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Go back in time to discover ancient relics in Thai Binh

Not only is the cultural diversity and friendly people, but the system of ancient relics in Thai Binh also helps keep tourists coming to visit this land.

Vietnamese people always attach great importance to ancient cultural values, preserved and preserved over many generations, both to honor and express gratitude towards the difficult historical years. Coming to the Northern Delta, it is impossible to ignore the name Thai Binh, which is developing tourism and preserving ancient relics for visitors to explore. So the ancient ruins in Thai Binh have something special and unique, let’s travel to Vietnam on a journey to this lovely land.

Keo Pagoda – the most unique ancient temple in Vietnam

When it comes to the pagoda with unique architecture in Vietnam, it is impossible to ignore the Keo Thai Binh pagoda . Keo Pagoda, built in the Ly – Tran dynasty, represents Vietnam’s masterpiece wood art in the sixteenth century. Currently the temple is located in Keo village, Duy Nhat commune, Vu Thu district, Thai Binh. 

Go back in time to discover ancient relics in Thai Binh
Keo Pagoda, built in the Ly – Tran dynasty, represents Vietnam’s masterpiece wood art in the sixteenth century

Visiting the ancient relics in Thai Binh , seeing Keo pagoda, visitors will see many beautiful features from the Ly dynasty that still exist up to now, as evidenced by the epitaphs. Unlike many pagodas of the same period, Keo pagoda was made entirely of wood including 21 works with 157 rooms. The most unique is the triangular system, also known as Gac Chuong, of the temple, inside which contains many unique architectural masterpieces, carved by the hands of skilled craftsmen on wooden trees to demonstrate. flourishing era. 

Keo Pagoda is made entirely of wood
The most unique is the system of three relics, also known as Gac Chuong, of the temple

Through 400 years of history and many events, when returning to Thai Binh, visitors can still see the ancient beauty but very talented appearing at Keo pagoda. Every year at Keo pagoda, there are also 2 festive seasons with many folk games, attracting many local people and visitors to respond. 

Back to Keo Pagoda to pray for luck for the new year

Tien La Temple – one of the fascinating ancient relics in Thai Binh

Tien La Temple is one of the national-level historic sites located in Tien La village, Doan Hung commune, Hung Ha district, Thai Binh and is also the holiest temple in Thai Binh. This is the temple to worship Bat Kan, general Vu Thi Thuc, a female general under Hai Ba Trung who made great contributions to the fight against invaders from the North. After fleeing from the North, Thuc Nuong went to Da Cuong land, returned to Tien La temple and took refuge in the Buddha’s door. After that, Thuc Nuong recruited soldiers and soldiers, rebelled against the invaders of the North with four golden words “Bat Can General”, avenge the innocent father and people.

Tien La Temple is one of the national level historic sites

The structure of Tien La Temple is in the direction of “first money – posterior”, ancient architecture with columns, trusses and curved roof shaped like a dragon. The architecture has proven that this is one of the ancient relics in Thai Binh , although over the years of repair, it still retains great aesthetic and cultural value from the Le dynasty up to now.

Although over the years of repair, it still retains great aesthetic and cultural value since the Le dynasty
Annual festival at Tien La Temple

Tran Temple – a cultural and spiritual tourist spot

Tran Temple is located in Tam Thuong village, Tien Duc commune, Hung Ha district, Thai Binh province, and used to be the place where Tran kings were born and built their careers. During the reign of King Tran 700 years ago, there were many invasions, especially the Nguyen-Mong war before. The Tran dynasty built many temples and pagodas, including Tran Nam Dinh temple and Tran Thai Binh temple. Currently Tran Thai Binh Temple is the burial place of the remains of many Tran heroes and Tran kings. 

Tran Thai Binh Temple is the burial place of the remains of many Tran heroes and Tran kings
Tran Thai Binh Temple has gone through 700 years of history

The current architecture of Tran Thai Binh Temple still retains its original ancient features, so it is always classified as ancient relics in Thai Binh . Tran Temple relics also show the uniqueness of motifs, sculptures on the wall or each tomb. Up to now, Tran Thai Binh Temple is not only a place of worship for kings but also a spiritual and cultural tourist destination, demonstrating the history of Dai Viet after hundreds of years. 

Tran Thai Binh Temple is not only a place to worship kings but also a cultural and spiritual tourist destination

Temple of Dong Bang – national intangible cultural heritage

Dong Bang Temple located in An Le commune, Quynh Phu district, Thai Binh province is the place to worship King Father Bat Hai. The temple is ranked as a National Historical Relic, in August every year, it usually holds a festival to commemorate the merits of the people who have made merit against the enemy to save the country. 

Dong Bang Temple is ranked as a National Historic Site

Not only is a place bearing a long-standing history, Dong Bang Temple is also unique thanks to its wood-covered architecture, many people refer to it as a “museum of wood sculpture”. Although the temple was destroyed many times and renovated many times, it still retains its ancient features and structure in a closed, very majestic pre-second-top style.

Although the temple was destroyed many times and renovated many times, it still retains its ancient features

The architecture of Dong Bang Temple has bold design style of the northern cultural village but is partly influenced by the Hue architecture shown through the art of ceramic grafting, through the roof of a pile of matches. Cultural interaction makes the temple more beautiful and unique, soft in harmony, both lively but extremely rustic and ordinary. 

Inside the area of ​​Dong Bang Temple

Dong Xam Temple – a 500-year-old silver carving village

Referring to the ancient relics in Thai Binh, it is impossible to ignore Dong Xam temple, which is associated with a 500-year-old silver carving village. Dong Xam Temple is located in Hong Thai commune, Kien Xuong district, Thai Binh province, and is considered as a place to keep the wood, stone and metal carvings of Vietnam from the Nguyen dynasty. 

Dong Xam Temple is associated with a 500-year-old silver carving village
The ancient carvings are still preserved up to now

Inside Dong Xam temple is a system of monuments of a monumental scale, especially worshiping the ancestor of silver carving – Nguyen Kim Lau. Every year, Dong Xam Temple Festival is held from April 1-3 in lunar calendar. Dong Xam festival has many rituals, many games and racing games, especially the boat race on the Vong River. During the festival, the village silver carvings will also be sold as souvenirs to visitors, further promoting the traditional value of this land. 

Dong Xam Temple Festival is held from April 1-3 in lunar calendar

Currently, the system of ancient relics in Thai Binh still exists a lot on this land and each relic has its own unique historical stories and cultural values. If you have the opportunity to stop at Thai Binh land, witnessing and listening to historical stories will help you understand and love this land more, love the heroic historical war years of your father. he. 

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