Nghe An is famous for its many
historical relics and splendid landscapes, including Cua Lo beach, Kim
Lien relic, An Duong Vuong Temple and Pu Mat National Park. However,
anyone who goes to this historical land should surely stop at Quang
Trung King’ Temple, which was inaugurated in Dung Quyet Mountain last
year to honor the national hero.
Dung Quyet Mountain, on the edge of Vinh City in the central
province of Nghe An, is used as a peaceful retreat from the bustling
city and is also regarded as home to four supernatural creatures; the
dragon, unicorn, tortoise and phoenix. Visitors have to climb 400 steps
to the top. Majestic and ancient, large and spacey, the temple is
striking amidst the endless line pine trees and immense Lam River
meandering in the mist.
From
the top the whole of Vinh City, idyllically stretching from the
mountains to the plains, can be contemplated, with its verdant pine
trees, farmland, rivers, high buildings rising from the river banks, and
the bustle of life on its pathways and in the coffee shops,
restaurants, historical temples, and entertainment areas.
The temple was built in royal architecture including a forecourt, which
is the core of the temple, central palace and harem made from lim wood.
The pillars are carved with patterns from the Nguyen Dynasty and the
roof is made with two lays of bamboo flat-tile, while walls and floors
are made of brick and stone.
The
work was built in 2003, featuring character and spiritual culture of
Nguyen Dynasty. The temple also features the Tay Son Museum, Nghe An
museum of ethic works, ethnic culinary area, bird yard, folk games area
and traditional craft villages.
Local authorities and residents host an annual ceremony at the temple in
December to honor and commemorate the heroes in the victory against
Quing invaders.
VietNamNet/SGT
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