Đồng Đắc Pagoda

Ninh Bình is an ancient land located at the southern gateway of the Red River Delta and the North. This place still preserves many vestiges directly related to ancient civilisations in Vietnam such as the Tràng An culture, Hòa Bình culture, Đa Bút culture, and Đông Sơn culture. This land, home to the former capital Hoa Lư, was once the first capital of the centralised feudal state in Vietnam and is also the birthplace of four successive dynasties: Đinh, Lê, Lý, and Trần, marking an era of independence and long-lasting, brilliant development. Ninh Bình possesses major religious architectural works such as those of Buddhism, Catholicism, Mother Goddess worship, and more. The mountainous area of Ninh Bình was once a military base for the Trần and Tây Sơn dynasties. During the resistance wars against foreign invaders, this place had the Tam Điệp defensive line, Quỳnh Lưu resistance base, Vũ Lâm royal camp, and the historic Hà Nam Ninh campaign. The historical, cultural, natural, and human characteristics have endowed Ninh Bình with a rich and diverse system of relics, contributing to the development of Ninh Bình's tourism industry. The Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex includes many relics with outstanding natural and cultural values, which have been recognised by UNESCO as a mixed world heritage site.

As of 2025, Ninh Bình has more than 5,000 relics, of which 283 are classified as national relics, and 10 relics of special national importance, including those belonging to the Hoa Lư Ancient Capital Complex; Tràng An-Tam Cốc-Bích Động Scenic Landscape; the historical and scenic site of Núi Non Nước; Đọi Sơn Pagoda, Trần Thương Temple, Trần Temple - Phổ Minh Pagoda, Keo Hành Thiện Pagoda, Xám Temple, Tam Chúc and Cổ Lễ Pagoda. Notably, the Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex has been recognised as a natural and cultural world heritage site—the first and only dual world heritage site in Southeast Asia. Ninh Bình is also home to many archaeological relics from the Tràng An, Hòa Bình, Bắc Sơn, Đa Bút, and Đông Sơn cultural periods.

Relics worshipping Kings: The relics in Ninh Bình are notable for worshipping Kings, most prominently King Đinh Tiên Hoàng, with many temples dedicated to him throughout the province. Other Kings also worshipped in many places include King Lê Đại Hành, Triệu Việt Vương, Phùng Hưng, Lý Thái Tông, Trần Thái Tông, Trần Nhân Tông, Quang Trung, and others.

Relics worshipping Saints: Đức Thánh Trần Hưng Đạo and Đức Thánh Nguyễn Minh Không are the two historical figures most frequently canonised and worshipped in Ninh Bình.

Relics worshipping Deities: mainly the deities of the Hoa Lư Four Guardians, such as Thiên Tôn deity, Cao Sơn deity, and Quý Minh deity.

Relics worshipping the Mother Goddess: Ninh Bình is a centre of Mother Goddess worship in Vietnam, with notable temples such as Phủ Dày, Quảng Cung Palace, Lảnh Giang Temple, Dâu Temple, Quán Cháo Temple, Đồi Ngang Palace, Cô Đôi Temple, Châu Sơn Palace, and many more. Many pagodas in Ninh Bình are structured in the "front Buddha, rear Mother Goddess" style.

Religious architecture: Ninh Bình has been a Buddhist centre since the Đinh dynasty, with many ancient pagodas such as Nhất Trụ Pagoda, Long Đọi Sơn Pagoda, Phổ Minh Pagoda, Bích Động Pagoda, and many large pagodas such as Tam Chúc Pagoda, Bái Đính Pagoda. The two dioceses of Bùi Chu and Phát Diệm in Ninh Bình were the first places where Catholicism was introduced into Vietnam, so this land now has many Catholic churches.

Relics worshipping other notable figures: Generals, national heroes, founders of crafts, clan founders, village founders, and others.

The Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex is a comprehensive tourist site comprising world cultural and natural heritage recognised by UNESCO in Ninh Bình, Vietnam. Many scenic relics here have been classified by the Vietnamese Government as special national relics, such as the Tràng An Ecotourism Area, Tam Cốc - Bích Động tourist area, Bái Đính Pagoda, and the ancient capital of Hoa Lư. The link between these tourist areas is the Hoa Lư special-use forest on limestone mountains and a system of rivers, lakes, and lagoons with an area of about 12,000 hectares.

The Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex is located in four wards: Tây Hoa Lư, Nam Hoa Lư, Hoa Lư, and Yên Sơn, with the Tràng An core area covering more than 4,000 hectares, which is the special protection zone of the landscape. This special protection area lies entirely within the planning of the Tràng An tourist area, with an area of 12,000 hectares. The Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex is near National Highways 1, QL38B, QL12B, and within the water quadrangle bounded by the following rivers: Hoàng Long River to the north; Chanh River to the east; Hệ River to the south; and Bến Đang River to the west.

Ninh Bình has 10 relics classified as special national relics, including:

Tràng An - Tam Cốc - Bích Động Scenic Landscape: spread across Tây Hoa Lư, Nam Hoa Lư, and Hoa Lư wards;

Historical and architectural relics of the Hoa Lư Ancient Capital: including temples, đình (communal houses), pagodas, palaces, citadels, mausoleums, caves, rivers, mountains, etc.

Historical and scenic relics of Núi Non Nước: including Non Nước Mountain, Non Nước Pagoda, Trương Hán Siêu Temple, and the vestiges of the ancient citadel of Ninh Bình;

Historical and architectural relics of Long Đọi Sơn Pagoda, built during the Lý dynasty, associated with the Tịch điền Đọi Sơn festival;

Historical and architectural relics of Trần Thương Temple, the site of Trần Hưng Đạo's military camp;

Historical and architectural relics of Trần Temple - Phổ Minh Pagoda, dedicated to the Trần Kings;

Architectural relics of Keo Hành Thiện Pagoda, which has many heritage values such as steles, royal decrees, deity records, parallel sentences, large calligraphic plaques, traditional festivals, and legends;

Architectural relics of Xám Temple: dedicated to General Trần Lãm of the Twelve Warlords period, who made great contributions to helping Đinh Tiên Hoàng unify the country.

