1886, this palace was destroyed by the French colonialists to build the French Army Artillery Command. Currently, only traces of the foundation of Kinh Thien Palace remain. In particular, this area still preserves two stone dragon steps, dating back to the 15th century. Hau Lau (Princess's Floor): built in 1821, used as a resting place for the maids in the convoy escorting the Nguyen Kings when traveling to the North. At the end of the 19th century, Hau Lau was seriously damaged, the French colonialists renovated and rebuilt it as it is today. Bac Mon (North Gate): is the northern city gate, built in 1805, consisting of two floors, eight roofs, with a curved blade head, in the traditional style. Surrounding walls and 8 palace gates of the Nguyen Dynasty: In 1805, the Nguyen Dynasty built a wall from the Doan Mon gate around the inner palace, creating a palace for the king to work and rest every time the North patrolled. Currently, in the ancient citadel there are still 8 city gates along with a system of walls surrounding the palace made of bricks. Relics of house and bunker D67: built in 1967, in area A. This is where the Politburo, Central Military Party Committee, and the General Command made many historical decisions, marking important achievements. Milestones of the Vietnamese revolution: The 1968 Tet Offensive, the 1972 campaign, the 1975 General Offensive and the climax of the Ho Chi Minh Campaign... French architectural works: built from the late 19th century to the early 20th century in the Vauban style, including the French Army Artillery Command building; a 2-story building, built in 1897, now used as the headquarters of the Department of Operations; two one-story buildings, built in 1897. East of the Operations Department building is a guest house, built in 1930. Trees in the relic area: planted at high density and diverse in types, have contributed to creating a fresh environment and harmonious landscape for the relic area. Archaeological relics at 18 Hoang Dieu: located about 100m west of Kinh Thien Palace, with an area of ​​4,530 hectares, excavations began in December 2002, divided into 4 zones (A, B, C, D). While excavating here, archaeologists discovered traces of the foundations of ancient architectural works of Thang Long Imperial Citadel and many valuable artifacts, such as terracotta architectural decorative materials. , wooden columns, ceramics of Vietnamese feudal dynasties and many foreign utensils and objects, such as porcelain from West Asia, China, Japan... Thang Long - Hanoi Ancient Citadel is a typical historical and archaeological relic, material evidence reflecting high technical level, containing historical, architectural and artistic values. At the same time, it reflects the cultural interference with countries in the region and around the world in a long historical process, shown through many historical artifacts, architectural works, and urban landscapes with unique appearance. thousands of years of history. With the special historical, cultural and scientific values ​​of the monument, the Prime Minister has decided to classify the Thang Long - Hanoi Imperial Citadel Central Area historical and archaeological site as a special national monument. farewell on August 12, 2009. Source: Department of Cultural Heritage

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Rating : Special national monument Open door

Voi Phuc Temple, Hanoi

The temple was established during the reign of Ly Thai Tong (1028-1054) in the southwest corner of the old Thang Long citadel in the territory of Thu Le village, now Thu Le park. Worshiping Prince Linh Lang, son of King Ly Thai Tong, and his 9th concubine Duong Thi Quang, but it is said that he was originally the son of Long Quan, whose name was Hoang Chau, waterfall, who had meritorious service in the resistance war against Vietnam. Song Dynasty invaders. After his death, the people of Thu Le built a temple and was ordained by the king as Linh Lang Great Vuong, the supreme blessed god. The god has many times conspired to help the Tran dynasty in the war against the Yuan-Mongol invaders, and the Le dynasty in the revival. Because in front of the temple door there are two kneeling elephants, it is commonly called Voi Phuc Temple and because the temple is in the west of the capital, it is also called Tay Town or Doai Town (Doai, according to the Western eight trigrams). Voi Phuc Temple is currently located in Ngoc Khanh ward, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi. The temple is also called Phuc Thu Le Elephant Temple to distinguish it from Phuc Thuy Khue Elephant Temple at 251 Thuy Khue Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi. Previously, the temple was located in the Tu Tran system, "keeping" the west of the capital. This place was originally a land full of lakes, ponds, and marshes, and was one of the Thirteen camps dating back to the Ly Dynasty. At that time, it belonged to the general cabinet, Quang Duc district, Phung Thien district. Legend has it that Voi Phuc Temple was built in the 7th year of Chuong Thanh Gia Khanh (1065) under King Ly Thanh Tong on a high mound in the land of Thu Le camp - one of 13 camp villages in the west of Thang Long capital. . The temple's opening is currently a four-pillar gate, like cosmic axes that bring vitality from the upper floors down to earth (this is a product of the 19th and 20th centuries). On both sides of the gate are steles of a horse and a pair of elephants. adoration ceremony (currently a new four-pillar ritual gate has been built, close to the main road). It is also because of this that the temple is named Voi Phuc. New

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Rating : National monument Open door

Outstanding relic site