VietNamNet Bridge – Those who have a chance to visit the central province of Nghe An should head to Con Temple in Quynh Phuong Commune in Quynh Luu District, a historical site dating back to the 15th century and only about 75km from Vinh City.

Con Temple located near the sea, river, and mountain is a tourist attraction

Local people also call it Can Mieu dedicated to four saints of Thanh Nuong, De Binh, Truong The Kiet and Luc Ta Phu.

Tourists to the site can admire 142 precious artifacts and 28 stone statues and wooden ones since the Le Dynasty. As per historian notes, kings under the Tran Dynasty regularly visited the temple and some renowned poets, including Nguyen Du and Le Huu Trac, composed their works inspired from the ancient and sacred beauty of the temple.

The front of Con Temple     People burn incenses inside the temple

Local people celebrate an annual festival at Con Temple from the 19th day to the 21st day of the first lunar month to pray for a good year ahead.

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