Scenic and archaeological relics of the Tam Chúc Complex, associated with relics from the Đinh - Early Lê dynasties;

Historical and architectural relics of Cổ Lễ Pagoda, where Lý Quốc Sư is worshipped.

Below is a list of sites classified as national-level heritage, including those that are part of the Tràng An World Heritage Complex:

The Nguyễn Khuyến Ancestral House in Vị Hạ hamlet, Bình An commune, is a historical relic, classified on 30/12/1991, and is the place of worship for Bát Hải Long Vương.

The Cổ Viễn đình (communal house) and pagoda in Bình An commune are historical and architectural-artistic relics, classified on 25/01/1994.

Mai Động đình in Bình An commune is a historical and artistic relic, classified on 20/7/1994, and is the place of worship for the two brothers Phạm Hán and Phạm Phổ, who helped Đinh Tiên Hoàng suppress the warlords Phạm Phòng Át and Ngô Nam.

The Lương Quận Công Trần Như Lân Ancestral House in Thượng Lương hamlet, Bình An commune, is a historical relic, classified on 16/01/1995.

Vị Hạ đình in Bình An commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 20/12/1997, worshipping Nguyễn Phục of the Lê dynasty and Đương Chu, a general of the Đinh dynasty who made great contributions in helping Đinh Bộ Lĩnh quell the rebellion of the 12 warlords.

Hưng Công đình in Bình An commune.

Ngọc Lũ đình and pagoda in Bình An commune are architectural-artistic relics, classified on 26/01/2006.

Vị Thượng đình in Bình An is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 22/01/2009.

Công Đồng đình in An Thái hamlet, Bình Mỹ commune, is a historical relic, classified on 02/3/1990.

Văn Phú đình in Bình Mỹ commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 16/01/1995.

Mỹ Đôi đình in Bình Mỹ commune is a historical relic, classified on 24/01/1998.

Đạo Truyền đình and pagoda in Bình Mỹ commune are historical and artistic relics, classified on 02/8/1999.

An Dương đình in Bình Mỹ commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 28/7/2000.

Tiên Lý đình in Bình Mỹ commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 18/3/2001.

Thanh Nghĩa đình in Bình Mỹ commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 22/01/2009.

The historical relic of the site commemorating President Hồ Chí Minh's visit to the Cát Tường dam construction site in 1958, Bình Mỹ commune.

Nam đình in Bình Giang commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 11/5/2010.

Triều Hội đình in Bình Giang commune is a historical relic, classified on 18/01/1988.

Cả đình in Bình Giang commune is a historical and architectural-artistic relic, classified on 29/3/2012.

Yên Đổ đình in Bình Sơn commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 18/6/1997.

An Bài đình in Bình Lục commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 01/02/2000.

Đồng Du Trung đình and pagoda in Bình Lục commune are architectural-artistic relics, classified on 15/12/2004.

The architectural-artistic relic of đình and Văn Từ Cát Lại in Bình Lục commune.

Thịnh Châu Hạ đình in Châu Sơn ward is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 12/02/1999.

Lê Xá đình in Châu Sơn is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 15/12/2004.

The Lạt Sơn relic and scenic complex includes: Temple of the female general Lê Chân, Giát Dâu Mountain, Bụt Hill, vestiges of Thánh Chân pagoda, Tiên Chúa Cave, Diêm Cave, Upper Cave, in Lý Thường Kiệt ward and Châu Sơn ward.

Châu đình and pagoda in Châu hamlet, Châu Sơn ward, are historical and scenic relics, classified on 05/02/1994.

An Xá đình in Châu Sơn ward is a historical and architectural-artistic relic, classified on 28/6/1996.

Đinh đình in Liêm Tuyền commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 12/02/1999, worshipping Nguyễn Phục.

Bùi đình in Liêm Tuyền is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 28/12/2001.

Chiềng đình in Liêm Tuyền is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 30/12/2002.

Tái Kênh đình in Tái 3 hamlet, Liêm Tuyền is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 26/01/2006.

Cao Đà đình and pagoda in Nhân Hà are architectural-artistic relics, classified on 05/11/1996, worshipping Trương Hán Siêu and four generals of An Dương Vương.

Gia đình in Nhân Hà is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 26/01/2011.

Mạc Thượng đình and pagoda in Lý Nhân are architectural-artistic relics.

Mạc Thượng đình and pagoda in Lý Nhân are architectural-artistic relics, classified on 26/01/2011.

Tường Thụy đình in Duy Tiên ward is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 18/01/1988.

Quan Phố đình, Duy Tiên ward.

Lũng Xuyên đình in Đồng Văn ward is a historical relic, classified on 18/01/1988.

Bạch Liên Pagoda in Tường Thụy hamlet, Duy Tiên ward, is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 09/4/1992.

Khánh Long Pagoda in Bút Thượng hamlet, Duy Tân ward, is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 18/01/1993.

Khả Duy đình in Duy Tân ward is a historical relic, classified on 24/3/1993.

Lảnh Giang Temple in Lảnh Trì hamlet, Duy Tân ward, is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 05/11/1996, worshipping three deities from the Hùng Vương era.

Yên Từ Temple in Duy Tân ward is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 01/02/2000.

The architectural-artistic relic of Đọi Tam đình in Tiên Sơn ward.

Đá An Mông đình in Tiên Sơn ward is a historical and architectural-artistic relic, classified on 20/7/1994.

Ngô Xá đình in Tiên Sơn ward is a historical and architectural-artistic relic, classified on 13/02/1996.

