Heritage Sites in Ninh Bình

Ninh Bình is an ancient land located at the southern gateway of the Red River Delta and the North. This place still retains 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, which includes the former capital of Hoa Lư, was once the first capital of the centralised feudal state in Vietnam and was 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, and Mother Goddess worship, among others. 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 zone, Vũ Lâm royal camp, and the historic Hà Nam Ninh campaign. The historical, cultural, natural, and human characteristics have created for Ninh Bình a rich and diverse system of heritage sites, contributing to the development of Ninh Bình tourism. The Tràng An Scenic Landscape Complex includes many sites with outstanding natural and cultural values and has been recognised by UNESCO as a mixed World Heritage Site.

As of 2025, Ninh Bình has more than 5,000 heritage sites, of which 283 are ranked as national relics, and 10 are classified as particularly important national relics, including sites 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 sites from the Tràng An, Hòa Bình, Bắc Sơn, Đa Bút, and Đông Sơn cultural periods.

Heritage sites dedicated to Kings: The heritage sites 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 who are widely worshipped include King Lê Đại Hành, Triệu Việt Vương, Phùng Hưng, Lý Thái Tông, Trần Thái Tông, Trần Nhân Tông, Quang Trung, and others.

Heritage sites dedicated to Saints: Đức Thánh Trần Hưng Đạo and Đức Thánh Nguyễn Minh Không are the two most venerated and widely worshipped historical figures in Ninh Bình.

Heritage sites dedicated to Deities: mainly the deities of the four Hoa Lư guardian spirits, such as Thiên Tôn deity, Cao Sơn deity, and Quý Minh deity.

Heritage sites dedicated to the Mother Goddess: Ninh Bình is a centre of Mother Goddess worship in Vietnam, with prominent 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 others. Many pagodas in Ninh Bình are structured in the "front Buddha, rear Mother" style.

Religious architecture: Ninh Bình has been a Buddhist centre since the Đinh era, with many ancient pagodas such as Nhất Trụ Pagoda, 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 among the first places where Catholicism was introduced to Vietnam, so this area now has many Catholic churches.

Heritage sites dedicated to 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 destination comprising world cultural and natural heritage sites recognised by UNESCO in Ninh Bình, Vietnam. Many scenic heritage sites here have been classified by the Government of Vietnam as particularly important 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 connection between these tourist areas is the Hoa Lư special-use forest on limestone mountains and a system of rivers, lakes, and lagoons covering 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, serving as the special protection zone of the landscape. This special protection zone is entirely within the planning area of the Tràng An tourist area, which covers 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 sites classified as special national heritage sites, including:

Tràng An - Tam Cốc - Bích Động Scenic Landscape: spanning the wards of Tây Hoa Lư, Nam Hoa Lư, and Hoa Lư;

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

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

The historical and architectural relic of Đọi Sơn Pagoda, built during the Lý dynasty, associated with the Tịch điền Đọi Sơn festival;

The historical and architectural relic of Trần Thương Temple, the site of Trần Hưng Đạo's military camp;

The historical and architectural relic of Trần Temple - Phổ Minh Pagoda, dedicated to the Trần Kings;

The architectural relic of Keo Hành Thiện Pagoda, which holds many heritage values such as steles, royal decrees, deity records, parallel sentences, great calligraphic plaques, traditional festivals, and legends;

The architectural relic 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.

The scenic and archaeological site of the Tam Chúc Complex, associated with relics from the Đinh - Early Lê period;

The historical and architectural relic 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 a place of worship for Bát Hải Long Vương.

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

Mai Động Communal House, Bình An commune, is a historical and artistic relic, classified on 20/7/1994, and is a 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 Ancestral House of Lương Quận Công Trần Như Lân in Thượng Lương hamlet, Bình An commune, is a historical relic, classified on 16/01/1995.

Vị Hạ Communal House in Bình An 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 suppress the rebellion of the 12 warlords.

Hưng Công Communal House, Bình An commune.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Historical relic: Memorial site of President Hồ Chí Minh's visit to the Cát Tường dam construction site in 1958, Bình Mỹ commune.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Architectural-artistic relic: đình and Văn Từ Cát Lại, Bình Lục commune.

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

Lê Xá Communal House 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Quan Phố Communal House, Duy Tiên ward.

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

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

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

Khả Duy Communal House in Duy Tân commune is a historical relic, classified on 24/3/1993.

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

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

Architectural-artistic relic: Đọi Tam Communal House, Tiên Sơn ward.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Architectural-artistic relic: Phù Thụy Communal House, Lý Thường Kiệt ward.

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

Thượng Communal House 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 are historical and scenic relics, classified on 20/7/1994.

