Although it is one of the 10 smallest provinces and cities in Vietnam, Ninh Binh has an extremely promising tourism potential with unique landscapes and spiritual tourist sites that attract a large number of tourists. domestic and foreign calendar. Let’s explore with chúng mình this once-magnificent ancient capital.
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Temple of King Dinh and King Le is located in the complex of Hoa Lu ancient capital
Address: Truong Yen Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province
Main festival: From the 6th to the 8th of the third lunar month every year
The first indispensable destination when coming to Ninh Binh is Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, known as one of the first feudal capitals of Vietnam, this is the political, economic and cultural center of the country. Ancient Dai Co Viet, the center of Vietnam’s centralized feudalism, existed for 42 years in three successive dynasties: Dinh – Tien Le – Ly (968-1010).
Experiencing many ups and downs of history, Hoa Lu Ancient Capital is a complex of many temples, mausoleums, cultural relics of historical and cultural value that have been kept for thousands of years. Lu also preserves the heroic historical evidences of the nation in the process of reunifying the Giang Son (fighting the Tong – suppressing Chiem) and uncovering the process of moving the capital of King Ly Thai To to Hanoi today. Especially when returning to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, we will admire the ancient and majestic temples and mausoleums of King Dinh and King Le, these are the first kings of Dai Co Viet country. we.
Bai Dinh Pagoda
Address: Sinh Duoc Hamlet, Gia Sinh Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province
Main festival: From January 6 to the end of March of the lunar calendar every year
As a highlight of spiritual tourism in Ninh Binh, Bai Dinh Pagoda is a combination of the sacred and contemplative of the ancient Bai Dinh and the magnificence of the modern Bai Dinh. Bai Dinh Pagoda is currently the most massive Buddhist architecture in Vietnam with many Asian and Vietnamese records that have been established such as the largest gilded bronze statue of Shakyamuni Buddha in Asia, the corridor of 500 Arhats. The longest in Asia, the largest bronze statue of Maitreya Buddha in Vietnam, the largest common rose in Vietnam… Especially, this place also keeps six jewel relics, precious treasures of the Buddha. With records and great beauty, Bai Dinh deserves to be the next destination in the spiritual journey to Ninh Binh.
Bai Dinh Pagoda is now known as the largest temple in Southeast Asia with a very unique architecture, located on a towering mountain, so when coming here, visitors can have a panoramic view of Ninh Binh. The vase creates a special feature that makes us overwhelmed by the beauty and majesty of the temple.
Bich Dong Pagoda
Address: Dam Khe Hamlet, Ninh Hai Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province
Bich Dong Pagoda is located in the tourist complex of Tam Coc – Bich Dong, is an ancient architectural work, due to the harmonious combination of mountains, caves and pagodas hidden under the green trees. The picture of the natural landscape is extremely special, bearing the nuances of a mystical spiritual place, so this is the convergence of Bich Son Bat Canh (8 beautiful scenes), dubbed “Nam Thien De Nhi Dong” ie. The second most beautiful place in the South, after “Nam Thien De Nhat Dong” is the Perfume Pagoda.
Bich Dong Pagoda was built in 1428, the beginning of the Later Le Dynasty, in the style of Tam in Han Tu, three non-contiguous buildings, three levels along the mountainside, based on the mountain position from low to high into three separate temples: Lower Pagoda, Trung Pagoda, Upper Pagoda…
Thai Vi Temple
Address: Van Lam village, Ninh Hai commune, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province
Main festival: From the 14th to the 17th day of the third lunar month every year
Visiting Ninh Binh, tourists should not miss Thai Vi Temple, a temple built to commemorate the four Tran kings, Tran Thai Tong, Tran Thanh Tong, Tran Nhan Tong, Tran Anh Tong and Hien Tu Hoang Thai. Thuan Thien posthumously to commemorate the merits of the Tran kings for defeating the Nguyen Mong invaders, keeping the mountain village in peace.
The temple was built on the basis of the Vu Lam palace of the Tran kings in the past, with the architecture of the “foreign interior and exterior”, in front of the temple, there is a jade well, inside the temple courtyard has a steeple with two floors and eight roofs made of wood. lim, here hangs a bronze bell cast from the 19th Chinh Hoa year, 1689.
