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Located in the northern Vietnam border region, Dong Dang Mother Temple is one of the prominent spiritual tourist destinations, attracting thousands of visitors every year. The temple has profound religious values and typical architecture, in harmony with majestic nature. Let's explore this sacred place and experience the highlight cultural features here with Asia King Travel!
The temple grounds are seen from above. Source: Vietgoing
From the center of Hanoi
This temple is located in Dong Dang Town, Cao Loc District, Lang Son Province, and it is about 170 km north of Hanoi city center. Travelers can travel along the direction of National Highway 1A, through Bac Giang, and continue to Lang Son. This is a major route, easy to travel, and has many suitable means of transportation, such as:
This is the main worship space of the temple. Source: Tuoi tre va Phap luat
From the city center of Lang Son
When you arrive in Lang Son City, you can go along the National Highway 1A to the north, about 14 km to Dong Dang Town. Here, you can consider some suitable means of transport to get to the temple:
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Dong Dang Mother Temple has a long history of formation. It was constructed under the Le Dynasty and has undergone many renovations. The temple worships Mother Lieu Hanh, one of the "Four Immortals" in Vietnamese folk beliefs, along with other gods in the Mother Goddess Worship.
According to some legends, Mother Lieu Hanh is a fairy who descended to earth, symbolizing kindness and strength to protect the nation. The temple is not only a place to pray for peace and luck, but is also a place associated with many important historical events in the protection of the northern border.
People often go to the temple to pray for peace and luck. Source: Bao Dan toc va Phat trien
The architecture of the temple is imbued with traditional style, with a system of three-door gates, shrines, and a worshiping palace that is intricately carved. Throughout hundreds of years, the temple has remained a spiritual destination, attracting visitors from all around the world to come and worship.
Tourists can visit the temple at any time of the year. However, the most ideal time to visit this place is in the spring, especially during the Lunar New Year and the New Year Festival. This is when the Dong Dang Mau Temple Festival takes place (around February), attracting a large number of travelers to participate in traditional rituals and vibrant cultural activities.
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The statue of Mother Lieu Hanh inside the shrine. Source: Vinpearl
In addition, if you want to enjoy a calm space, you can come to this attraction in autumn or early winter, when the weather is cool and dry, suitable for discovering the surrounding landscape of the relic.
Worshipping
As one of the important religious centers in northern Vietnam, the temple attracts thousands of visitors to come, burn incense, and pray every year. When you come to the temple, you can prepare offerings of incense, flowers, fruits, and vegetarian food for the gods. The temple has many crucial altars, notably the palace of Mother Lieu Hanh, where people often pray for luck, health, and peace for their families.
Visitors can buy offerings at small shops near the temple. Source: Tuoi tre va Phap luat
Moreover, each year on the first days of the new year, the Dong Dang Temple Festival is organized with many traditional rituals such as palanquin procession, Chau Van singing, and mediumship ceremony, bringing holiday-makers exciting spiritual experiences.
Admiring ancient architecture and sculpture
This temple not only has spiritual significance but is also a typical architectural work with an ancient design, bearing the imprint of traditional Vietnamese culture. Entering the temple grounds, tourists will see the amazing three-door gates, the solid walls, and the system of timber pillars carved with delicate patterns.
The temple's architecture is imbued with traditional Vietnamese style. Source: iVIVU
Inside the temple, the altars are arranged harmoniously. On the temple roof are dragon-quilin-turtle-phoenix motifs, which express sacredness and power. In particular, the sculptures on the reliefs, pillars, and altars are the highlights that make the space here magnificent and ancient.
Enjoying the spectacular natural scenery
Surrounding Dong Dang Mother Temple is a system of limestone mountains, creating a breathtaking natural landscape. From the temple grounds, you can stand on high stone steps to look far away, admiring the panoramic view of the lush green mountains. Especially in the early morning, mist covers the mountain peak, making it look like a magical and beautiful fairyland.
There are many other beautiful scenes that travelers can explore. Source: Tuoi tre va Phap luat
Additionally, if you love trekking, you can walk around the area near the temple to explore the small trails winding through the forest, which brings fresh air and absolute peace. Those who love taking photos should not miss a great opportunity to capture beautiful moments with the wild and poetic natural scenery here.
Dong Dang Mother Temple is not only an important spiritual destination but also a cultural symbol aligned with the history and folk beliefs of Vietnam. The journey here will bring travelers a sense of relaxation and tranquility in the middle of majestic nature. If you are looking for a place to explore the culture of the border region, come to this ideal spot with Asia King Travel!
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