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

Architectural-artistic relic: Mã Não Communal House, Kim Bảng ward.

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

Bát Cảnh Sơn scenic complex, Nguyễn Úy ward.

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

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

Architectural-artistic relic: Nội Communal House - Phúc Khánh Pagoda, Nam Xang commune: September 2025.

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

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

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

Architectural-artistic relic: Hạ Communal House, Nam Xang commune.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Architectural-artistic relic: Nam Xá Thượng Communal House, Trần Thương commune.

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

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

Chảy Communal House 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 Communal House in Liêm Hà commune is an architectural-artistic relic, classified on 07/5/1997.

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

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

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

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

Đông Trụ Communal House, 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.

Historical relic: Tomb and Memorial Area of Nam Cao, Nam Lý commune.

Tam Chúc Scenic Complex, Tam Chúc ward, a complex of scenic spots and historical relics associated with the Đinh dynasty.

Bườn Communal House, Trúc Shrine, and tombs of related historical figures in Đông A ward.

Underground food and drink shop in Nam Định ward.

Command base of the textile factory in Nam Định ward.

Underground barber shop in Nam Định ward.

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

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

Hàng Thao street relic area—recording the crimes of the American invaders in Nam Định ward.

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

Bảo Lộc Temple in Mỹ Lộc ward.

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

Sùng Văn Communal House in Mỹ Lộc ward.

Cả Communal House 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 (shrine) and đình in Thiên Trường ward.

Temple of Lương Thế Vinh 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.

The temple and pagoda of Vĩnh Lại 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 from the time of the 12 warlords.

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

Historical relic: Memorial house of comrade Lê Đức Thọ, Hồng Quang ward.

Hoành Nha Historical and Cultural Relic Area, Giao Thủy commune.

The temple and pagoda of Hà Cát 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.

Covered 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.

Hà Lạn Pagoda in Hải Anh commune.

The temple and pagoda of Xã Hạ 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 generals of the Đoàn family.

Vân Chàng Village Communal House in Nam Trực commune.

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

Covered bridge and 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 Temple and Xối Thượng, Nam Minh commune, worshipping Doctor Lê Hiến Tứ.

Đồng Quỹ Temple in Nam Minh commune.

Temple of valedictorian Nguyễn Hiền in Nam Hồng commune.

Historical relic: Vỵ Khê Communal House, Vỵ Khê ward.

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

The temple and pagoda of Hà Dương in Đồng Thịnh commune.

The temple and pagoda of Hưng Thịnh in Đồng Thịnh commune, associated with general Phạm Cự Lượng.

The temple and pagoda of Hạ Kỳ in Đồng Thịnh commune.

Hưng Lộc Communal House 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.

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

The temple, pagoda, and Văn Chỉ (Confucian shrine) of Nam Lạng, Cổ Lễ commune.

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

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

Bình Hải Temple in Nghĩa Lâm commune, worshipping Saint King Triệu Quang Phục.

Temple of Doãn Khuê 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, worshipping general Phạm Bạch Hổ from the time of the 12 warlords.

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

Phạm Đình Ancestral House in Liên Minh commune.

Architectural-artistic relic complex: Phủ Giầy in Vụ Bản commune.

Vụ Nữ Temple in Hiển Khánh commune, worshipping female general Mai Thị Hồng from 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.

Temple of Saint Ancestor Nguyễn Minh Không in Ý Yên commune.

Quảng Cung Palace in Yên Đồng commune.

The đình and pagoda of Đô Quan 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.

Relic complex: Ngô Xá Communal House, Nề Pagoda, and the ruins of Chương Sơn Tower in Tân Minh commune.

Ruối Communal House 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.

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

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

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

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

Phúc Chỉ Pagoda in Vạn Thắng commune.

Thái Vi Temple in Nam Hoa Lư. 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 royal residence.

Suối Tiên Temple in Nam Hoa Lư. Worships deity Quý Minh—the earth god from the Hùng Vương era, appointed by Emperor Đinh Tiên Hoàng as the southern guardian of Hoa Lư's four directions.

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

Tiên Cá Cave in Nam Hoa Lư. A water cave over 1,500m long with a diverse system of stalactites. Visitors travel along a bamboo raft corridor deep into the cave.

Vái Giời Cave in Nam Hoa Lư. The cave covers about 5,000m2, its entrance at 439 stone steps, with three levels: "Earthly World, Hell, and Heaven", featuring many shimmering, mystical stalactites.

Bích Động Cave and Pagoda in Nam Hoa Lư. The water cave lies within Bích Động mountain, home to an ancient pagoda built during the Later Lê dynasty. The site is known as "The Second Most Beautiful Cave in the South".

