Dinh Tien Hoang Temple

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About Dinh Tien Hoang Temple

Dinh Tien Hoang Temple, or Den Dinh Tien Hoang, is a temple dedicated to the ruler of the 10th Dinh dynasty. It is located in Hoa Lu, in Ninh Binh Province, about 110 km from Hanoi.

Den Dinh Tien Hoang was first constructed in the 11th century, and was reconstructed in 1696. That's what I read, from my research. According to my tour guide, however, it was reconstructed in 1905. Well anyway, the temple now faces east while the original used to face north. To enter it, you go through two arches, the Outer Triumphant Arch and the Inner Triumphant Arch. In front of the temple is a courtyard, and right in the centre of the courtyard, is the Dragon Bed, from the 17th century. It is carved out of a single piece of rock, and must have weighed a lot. Gifts and food offerings are placed on the Dragon Bed during festivals.

Getting there

Dinh Tien Hoang Temple is located in Ninh Binh Province in the Red River Delta region of Vietnam. You can book a tour to Dinh Tien Hoang Temple through a travel agent in Hanoi, or through the hotel you are staying in.

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Dinh Tien Hoang Temple (2 September 2006)
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Inside Dinh Tien Hoang Temple (2 September 2006)
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