Ngọc Động đình in Duy Hà ward is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 13/02/1996, worshipping three generals of the Trưng Sisters.

Lạc Nhuế đình in Lê Hồ ward is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 26/01/2001. The đình worships King Đinh Tiên Hoàng and Empress Dương Thị Nguyệt.

Phương Lâm đình in Lê Hồ ward is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 24/01/1998.

Phương Thượng đình in Lê Hồ ward is a historical and architectural-artistic relic, classified on 02/12/1992.

The architectural-artistic relic of Phù Thụy đình in Lý Thường Kiệt ward.

Lạt Sơn base (Temple of Lê Chân; Giát Dâu Mountain; Bụt Hill), Lý Thường Kiệt ward.

Thượng đình in Lý Thường Kiệt ward is a historical and architectural-artistic relic, classified on 18/01/1993.

Trúc Temple and Ngũ động Thi Sơn in Lý Thường Kiệt ward are historical and scenic relics, classified on 25/01/1994.

Bà Đanh Pagoda and Ngọc Mountain in Kim Bảng ward are historical and scenic relics, classified on 20/7/1994.

Quế Lâm Pagoda in Kim Bảng ward is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 13/02/1996.

The architectural-artistic relic of Mã Não đình in Kim Bảng ward.

Ba Dân Temple in Thụy Sơn hamlet, Nguyễn Úy ward, is a historical relic, classified on 13/02/1996, worshipping General Đinh Nga of the Đinh dynasty.

Bát Cảnh Sơn scenic site in Nguyễn Úy ward.

Nhật Tân đình in Lưu Xá hamlet, Kim Thanh ward, is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 24/4/2001.

Văn Xá đình in Nam Xang is an architectural relic, classified on 28/4/1962.

The architectural-artistic relic of Nội Đình - Phúc Khánh Pagoda, Nam Xang commune: September 2025.

Tế Xuyên đình and pagoda in Nam Xang are architectural-artistic relics, classified on 05/11/1996.

Mạc Hạ đình in Nam Xang commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 13/3/2001.

Ngò đình in Nam Xang is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 28/12/2001.

The architectural-artistic relic of Hạ đình in Nam Xang commune.

Bà Vũ Temple in Bắc Lý is a historical relic, classified on 24/3/1993.

The Đồng Lư đình relic complex (Upper, Middle, Lower) in Bắc Lý is a historical and architectural-artistic relic, classified on 11/9/1993.

Thọ Chương đình in Bắc Lý is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 09/12/1994.

Chương Lương đình in Bắc Lý is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 22/01/2009.

Nội Rối đình, temple, and pagoda in Nội Rối hamlet, Bắc Lý commune.

Vĩnh Trụ đình in Vĩnh Trụ is a historical and artistic relic, classified on 24/3/1993.

Vạn Thọ đình in Trần Thương commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 12/02/1999.

Trác Nội đình in Trần Thương commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 15/12/2004.

Đức Bản Ngoại đình in Trần Thương commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 22/01/2009.

The architectural-artistic relic of Nam Xá Thượng đình in Trần Thương commune.

Kẽm Trống in Thanh Lâm commune is a scenic relic, classified on 28/4/1962.

Đống Cầu đình in Thanh Bình commune is a historical and artistic relic, classified on 05/9/1994.

Chảy đình in Thanh Bình commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 24/01/1998.

Lăng Temple in Cõi hamlet, Liêm Hà commune, is a historical relic, classified on 26/01/1999, worshipping King Đinh Tiên Hoàng and the kings of the Early Lê dynasty in the homeland of Lê Hoàn.

An Hòa đình in Liêm Hà commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 07/5/1997.

Hòa Ngãi đình and temple in Liêm Hà commune are architectural-artistic relics, classified on 21/8/2000.

Nguyễn Trung đình in Liêm Hà commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 27/12/2001.

Ô Cách đình in Liêm Hà commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 15/12/2004.

Cẩm Du đình in Tân Thanh commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 20/4/2001, worshipping Lê Hoàn and the generals who quelled the 12 warlords.

Đông Trụ đình, Nam Lý commune, worships six deities: Dũng Nhiên Đại Vương, Sát Nhiên Đại Vương, Siêu Nhiên Đại Vương, Nhược Nhiên Đại Vương, Lợi Nhiên Đại Vương (generals of the Đinh dynasty), and Trần Bá Nghị, a general of King Lý Thái Tông.

The historical relic of the tomb and memorial area of Nam Cao, Nam Lý commune.

The Tam Chúc scenic and relic complex in Tam Chúc ward, a complex of scenic spots and historical relics associated with the Đinh dynasty.

Bườn đình, Trúc miếu, and the tombs of related historical figures in Đông A ward.

The underground dining establishment in Nam Định ward.

The command post of the textile factory in Nam Định ward.

The underground barber shop in Nam Định ward.

House No. 7, Bến Ngự street, Nam Định ward.

The Nam Định City Party Committee command bunker during the American war, Nam Định ward.

The Hàng Thao street relic area – recording the crimes of the American invaders, Nam Định ward.

Diêm Điền temple and pagoda in Đông Tiến, Nam Định ward.

Bảo Lộc Temple in Mỹ Lộc ward.

Lựu Phố Temple worshipping Trần Thủ Độ in Mỹ Lộc ward.

Sùng Văn đình in Mỹ Lộc ward.

Cả đình in Mỹ Trung, Mỹ Lộc ward.

Đệ Tứ Pagoda in Thiên Trường ward.

Thành Nam Flag Tower in Thiên Trường ward.

Cây Quế Temple in Thiên Trường ward.

Cao Đài miếu and đình in Thiên Trường ward.

Lương Thế Vinh Temple in Trường Thi ward.

