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Construction on Ca Temple originally began during the reign of the Ly dynasty who ruled the country from 1010 to 1225.

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The temple is built to resemble a bygone from Hanoi and therefore bears bold Buddhist architectural images.

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The location looks like Khue Van Cac, the pavilion of the Constellation of Literature which can be found inside the Temple of Literature in Hanoi.

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Visitors can spot vivid carvings inside the temple.

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The beauty of Ca Temple has been preserved after undergoing several restorations.

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Precious artifacts have been kept for many generations.

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A large antique stele puts learning traditions on display, in addition to detailing the construction of temples and pagodas throughout the village in previous times.

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2012 saw Ca Temple officially recognised as a national historical and cultural relic site.

 

VOV/Nghe An Newspaper

Thai Vi Temple – peaceful place in Ninh Binh province

Thai Vi Temple – peaceful place in Ninh Binh province

Thai Vi temple is located in a big valley of Van Lam hamlet, Ninh Hai Commune. The Van Lam villagers had built Thai Vi temple to remember the Kings of Tran Dynasty for the establishment of Vu Lam Royal step-over in 1258 after the kings passed away.

Stunning wooden carvings of centuries-old Boi Khe Temple

Stunning wooden carvings of centuries-old Boi Khe Temple

Boi Khe, a Buddhist temple on the outskirts of Hanoi, is renowned for its exquisite wooden carvings, notably one purportedly depicting the Chinese monk Xuanzang on his journey to India.