The temple is dedicated to three generals under the reign of King Hung XVIII, Princess Tien Dung, and her husband Chu Dong Tu, one of the four immortals in traditional mythology of Vietnam.

According to the ancient words carved on its roof, the temple was built during the Ly Dynasty (the 11th - 12th century). The total area of the temple is 3,000m2, peppered with ancient trees. 

It is an imposing structure. The three-entrance gates have eight roofs carved with images of dragons, the moon and stylised leaves. In front of the main gate is a semicircular pond with a tower in the middle connected to the bank by a bridge carved with dragons.

The pagoda was built according to the Noi Cong Ngoai Quoc (nei gong wai quo) architectural style. Inside the temple are many valuable worship objects, such as the statue of Princess Tien Dung, statues of the three generals which with delicate carving, two palanquins, and many altars and parallel sentences.

Lanh Giang Temple was recognized as a national heritage site by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism in 1996.

The festival is celebrated twice a year, in the sixth lunar month (from 18th to 25th) and the eighth lunar month (on 20th). It is a special time for people to express their desire for good weather.

Belows are some photos of the temple:

Hoang Minh