Đông Temple in Trường Thi ward, worshipping the eighteen founding ancestors who reclaimed land and established the old Thành Lợi village.

Vĩnh Lại temple and pagoda in Trường Thi ward, worshipping Bạch Đẳng and Cao Lôi, two generals under the Trưng Sisters.

An Lá Temple in Hồng Quang ward, worshipping General Nguyễn Tấn of the 12 warlords period.

Tây Temple and Vân Đồn Pagoda in Vân Đồn hamlet, Hồng Quang ward, worshipping General Hùng Hải of the Hùng Huệ Vương era.

The memorial house for comrade Lê Đức Thọ, Hồng Quang ward.

The Hoành Nha historical-cultural relic area, Giao Thủy commune.

Hà Cát temple and pagoda in Hồng Thuận, Giao Hòa commune.

Cồn Pagoda in Cồn town, now Hải Tiến commune.

An Trạch Temple in Hải An commune, worshipping Trần Hưng Đạo and Nguyễn Công Trứ.

Ngói Bridge and Lương Market in Hải Anh commune.

Tứ tổ Temple and Lương Pagoda in Hải Anh commune.

Tứ tổ Ancestral House, founders of Quần Anh, in Hải Anh commune.

Phúc Hải Pagoda in Hải Anh commune.

Hà Lạn Pagoda in Hải Anh commune.

Xã Hạ temple and pagoda in Hải Hậu commune.

Bảo Ninh Temple in Hải Hậu commune.

Phúc Sơn Pagoda in Hải Hậu commune.

Tứ tổ Ancestral House, founders of Quần Anh, in Hải Hậu commune.

Bi Pagoda (Đại Bi tự) in Nam Trực commune.

Am Temple in Nam Trực commune.

Giáp Ba Temple in Nam Trực commune, worshipping Triệu Việt Vương and two Đoàn family generals.

Vân Chàng village đình in Nam Trực commune.

Thọ Tung temple and pagoda in Nam Trực commune, worshipping deities of the Lê dynasty, including Phụ quốc công Bùi Ngọc Oánh.

Ngói Bridge and the shrine of Lady Nguyễn Thị Ngọc Xuân in Nam Minh commune.

Giao Cù Temple in Nam Minh commune, worshipping the thunder god (thần thiên lôi) and Doctor Vũ Hữu Lợi.

Gin Temple in Nam Minh commune, worshipping warlord Kiều Công Hãn.

Thượng Lao and Xối Thượng temples in Nam Minh commune, worshipping Doctor Lê Hiến Tứ.

Đồng Quỹ Temple in Nam Minh commune.

The temple of valedictorian Nguyễn Hiền in Nam Hồng commune.

The historical relic of Vỵ Khê đình, Vị Khê ward.

Đá Temple in Nam Hà hamlet, Nam Hồng commune, worshipping three generals of the Hùng Vương era: Vũ Uy, Chính Ngọ, Gia Sửu, and the twelve village founders.

Hà Dương temple and pagoda in Đồng Thịnh commune.

Hưng Thịnh temple and pagoda in Đồng Thịnh commune, associated with General Phạm Cự Lượng.

Hạ Kỳ temple and pagoda in Đồng Thịnh commune.

Hưng Lộc đình in Đồng Thịnh commune, worshipping General Phạm Cự Lượng of the Đinh – Early Lê dynasties.

Cổ Lễ Pagoda in Cổ Lễ commune, worshipping Lý Quốc Sư.

The tomb and temple of valedictorian Đào Sư Tích in Cổ Lễ commune.

Temple, pagoda, and Nam Lạng literary shrine in Cổ Lễ commune.

The site of three Trần dynasty military posts: Xối Đông Thượng, Trung, and Hạ temples in Cổ Lễ commune.

Phạm Văn Nghị Temple and those who reclaimed land from the sea in Nghĩa Lâm commune.

Bình Hải Temple in Nghĩa Lâm commune, worshipping Đức Thánh Hoàng Triệu Quang Phục.

Doãn Khuê Temple in Nghĩa Lâm commune.

Tuân Lục Temple in Ninh Giang commune, worshipping Đỗ Công Hạo (1460-1516) of the Early Lê dynasty.

Cổ Chất Pagoda in Ninh Giang commune, worshipping Nguyễn Công Tham, Nguyễn Công Văn, Nguyễn Công Phạn of the Lý dynasty.

Cự Trữ Pagoda in Ninh Giang commune.

Ninh Cường Pagoda in Ninh Cường commune.

Võng Cổ Temple in Thành Nam ward, worshipping Grand Preceptor Lê Bá Ngọc.

Thi Liệu village temple in Liên Minh commune, Thi Liệu temple worships General Phạm Bạch Hổ of the 12 warlords period.

Miễn Hoàn Temple in Liên Minh commune, worshipping Princess Thái Đường – daughter of King Trần Thái Tông and Empress Lý Thuận Thiên.

Phạm Đình family ancestral house in Liên Minh commune.

The Phủ Giầy architectural-artistic relic complex in Vụ Bản commune.

Vụ Nữ Temple in Hiển Khánh commune, worshipping female general Mai Thị Hồng of the Trưng Sisters era.

Giáp Nhất Temple in Hiển Khánh commune, worshipping famous general Đào Quý Nương, who made great contributions to the Trưng Sisters dynasty.

The temple of Saint Nguyễn Minh Không in Ý Yên commune.

Quảng Cung Palace in Yên Đồng commune.

Đô Quan đình and pagoda in Yên Đồng are relics worshipping Trần Nhân Trứ, an outstanding figure of the Trần dynasty.

Ngọc Chấn Temple in Yên Đồng commune, worshipping General Đặng Dung.

Tướng Loát Temple in Yên Đồng commune, worshipping Grand General Ngô Quý Duật of the Trần Quý Khoáng era.

