1 About King Le Dai Hanh’s temple
Opening time: 8:00 – 17:00
Fare:
– Adults, high school students: 20,000 VND/pax/time
– High school students, 2: 10,000 VND/student/time
– Children under 1m: free
Temple of King Le Dai Hanh is located in Truong Yen Ha village, also known as Ha temple, located in the special relic of Hoa Lu ancient capital Ninh Binh. This more than 100-year-old temple still retains the unique artistic architecture of the 17th century. This place is only about 300m north of the temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang. King Le Temple is famous for possessing unique ancient architectures imbued with the art of ancient artisans. If you want to learn about Vietnam’s history through historical sites or want to admire unique ancient architectural arts, this is an ideal choice for you.
The temple of King Le Dai Hanh has the same architecture as the temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang, but with a smaller scale
You can visit the temple of King Le Dai Hanh at any time of the year. However, to have a trip to discover the most memorable and beautiful Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex, spring is an ideal choice for you. At this time, everything is green, the weather is mild, the atmosphere is bustling when there are many festivals held. If you like quiet or want to enjoy a peaceful space, you can go at the rest of the time. Especially during the period from March to May of the solar calendar, the mild and pleasant northern climate will help your sightseeing journey to the fullest.
2 Guide to move to King Le Dai Hanh temple
From Hanoi, you can take a train to Ninh Binh tourist destination with fares ranging from 100,000 – 200,000 VND/ticket depending on the train and the type of seat you choose. Another option is that you can go by bus by catching the bus at Bat Giap or My Dinh bus station and going to Ninh Binh. Bus ticket price is about 60,000 – 70,000 VND. You can easily rent a motorbike and go in the direction of Phap Van – Cau Gie highway and then go in the direction of Cau Gie – Phu Ly to go to Ninh Binh. After arriving in Ninh Binh, you continue to go towards the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, buy a ticket and go inside. Temple of King Dai Hanh is located in this complex.
King Le Dai Hanh’s temple is called Ha temple and is located in the special relic area of ​​Hoa Lu ancient capital
3 Discover the unique features of King Le Dai Hanh’s temple
Built at the same time as the temple of King Dinh Tien Hoang (17th century), the temple of King Le Dai Hanh has architecture quite similar to the temple of King Dinh and retains the architecture and sculpture of the Later Le period. The temple of King Le was also built according to the structure of foreign and domestic construction, but the only difference from King Dinh’s temple is that you enter the temple through the east gate with the word Vu and no stone thresholds with prominent ancient stones.
Legend has it that King Le Dai Hanh’s temple was built on the old foundation of the royal palace in Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. In 1998, archaeologists excavated an area of ​​200 square meters south of the temple grounds to confirm this.
Temple of King Le Dai Hanh has three buildings including: Bai Duong, Burning incense, Main palace. This temple has a low design, the beams, columns and many paintings are painted gilded, creating an ancient majesty but no less magnificent and fanciful.
Bai Duong has five compartments, with three large plates painted with gilded vermilion. The sign in the middle has four Chinese characters: Truong Xuan Linh Tich. The signboard on the right has three Chinese characters: Duong Than Vu. The signboard on the left has three Chinese characters: Export Thanh Minh. Next to the Bai Duong building is the Burning incense court built in the style of a tubular architecture. In Burning incense, the four pillars of the Tien Le dynasty were worshiped.
Finally, the Burning incense court is the Main Palace consisting of five compartments, in which the statue of King Le Dai Hanh is placed on a stone pedestal in the middle. Statue of King Le sitting on a throne, wearing a Binh Thien hat with a majestic face. The space to the left of the statue of King Le Dai Hanh is where the statue of Queen Duong Van Nga is located, also known as the statue of Queen Mother Bao Quang. The remaining right room is placed on a stone pedestal with the statue of Le Long Dinh (Le Ngoa Trieu) who is the 5th son of King Le Dai Hanh and the 3rd king of the Former Le Dynasty.
This is the place to worship King Le Dai Hanh, Queen Duong Van Nga and some other historical figures of the Former Le Dynasty
Panoramic view in front of the main hall of King Le Dai Hanh’s temple
There is a stone censer placed on a monolithic stone pedestal at the head of the dragon yard
Excavation of a 200 square meter area in the south of the temple grounds to confirm that the temple of King Le Dai Hanh was built on the foundation of the royal palace
Statue of King Le Dai Hanh is worshiped inside the temple
The statue of Queen Duong Van Nga is also placed next to the statue of the king
The most noticeable unique feature here is that the main path leading to the temple is paved with clean tiles, it leads the way through foreign rituals. On the left is a 3 m high rockery, carved with the image of a phoenix bird looking very majestic. To the right of the house, there is also a rockery and a bamboo tree over 300 years old. And yet, in Nghi Mon, there are two opposite flower gardens, adjacent are two rows of houses and a rockery shaped like Long and Phuong. In the middle of the yard is a stone floor with a unique architecture and sculpture of the Later Le period. Temple of King Le Dai Hanh is a representative symbol representing the unique architectural art and carving of the 17th century that is still preserved to this day. Therefore, this is definitely a destination not to be missed in your self-sufficient Ninh Binh tour, right?
The highlight of the temple architecture is the road paved with bricks and surrounded by green nature
4 Some notes you need to know when visiting King Le Dai Hanh temple
Hoa Lu ancient capital Ninh Binh or King Le Dai Hanh temple are both spiritual tourist destinations. When visiting this place, MIA.vn tells you a few points to note below.
When visiting temples and pagodas, you should wear respectful, non-revealing costumes to keep the solemnity and reverence of the temple.
– It is necessary to comply with the regulations of the management board of the monument, avoid graffiti on the wall.
– If you want to learn more about the history and culture of the ancient capital, do not hesitate to ask the guardians at the temple.
– Avoid causing disorder or making noise to preserve the sanctity of this place as well as burn incense to pay respects to the kings who have contributed to the country.
– Not to cause unsanitary, to dispose of garbage in the prescribed place, to damage the landscape of the temple.
– Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Tourist Complex in Ninh Binh has many other famous tourist attractions: Hoa Lu Tu Tran, King Dinh Tien Hoang Temple, Thien Ton Pagoda and Cave… so you can combine visiting these attractions. this tourist attraction.
The temple of King Le Dai Hanh is a symbol of the respect and gratitude of the people of the country in general and the people of Ninh Binh in particular for the king who made great contributions to building a peaceful and independent Dai Viet country. create. Quickly pocket Ninh Binh tourist seasons and visit this place!
Source: Collected internet.