Mòi Cave in Nam Hoa Lư. An archaeological site showing Tràng An residents living in two different environments: continental and marine; early period from 7,000 to 10,000 years ago, later from 3,500 to 6,000 years ago.

Trống Cave in Nam Hoa Lư. The Trống Cave archaeological site contains 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. Bụt Cave is a natural stone cave 500m long, passing through Tướng Mountain. The widest part is up to 70m, the cave ceiling about 30m high, with a dazzling system of stalactites.

Thung Nham Bird Garden in Nam Hoa Lư. 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. Đông Hội Temple is among the earliest relics in Ninh Bình, dating from the Trưng Sisters' era, formerly 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. The Đào family ancestral house in Hoa Lư is the only such 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. Kê Thượng Temple worships Hùng Vương and Tản Viên in absentia. Kê Hạ Temple worships Princess Nguyệt Nga. Miễu Sơn Shrine worships Tản Viên, Cao Sơn, and Quý Minh.

Temple of King Đinh Tiên Hoàng in Tây Hoa Lư. The Đinh King Temple is an important relic within the special protected area of the Hoa Lư ancient capital heritage complex.

Temple of King Lê Đại Hành in Tây Hoa Lư. The Lê King Temple is an important relic within the special protected area of the Hoa Lư ancient capital heritage complex.

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

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

Temple of Princess Phất Kim in Tây Hoa Lư. Located in the ancient village of Yên Thành, worshipping 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. Thiên Hà Cave is a beautiful cave, comprising both dry and wet sections with a diverse system of still-forming stalactites. The cave contains many traces left by ancient Vietnamese inhabitants.

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

Yên Trạch Communal House in Tây Hoa Lư. The former Tổng Trường Yên included seven ancient villages: Yên Thượng, Yên Thành, Yên Trung, Yên Hạ, Yên Trạch, Chi Phong, and Lạc Hối. The communal house in Yên Trạch village worships Đinh Tiên Hoàng.

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

Duyên Ninh Pagoda in Tây Hoa Lư. 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. 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. An ancient pagoda from the Early Lê dynasty, home to a national treasure—a stone sutra pillar with many traces evidencing the flourishing of Hoa Lư Buddhism in the 10th century.

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

Muối Cave in Tây Hoa Lư. 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. Quàn Cave lies 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. 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. The Tam Cốc scenic site features natural landscapes along both banks of the Ngô Đồng river, which pierces through mountains to create three water caves.

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

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

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

Tombs of King Đinh and King Lê in Tây Hoa Lư. The tomb of King Đinh Tiên Hoàng 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. Home to the ancient pagoda complex with caves and the Cao Sơn deity temple from the Đinh era, and the new pagoda complex holding many Vietnamese and Asian records.

Khu Trũng, Đồng Báng in Tây Hoa Lư. 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. Trung Trữ Pagoda has been a national relic since 1990. The pagoda and Trung Trữ communal house worship kings and queens of the Đinh and Early Lê dynasties.

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

Phong Phú Pagoda in Tây Hoa Lư. Phong Phú Pagoda dates from the time of Đinh Tiên Hoàng (10th century), worshipping Trấn Vũ Thiên Tôn. The ancients cleverly used mountain caves as pagodas.

Hoa Sơn Pagoda and Cave in Tây Hoa Lư. Legend has it that Hoa Sơn Cave was where the young lord was raised during King Đinh's time. Formerly called Bà Đẻ Pagoda, it was renamed Hoa Sơn when King Tự Đức visited.

Khống Palace in Tây Hoa Lư. Worships seven loyal mandarins of the Đinh dynasty and the official who guarded this pass, who built the temple and planted a special persimmon tree beside the palace.

Ngô Khê Hạ Communal House in Ninh Hoà – Tây Hoa Lư. Ngô Khê Hạ Communal House is an ancient architectural đình, housing a statue of Duke Nguyễn Bặc and over ten royal decrees from various dynasties—valuable historical artefacts.

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

Non Nước Mountain in Hoa Lư. A famous mountain among Ninh Bình's four great mountains, with over 100 poems carved in stone. 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. The mountain resembles a bare-breasted girl with flowing hair lying in the open. Beside it are Cánh Diều Pagoda and the Thiên Tôn deity temple, guardian of the east of Hoa Lư.

A Nậu Pagoda in Hoa Lư. One of the ancient Trần-era pagodas built by Trần Thái Tông when establishing the Vũ Lâm royal residence during the Mongol resistance.

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

Thiên Tôn Cave in Hoa Lư. Thiên Tôn Cave Pagoda is a relic worshipping the deity Thiên Tôn, the celestial guardian of the eastern gateway to the Hoa Lư ancient capital.