Thien Ton Cave
Address: Thien Ton town, Hoa Lu district, Ninh Binh province
Main festival: March of the lunar calendar every year
Thien Ton cave is located in Dung Duong mountain area, east of Hoa Lu ancient capital. Like Thang Long Tu Tran, Thien Ton Cave together with Thanh Nguyen Temple, Tran Temple (Quy Minh Temple), Cao Son Temple form Hoa Lu four towns, guarding the four sides of the former Hoa Lu capital.
In the cave, there is the Temple of Saint Tran Vu Thien Ton, also known as Chan Vu De Quan, which is Huyen Thien God Kim Thuyet incarnate, with the role of general commander of the heavenly army and general, sent to the earth to eliminate love and beauty. chaos. The statue of Thanh Tran Vu Thien Ton in the cave is cast in bronze, standing on the back of a turtle.
Temple of Saint Nguyen
Address: Gia Thang Commune, Gia Tien Commune, Gia Vien District, Ninh Binh Province
Main festival: March of the lunar calendar every year
The Temple of Saint Nguyen worships Ly Trieu Quoc Su Nguyen Minh Khong (or Ly Quoc Su), a high priest who held the position of head of the Ly court in Vietnamese history due to his many merits in curing King Ly. and the people. The temple was built on the foundation of Vien Quang pagoda built by Nguyen Minh Khong himself in 1121. After his death, people worshiped him here. Temple of Saint Nguyen in the north of Beijing, Hoa Lu citadel, is one of the four ancient towns of Hoa Lu.
In addition to its historical value, the temple is also recognized for its unique artistic and architectural value by the fine art of carving and sculpture. At present, the temple still preserves many ancient artifacts. In front of the road to burn incense are 2 stone squirrels from the early Le dynasty, in the front hall there are two very rare and precious traditional drums from the Ly – Tran dynasties, the whole temple of the Nguyen Dynasty, etc. Thanh Nguyen Temple has been ranked as an architectural monument. National Art in 1989.
Tran Temple (Noi Lam Temple)
Address: Ninh Xuan Commune, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh Province
Main festival: March 18 of the lunar calendar every year
Tran Temple (the southern town of Hoa Lu Citadel) is a famous spiritual destination of Ninh Binh. The temple worships God Quy Minh and his wife Quy Nuong is the wife of god Quy Minh. According to legend, god Quy Minh is one of three brothers – three generals who have been canonized (Saint Tan Vien, Saint Cao Son and Saint Quy Minh), who have merited the town of Son Nam, protecting the country. the reign of King Hung Due Vuong (ie the 18th Hung King). He is a “superior god”, has been ordained by kings through many dynasties, and is worshiped by people everywhere.
Tran Temple, located majestically on a high mountain, has long become a famous sacred temple near and far, this place is considered as Ha Long Bay on land. The temple was built by King Dinh Tien Hoang in the 10th century with the desire to borrow the prestige of the Holy Spirit to trach in 4 directions East – West – South – North. The old wooden temple built by Emperor Dinh Tien was dilapidated and rebuilt by the Tran Dynasty with very famous stone columns that remain intact to this day and since then people are used to calling it Tran temple because it is known as Tran temple. rebuilt from the Tran Dynasty. Tran Temple is located in the middle of a charming mountain area in Trang An eco-tourism area. The temple has 4 stone columns carved with the quartet of spirits (long, ly, Quy, phoenix) very unique.
Cao Son Temple
Address: Van Phu Commune, Nho Quan District, Ninh Binh Province
Main festival: March of the lunar calendar every year
According to the gods, Cao Son Dai Vuong was Lac general Vu Lam, the 17th son of King Lac Long Quan. The god taught and helped people make a living and at the same time protected from destructive forces, so King Dinh allowed the people to build a temple to protect the capital from the west on Dinh mountain.