The relic complex: Ngô Xá đình and pagoda, Nề pagoda, and the ruins of Chương Sơn tower in Tân Minh commune.

Ruối đình in Phong Doanh commune, worshipping Lady Lương Thị Minh Nguyệt and her husband Đinh Tuấn, who helped the Lam Sơn army capture Cổ Lộng citadel.

Phạm Xá đình, temple, and pagoda in Yên Cường commune. Phạm Xá Temple worships the two great scholars Phạm Đạo Phú and Phạm Đạo Bảo. Phạm Xá đình worships Triệu Việt Vương.

Ninh Xá Temple in Vũ Dương commune, worshipping the ancestor of carpentry, Ninh Hữu Hưng.

Cát Đằng đình in Vạn Thắng commune, worshipping King Đinh Tiên Hoàng.

Thượng Đồng đình in Vạn Thắng commune, worshipping King Đinh Tiên Hoàng.

Phúc Chỉ Pagoda in Vạn Thắng commune.

Thái Vi Temple in Nam Hoa Lư ward. Worships the first kings of the Trần dynasty: Thái Tông, Thánh Tông, Nhân Tông, Anh Tông, Trần Hưng Đạo, Trần Quang Khải, and Empress Thuận Thiên, who established the Vũ Lâm palace.

Suối Tiên Temple in Nam Hoa Lư ward. Worships the deity Quý Minh – the local deity from the Hùng Vương era, who was appointed by Emperor Đinh Tiên Hoàng to guard the southern Hoa Lư citadel.

Trần Temple in Nam Hoa Lư ward. Established by King Đinh Tiên Hoàng to worship the deity Quý Minh; later, King Trần Thái Tông rebuilt the stone temple in its current architectural style, hence the name Trần Temple.

Tiên Cá Cave in Nam Hoa Lư ward. The cave runs through water for over 1,500m with a system of stalactites of myriad shapes. Visitors travel on a bamboo raft corridor deep into the cave.

Vái Giời Cave in Nam Hoa Lư ward. The cave covers about 5,000m2, its entrance is at a height of 439 stone steps, with three levels: "The Human World, Hell, and Heaven" and many shimmering stalactites.

Bích Động Cave and Pagoda in Nam Hoa Lư ward. The through-water cave lies within Bích Động Mountain, home to an ancient pagoda built during the Later Lê dynasty. The scenic spot is dubbed "The Second Most Beautiful Cave of the South".

Mòi Cave in Nam Hoa Lư ward. An archaeological site showing that Tràng An inhabitants lived in two different environmental states: continental and marine; the earliest period from 7,000 to 10,000 years ago, the later from 3,500 to 6,000 years ago.

Trống Cave in Nam Hoa Lư ward. The Trống Cave archaeological site is a cave with many artefacts and traces of prehistoric people from 3,000–30,000 years ago, belonging to the Tràng An culture.

Bụt Cave in Nam Hoa Lư ward. Bụt Cave is a natural stone cave 500m long, running through Tướng Mountain. The widest point is 70m, the ceiling about 30m high, with a magical system of stalactites.

Thung Nham Bird Garden in Nam Hoa Lư ward. The bird garden covers over 300ha, home to about 40,000 birds, around 5,000 nests of various species, belonging to 46 bird species, many listed in Vietnam's Red Book.

Đông Hội Temple in Nam Hoa Lư ward. Đông Hội Temple is one of the earliest relics in Ninh Bình, dating from the Trưng Sisters era, originally called Thanh Xuân Pagoda. The temple worships three siblings: Đống Bụt, Diệu Vũ, and Ngọc nữ Trần Hoa.

Đào family ancestral house in Nam Hoa Lư ward. The Đào family ancestral house in Hoa Lư is the only ancestral house in Ninh Bình recognised as a national relic. The house stands on a high, spacious plot facing due east.

Kê Thượng Temple, Kê Hạ Temple, and Sơn Shrine in Nam Hoa Lư ward. Kê Thượng Temple worships Hùng Vương and Tản Viên. Kê Hạ Temple worships Princess Nguyệt Nga. Sơn Shrine worships Tản Viên, Cao Sơn, and Quý Minh.

King Đinh Tiên Hoàng Temple in Tây Hoa Lư ward. King Đinh Temple is an important relic within the special protection zone of the Hoa Lư ancient capital heritage complex.

King Lê Đại Hành Temple in Tây Hoa Lư ward. King Lê Temple is an important relic within the special protection zone of the Hoa Lư ancient capital heritage complex.

Trình Temple in Tây Hoa Lư ward. Worships two Đinh dynasty generals who protected the young lord Đinh Toàn and remained loyal to the Đinh, opposing Lê Hoàn's accession.

Tứ Trụ Temple in Tây Hoa Lư ward. Worships the four pillars of the Đinh dynasty court: Chancellor Nguyễn Bặc; Ngoại giáp Đinh Điền; Minister Trịnh Tú; Grand Preceptor Lưu Cơ.

Princess Phất Kim Temple in Tây Hoa Lư ward. Located in the ancient village of Yên Thành, worships Princess Phất Kim, daughter of King Đinh Tiên Hoàng, who was married by the king to warlord Ngô Nhật Khánh.

Thiên Hà Cave in Tây Hoa Lư ward. Thiên Hà Cave is a beautiful cave, with both dry and wet sections and a diverse system of continuously forming stalactites. The cave contains many traces left by ancient Vietnamese inhabitants.

Am Tiên Cave in Tây Hoa Lư ward. This was the execution ground during the Đinh era, associated with and venerating notable figures: Trương Ma Ni, Empress Dương Vân Nga, and National Master Nguyễn Minh Không.

Yên Trạch đình in Tây Hoa Lư ward. The former Trường Yên district comprised seven ancient villages: Yên Thượng, Yên Thành, Yên Trung, Yên Hạ, Yên Trạch, Chi Phong, and Lạc Hối. The đình in the ancient village of Yên Trạch worships Đinh Tiên Hoàng.