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

Temple of Đinh Bộ Lĩnh in Đại Hoàng. Văn Bòng Temple is a relic worshipping King Đinh Tiên Hoàng in his homeland. The temple and the Phát tích tomb area on Kỳ Lân mountain are heritage tourism sites.

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

Nguyễn Bặc Family Church and Tomb in Đại Hoàng. National historical relic of the Nguyễn family ancestral house in Vietnam. Worships Nguyễn Bặc, considered the original ancestor of the orthodox Nguyễn family in Vietnam.

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

Địch Lộng Pagoda and Cave in Gia Trấn. Địch Lộng Cave is known as "The Third Most Beautiful Cave in the South". The cave complex includes caves, mountains, a đình, and a pagoda worshipping Buddha and National Preceptor Nguyễn Minh Không.

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

Trùng Hạ Communal House in Gia Vân. Trùng Hạ Communal House 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 Communal House in Gia Vân. Trùng Thượng Communal House is a unique architectural-artistic relic. It worships Tô Hiến Thành, Trần Quốc Tảng, and Đông Hải Đại Vương.

Vân Thị Communal House in Gia Vân. Vân Thị Village Communal House 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. Lỗi Sơn Pagoda is in the Quỳnh Lưu resistance base, worshipping Buddha, the Trưng Sisters, and three ancestral tablets for three valiant generals of the Hùng kings: Cao Sơn, Quý Minh, and Tản Viên.

Lạc Khoái Pagoda in Gia Phong. 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. 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. The Quỳnh Lưu resistance base spans seven communes, serving as a revolutionary base during the wars against the French and Japanese, and is considered the revolutionary homeland of Ninh Bình.

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

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

Sầy Temple in Thanh Sơn. Sầy Temple worships Princess Ngọc Quang, real name Vương Thị Tiên, one of the female generals of the Trưng Sisters.

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

Mỹ Hạ Communal House in Gia Tường. Mỹ Hạ Communal House is a historical and 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. The Tam Điệp defensive line was a Tây Sơn resistance fortification, where King Quang Trung gathered troops before marching to Thăng Long for the victory at Ngọc Hồi–Đống Đa.

Năn Temple in Yên Thắng. 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. Worships Linh Công—a general of the Hùng Vương era, conferred the title Đại Hải Long Hầu Hiển Hách Đại Vương Thượng Đẳng Thần.

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

Quảng Phúc Temple in Yên Từ. 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. Worships an official under three reigns: Minh Mệnh, Thiệu Trị, Tự Đức, most active in the anti-French resistance faction. He was also a famous poet of his time.

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

Phạm Thận Duật Memorial Area in Yên Mạc commune, with the tomb and ancestral house of Phạm Thận Duật.

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

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 dike and was granted 200 mẫu of land in Thiên Trì village.

La Temple in Đồng Thái. 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 from Yên Mô, Trần Triệu Cơ.

Mán Bạc archaeological site in Đồng Thái 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 a temple to him and his wife, and Kiều Mộc Zen master Lương Tuấn—who assisted Đinh Điền.

Vũ Duy Thanh Family Church and Tomb in Yên Khánh commune. Worships Trạng Bồng Vũ Duy Thanh in his homeland. Vũ Duy Thanh was the top graduate of the Nguyễn dynasty, equivalent to the old 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—famous 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 prime ministers, 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 reign of Lý Thái Tông but retains many traces of the Trần dynasty, when early Trần kings built the Vũ Lâm royal residence here.

Đỗ hamlet Communal House in Khánh Nhạc commune. Đỗ hamlet Communal House is a typical architectural-artistic relic, worshipping 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 recruiting locals to reclaim land and establish Kim Sơn district in 1829.

Temple and pagoda of Năm hamlet in Khánh Thiện commune. The Năm hamlet temple and pagoda are a typical architectural-artistic relic complex. Năm hamlet temple worships Tản Viên Sơn Thánh.

Kiến Ốc Temple in Khánh Trung commune. Worships Phạm Tử Nghi, a general of the Mạc dynasty, also worshipped at Hải Đức Temple on the Đáy river dike 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 and cultural relics in Ninh Bình.

Chất Thành Temple in Chất Bình commune. Chất Thành Temple is a national historical and cultural relic, worshipping 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 architectural works, is the centre of the diocese, and is called the Catholic capital of Vietnam.

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

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

Lạc Thiện miếu (shrine) and pagoda in Quang Thiện commune. Lạc Thiện shrine and pagoda are a typical architectural-artistic relic complex.

Như Độ Temple in Quang Thiện commune. Worships Grand Guardian Trần Nguyên Hãng, who fought the Mongols, Doãn Dư, and others who reclaimed land and established Ấp Như Độ.