Together with God Thien Ton guarding the gateway to the Eastern citadel, the noble Minh guarding the gate to the South citadel, Saint Nguyen guarding the gateway to the North citadel, Cao Son guarding the western gate of Hoa Lu citadel. so Hoa Lu is four towns.
Temple of Nguyen Cong Tru
Address: Quang Thien Commune, Kim Son District, Ninh Binh Province
Main festival: From the 14th to the 16th day of the 11th lunar month every year
Nguyen Cong Tru temple is unique in that it was built when he was still alive. The predecessor of the temple was the three-room house of Nguyen Cong Tru living in Lac Thien hamlet. This is the place for him to go home and work during his time living in Kim Son. In 1852, Kim Son people built and renovated it into Sinh Tu throne (ie living temple). Every year, on the birthday of Nguyen Cong Tru, the people here hold a festival to celebrate his life. After his death, the people of Kim Son built another building next to the old house called Tien Duong, which is the place to worship Nguyen Cong Tru. The old house is used as the main palace. From here, the temple was renamed to Truy Tu Tu. In 1992, Nguyen Cong Tru temple was recognized by the State as a national historical and cultural relic.
Nguyen Cong Tru Temple is designed in the style of Dinh (Han characters), the front hall has 5 compartments, the harem has 3 compartments. On the left and right side of Tien Duong, there are 2 co-pillars, inside Tien Duong there are incense sticks, drum racks, gong racks and 3 big letters showing the respect and admiration of the people of Kim Son district for Doanh Dien. Ambassador Nguyen Cong Tru. The middle space of the 3 compartments of the Hau Cung is the place to worship Nguyen Cong Tru. On the altar, there is an incense bowl made of white enamel and painted with a picture of two dragons adoring the moon. This is a very precious ancient incense bowl dating from the Tran Dynasty.
Phat Diem Church
Address: Phat Diem town, Kim Son district, Ninh Binh province
Main Festival: Christmas Day, December 24, 25 every year
Phat Diem Cathedral, also known as Phat Diem Cathedral, is a Catholic church complex, one of the most beautiful churches in Vietnam. Coming here, visitors will admire an extremely fancy architectural complex that is the communal house-style architecture, the Eastern pagoda combined with the Western Gothic architecture, this is a unique attraction for tourists. of this architectural ensemble. Phat Diem stone church reflects a unique Vietnamese architectural and sculptural art, especially stone sculpture. In addition to the cathedral, Phat Diem stone church complex also has Ho, Phuong Dinh, 4 small churches and the church of the heart of Our Lady (also known as the stone church) – this is considered a “jewel”. of the population. The stone church is not only the pride of Vietnamese Catholics but also famous for its unique architecture only in Ninh Binh.
The church was started construction from 1875 to 1898. In 1988, Phat Diem stone church was recognized as a historical and cultural relic. Currently, in addition to serving the religious needs of local people, Phat Diem church is also an attractive spiritual and discovery destination for many domestic and foreign tourists.
Non Nuoc Pagoda
Address: Thanh Binh Ward, Ninh Binh City
Non Nuoc Pagoda – The temple is located at the foot of Non Nuoc mountain, on the banks of the Day River and the mouth of the Van River. The temple is still famous for its poetic scenery, bold northern countryside with charming mountains. Coming here, visitors after worshiping the pagoda will admire the peaceful scenery of the Vietnamese countryside.
The pagoda was built to worship King Ly, but then collapsed, in the Tran Dynasty it was rebuilt to worship Buddha. Experiencing many events in history, the temple still stands firm and proud as today. The pagoda is also known as Duc Thuy Son. The pagoda has two gates, an entrance gate in the north, a gate in the southeast overlooking the Day river and this gate is also the place for local people to release carp on the day of the public.
Non Nuoc Pagoda is open all year round, so it is convenient for visitors to go at any time of the year. Moreover, when visiting the pagoda on Tet days when the cold air is still covering the whole North, visitors will enjoy the chilly cold here. A wonderful feeling in the charming countryside.
Through this, we understand why Ninh Binh was chosen as the “stopper” of the first international conference on spiritual tourism held in Vietnam and perhaps also the first in the world.
Đăng bởi: Dũng Nguyễn Công
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