Bói Cave in Tây Hoa Lư ward. An archaeological site containing evidence of prehistoric people living in Tràng An from 5,000 to 30,000 years ago.

Duyên Ninh Pagoda in Tây Hoa Lư ward. Duyên Ninh Pagoda is considered one of the most famous temples for seeking love in Vietnam. The pagoda was built in the 10th century under King Đinh Tiên Hoàng.

Bà Ngô Pagoda in Tây Hoa Lư ward. Bà Ngô Pagoda is a relic within the special national relic complex of the Hoa Lư ancient capital, built during the Đinh dynasty, associated with the empress, Lady Ngô.

Nhất Trụ Pagoda in Tây Hoa Lư ward. An ancient pagoda from the Early Lê dynasty, home to a national treasure: a stone scripture pillar with many traces evidencing the flourishing development of Hoa Lư Buddhism in the 10th century.

Kim Ngân Pagoda in Tây Hoa Lư ward. An ancient pagoda from the Đinh era, in Chi Phong village – the western citadel of Hoa Lư capital, one of eight famous pagodas in the ancient village of Trường Yên.

Muối Cave in Tây Hoa Lư ward. Muối Cave is near the Sào Khê River within the eastern citadel of Hoa Lư, said to be where salt and provisions were stored.

Quàn Cave in Tây Hoa Lư ward. Quàn Cave is within the mountain forming the eastern wall of Hoa Lư citadel, said to be where officials used embalming techniques to preserve King Đinh's body.

Chùa Am Mountain in Tây Hoa Lư ward. The mountain has two Đinh-era pagodas. Am Pagoda is in Yên Trung hamlet, northwest of the mountain; Đìa Pagoda is in Yên Thành hamlet, southeast of Đìa Mountain, Trường Yên commune.

Tam Cốc in Tây Hoa Lư ward. The Tam Cốc scenic spot includes natural landscapes on both sides of the Ngô Đồng River, which pierces through mountains to create three through-water caves.

Đông Vương Palace in Tây Hoa Lư ward. Đông Vương Palace is isolated, worshipping Prince Đông Thành Vương Lê Long Tích, the second son of King Lê Đại Hành.

Vườn Thiên Palace in Tây Hoa Lư ward. Vườn Thiên Palace is in the ancient village of Yên Thành. Worships Crown Prince Kình Thiên Vương Lê Long Thâu, the eldest son of King Lê Đại Hành, hence also called Kình Thiên Palace.

Cửa Đông Stele in Tây Hoa Lư ward. The Cửa Đông Stele (Thầy Bói Cave Stele) is carved at the foot of Đầm Mountain, calling this citadel gate Đông Môn, where Đinh and Lê dynasty officials passed when entering the court.

The tombs of King Đinh and King Lê in Tây Hoa Lư ward. King Đinh Tiên Hoàng's tomb is on Mã Yên Mountain, while King Lê Đại Hành's tomb is at the foot of Mã Yên Mountain, within the eastern citadel of Hoa Lư.

Bái Đính Pagoda Mountain in Tây Hoa Lư ward. The site has an ancient pagoda complex with caves and the Cao Sơn deity temple from the Đinh era, and a new pagoda complex with many Vietnamese and Asian records.

Khu Trũng, Đồng Báng in Tây Hoa Lư ward. Khu Trũng, Đồng Báng is a revolutionary relic site within the Quỳnh Lưu revolutionary base area, Ninh Bình province.

Trung Trữ Pagoda in Tây Hoa Lư ward. Trung Trữ Pagoda has been a national relic since 1990. The pagoda and Trung Trữ đình worship the kings and queens of the Đinh and Early Lê dynasties.

Cả La Mai Temple in Tây Hoa Lư ward. Cả La Mai Temple was classified as a national historical relic in 1994; La Mai village is on the Đáy River, worshipping Saint Quý Minh, the southern guardian deity of Hoa Lư.

Phong Phú Pagoda in Tây Hoa Lư ward. Phong Phú Pagoda dates from the Đinh Tiên Hoàng era (10th century), worshipping the deity Trấn Vũ Thiên Tôn. The ancients cleverly used mountain caves to build the pagoda.

Hoa Sơn Pagoda and Cave in Tây Hoa Lư ward. Legend says Hoa Sơn Cave was where the young lord was raised during the Đinh era. Formerly called Bà Đẻ Pagoda, later renamed Hoa Sơn by Emperor Tự Đức during his visit.

Khống Palace in Tây Hoa Lư ward. Worships seven loyal mandarins of the Đinh dynasty and the local guardian, who established the temple and planted a special persimmon tree beside the palace.

Ngô Khê Hạ đình in Ninh Hoà – Tây Hoa Lư ward. Ngô Khê Hạ đình is an ancient communal house, with a statue of Duke Nguyễn Bặc and over ten imperial edicts from various dynasties as precious historical artefacts.

Vũ Lâm Palace in Hoa Lư ward. A military base established by the early Trần kings to consolidate forces during the Mongol resistance. It was also where Trần kings became monks and promoted Buddhism.

Non Nước Mountain in Hoa Lư ward. A famous mountain among the four great mountains of Ninh Bình, with over 100 poems carved into the rock. On the mountain are a wind pavilion and the Lương Văn Tụy hero monument. At the foot are Non Nước Pagoda and Trương Hán Siêu Temple.

Cánh Diều Mountain in Hoa Lư ward. The mountain resembles a bare-breasted woman with flowing hair lying in the open sky. Beside the mountain are Cánh Diều Pagoda and the Thiên Tôn deity temple, guardian of the eastern Hoa Lư citadel.

