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Visit Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang - Ninh Binh

Truong Yen Wards, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Binh province, VietNam
Temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang is an important relic belonging to the special protection area of ​​Hoa Lu ancient heritage complex. The temple is located in Truong Yen commune – Hoa Lu – Ninh Binh. The location of the temple is in the center of the East citadel of the old Kinh Do. This is the only place in Vietnam that simultaneously worships King Dinh Tien Hoang, his parents and sons, and has a tablet to worship the generals of the Dinh dynasty. King Dinh Temple and King Le Temple are ranked “Top 100 famous 100-year-old buildings in Vietnam”. Like other relics in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, King Dinh Temple is located in the Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex recognized by UNESCO in 2014.

The outer layer is Ngo Mon Quan (outer gate) with 3 tiled compartments. Through a short courtyard to the second class is to Nghi Mon (inside gate) 3 compartments built of ironwood architecture in 3 rows of pillars. In the four outer corners of the inner door, there are four tall pillars. Going all the way, through two large pillars, you will reach the dragon yard. In the middle of the dragon yard, there is a stone screen around embossed, 1.8m long, 1.4m wide. The two sides of the dragon’s fall have 2 adoring stone clams, carved on two beautiful monolithic green rocks.

Stone sieve (National Treasure) 

Stepping from the dragon yard is the 5-room Bai Street, unique architecture. Next is Thieu Huong, built in the style of a pipe, where the four pillars of the Dinh dynasty were worshiped. Going to the end of the Burning Hall, visitors enter the main palace of 5 compartments. The nave worships the statue of King Dinh which is cast in bronze and placed on a monolithic green stone altar. On either side of the stone pedestal are two stone dragons, carved in the style of a saddle. The right compartment worships the statues of Dinh Hang Lang (outside), Dinh Toan (inside) all facing the North, are the two younger children of King Dinh Tien Hoang. The left compartment worships the statue of Dinh Lien facing the south, which is the eldest son of King Dinh Tien Hoang.

Statue of King Dinh Tien Hoang

Dinh Tien Hoang Temple is a unique architecture in the art of wood and stone carving by Vietnamese folk artists in the 17th – 19th centuries. Dinh King Temple is located among the canopy of giant trees, orchards, The interweaving bonsai creates the superficial and majestic appearance of the temple.

 

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