A Nậu Pagoda in Hoa Lư ward. One of the ancient pagodas from the Trần dynasty, built by Trần Thái Tông when he established the Vũ Lâm palace during the Mongol resistance.

Đẩu Long Pagoda in Hoa Lư ward. Đẩu Long Pagoda is an ancient pagoda dating from the Đinh – Lê era (10th century). It is a national historical-cultural relic, worshipping nine deities from surrounding villages.

Thiên Tôn Cave in Hoa Lư ward. Thiên Tôn Cave and Pagoda are relics worshipping the deity Thiên Tôn, the celestial guardian at the eastern gateway to the Hoa Lư ancient capital relic area.

Bàn Long Pagoda and Cave in Hoa Lư ward. Bàn Long Pagoda is both naturally and man-made, using the mountain cave and human construction. Lord Trịnh Sâm visited and inscribed three large characters: "Bàn Long Tự" on the cave entrance wall.

The temple of Đinh Bộ Lĩnh in Đại Hoàng commune. Văn Bòng Temple is a relic worshipping King Đinh Tiên Hoàng in his homeland. The temple, together with the Phát tích tomb area on Kỳ Lân Mountain, has become a destination for heritage tourism.

Thánh Nguyễn Temple in Đại Hoàng commune. A national architectural-artistic relic of special value in Ninh Bình. The temple worships Saint Nguyễn Minh Không in his homeland.

The Nguyễn Bặc family church and tomb in Đại Hoàng commune. A national historical relic of the Nguyễn family in Vietnam. Worships the founding ancestor Nguyễn Bặc, considered the progenitor of the orthodox Nguyễn lineage in Vietnam.

Kiếm Lĩnh Mountain area in Đại Hoàng commune. Cắm Gươm Mountain is linked to the legend of Đinh Bộ Lĩnh's uncle, Đinh Thúc Dự, who stuck his sword into the ground in reverence when he saw the golden dragon ferry his nephew across the Hoàng Long River.

Địch Lộng Pagoda and Cave in Gia Trấn commune. Địch Lộng Cave is dubbed "The Third Most Beautiful Cave of the South". The cave complex includes caves, mountains, đình, and pagoda architecture, worshipping Buddha and National Master Nguyễn Minh Không.

Hoa Lư Cave in Gia Hưng commune. Hoa Lư Cave was the initial base of Đinh Bộ Lĩnh during his campaign to recruit troops and suppress the 12 warlords. The cave is within the Cút and Vân Long wetland complex.

Trùng Hạ đình in Gia Vân commune. Trùng Hạ đình is an architectural-artistic relic worshipping five figures: Đông Hải Đại Vương, Sóc Giang Đại Vương, Trang Hiền Đại Vương, Hưng Đạo Đại Vương, and Quốc Mẫu.

Trùng Thượng đình in Gia Vân commune. Trùng Thượng đình is a unique architectural-artistic relic. The đình worships Tô Hiến Thành, Trần Quốc Tảng, and Đông Hải Đại Vương.

Vân Thị đình in Gia Vân commune. Vân Thị village đình worships Grand Preceptor Tô Hiến Thành, built in 1699 – the 20th year of the main reign. It is now over 300 years old.

Lỗi Sơn Pagoda in Gia Phong commune. Lỗi Sơn Pagoda is within the Quỳnh Lưu resistance base, worshipping Buddha, as well as the Trưng Sisters and three tablets for three valiant generals of the Hùng era: Cao Sơn, Quý Minh, and Tản Viên.

Lạc Khoái Pagoda in Gia Phong commune. Hạ Pagoda was built in 1859, ten years before Thượng Pagoda. Hạ Pagoda worships Buddha and the Three Holy Mothers; Thượng Pagoda worships Buddha and Quan Âm Thị Kính.

Đinh Huy Đạo family church in Gia Phong commune. The Đinh Huy Đạo family church commemorates a famous Tây Sơn general in the war against the Qing. He also left many valuable literary works.

Quỳnh Lưu resistance base in Quỳnh Lưu commune. The Quỳnh Lưu base spans seven communes, serving as a revolutionary base during the resistance against the French and Japanese, and is considered the revolutionary homeland of Ninh Bình.

Dốc Giang in Phú Long commune. Dốc Giang is a revolutionary relic on National Highway 45 from Rịa to Sòng Cạn. The Dốc Giang victory in 1953 destroyed and captured nearly 200 French troops.

Thung Lóng in Phú Long commune. In June 1945, Thung Lóng was chosen by the Northern Region Party Committee as a venue for important meetings and training courses for local cadres and people.

Sầy Temple in Thanh Sơn commune. Sầy Temple worships Princess Ngọc Quang, whose given name was Vương Thị Tiên, one of the female generals of the Trưng Sisters era.

Ác đình in Thanh Sơn commune. Ác village đình worships Princess Thủy Tinh. The đình was built during the Trần dynasty. Initially called Hồng Kiều, later renamed Cầu Vồng Temple, now called Ác Village đình.

Mỹ Hạ đình in Gia Tường commune. Mỹ Hạ đình is a historical-cultural relic in the homeland of Empress Dương Vân Nga and the maternal homeland of King Đinh Tiên Hoàng. The đình worships King Đinh and Empress Dương Vân Nga.

Tam Điệp defensive line in Trung Sơn ward. The defensive line was a Tây Sơn resistance fortification, where King Quang Trung gathered troops before advancing to Thăng Long for the Ngọc Hồi – Đống Đa victory.

Năn Temple in Yên Thắng ward. This ancient temple worships five deities from the 6th Hùng Vương era who guarded the Nam Lĩnh region: Chàng Hoàng, Quý Nương, Chàng Cả, Chàng Hai, Chàng Ba.

Trung Lận Khê Temple in Yên Thắng ward. Trung Lận Khê Temple is a relic of architectural and artistic value.

Bình Hải Temple in Yên Từ commune. Worships Linh Công – a general of the Hùng Vương era, conferred the title Đại Hải Long Hầu Hiển Hách Đại Vương Thượng Đẳng Thần.

Khương Dụ temple and pagoda in Yên Từ commune. Khương Dụ temple and pagoda are a cluster of relics of architectural and artistic value.

Quảng Phúc Temple in Yên Từ commune. Worships the three Ngọ Đại Vương – three generals of the 18th Hùng Vương era, who suppressed pirates at Thần Phù estuary and bandits in the Tam Điệp mountains.

Vũ Phạm Khải family church and Vũ family temple in Yên Mạc commune. Worships an official under three Nguyễn emperors: Minh Mệnh, Thiệu Trị, Tự Đức, the most active in the anti-French resistance faction. He was also a renowned poet of his time.

Ninh Tốn Temple in Yên Mạc commune. Worships the cultural celebrity Ninh Tốn, a poet, historian, law compiler, politician, and military man.

The Phạm Thận Duật memorial area in Yên Mạc commune, with his tomb and family church.

Phù Sa đình in Yên Mạc commune. Phù Sa đình is in the Thần Phù estuary area, worshipping Triệu Việt Vương, who died at the Đại Ác estuary.

The temple of Grand Preceptor Lê Niệm in Yên Mạc commune. Lê Niệm, grandson of Lê Lai, was an official under Lê Thái Tông. While stationed in Thiên Trì village, he directed the construction of the Hồng Đức dyke and was granted 200 mẫu of land in Thiên Trì village.

La Temple in Đồng Thái commune. The Hậu Trần Temple stands on the site of the former Mô Đô capital, now in La hamlet, hence also called La Temple, where the Hậu Trần dynasty was founded under the patronage of the famous general Trần Triệu Cơ from Yên Mô.

The Mán Bạc archaeological site in Đồng Thái commune is the first national archaeological site in Ninh Bình province, possessing special historical and cultural values of ancient Vietnamese people.

Tháp Pagoda in Yên Mô commune. Tháp Pagoda houses the relics of General Đinh Điền of the Đinh dynasty, along with his temple and that of his wife, and Kiều Mộc Zen master Lương Tuấn, who assisted Đinh Điền.

The church and tomb of Vũ Duy Thanh in Yên Khánh commune. The place worships Trạng Bồng Vũ Duy Thanh in his homeland. Vũ Duy Thanh was the top graduate under the Nguyễn dynasty, equivalent to the ancient Trạng nguyên, and is revered as Trạng Bồng.

Tam Thánh Temple and Yên Lữ Pagoda in Đông Hoa Lư ward. Tam Thánh Temple worships Đinh Điền, Kiều Mộc Zen master Lương Tuấn, and Princess Thượng Trân Trưởng, notable figures of the Đinh era. Yên Lữ Pagoda was built in 1019.

Văn Giáp Temple in Đông Hoa Lư ward. Worships the dual-country valedictorian Mạc Đĩnh Chi of the Trần dynasty, along with three chancellors, eighteen dukes, and notable Tạ family members.

Thượng Temple and Phúc Long Pagoda in Đông Hoa Lư ward. Phúc Long Pagoda worships Buddha and Tiên thiên Thánh Mẫu, mother of Zen master Giác Hải. Thượng Temple worships the three saints: Giác Hải, Từ Đạo Hạnh, and Nguyễn Minh Không.

Dầu Pagoda in Đông Hoa Lư ward. Dầu Pagoda dates from the Lý Thái Tông era but currently has many traces from the Trần dynasty, when the early Trần kings built the Vũ Lâm palace here.

Đỗ hamlet đình in Khánh Nhạc commune. Đỗ hamlet đình is a typical architectural-artistic relic. The đình worships Tề Hải Long Vương and the village founders.

Phúc Nhạc Pagoda in Khánh Nhạc commune. "Già Lê Tự" Pagoda is over 400 years old and was also the headquarters of Nguyễn Công Trứ when he recruited people, reclaimed land from the sea, and established Kim Sơn district in 1829.

Thôn Năm temple and pagoda in Khánh Thiện commune. Thôn Năm temple and pagoda are a typical architectural-artistic relic cluster. Thôn Năm temple worships Tản Viên Sơn Thánh.

Kiến Ốc Temple in Khánh Trung commune. Worships Phạm Tử Nghi, a general of the Mạc dynasty, who is also worshipped at Hải Đức Temple on the Đáy River dyke in Khánh Thiện commune, Ninh Bình province.

Tiên Viên Temple and Kim Rong Pagoda in Khánh Thiện commune. Worships Phùng Kim and Triệu Việt Vương – historical figures from the 5th century. This is one of the oldest historical-cultural relics in Ninh Bình.

Chất Thành Temple in Chất Bình commune. Chất Thành Temple is a national historical-cultural relic. The temple worships Triệu Việt Vương near the Đại Ác estuary, where he died.

Phát Diệm Stone Church in Phát Diệm commune. The Phát Diệm church complex features unique architecture, is the centre of the diocese, and is dubbed the Catholic capital of Vietnam.

Thượng Kiệm đình in Phát Diệm commune. Thượng Kiệm đình worships Triệu Việt Vương. The đình is near the main cathedral of Phát Diệm.

Nguyễn Công Trứ Temple in Quang Thiện commune. The temple is at the centre of the old Kim Sơn region, where he recruited people to reclaim coastal wasteland and establish the district in 1829.

Lạc Thiện miếu and pagoda in Quang Thiện commune. Lạc Thiện miếu and pagoda are a cluster of valuable architectural-artistic relics.

Như Độ Temple in Quang Thiện commune. Worships Grand Guardian Trần Nguyên Hãng, who fought the Mongols, Doãn Dư, and those who reclaimed land from the sea to establish Như Độ hamlet.