Photos of Thai Nguyen province
Duom temple
Duom temple is dedicated to Duong Tu Minh, a talented general under Ly dynasty and who greatly contributed to the defence of border land against Chinese invaders. Duom temple was built at the place where Duong Tu Minh died. The majestic setting of the temple with three mountain ranges in the middle of the rice fields like flying swallows. Duom temple was built in the recess of the mountain, in front of the temple is the immense green fields, winding Cau river flowing through. Far in the distance is the palm hills, tea plantation hidden behind the villages Tay ethnic people.
Though the temple has been renovated several times, but it still retains the old architectural style with three levels: Upper, middle and lower temples.
Duom temple festival is organized every year from 6th - 8th lunar January.
Duom temple is dedicated to Duong Tu Minh, a talented general under Ly dynasty and who greatly contributed to the defence of border land against Chinese invaders. Duom temple was built at the place where Duong Tu Minh died. The majestic setting of the temple with three mountain ranges in the middle of the rice fields like flying swallows. Duom temple was built in the recess of the mountain, in front of the temple is the immense green fields, winding Cau river flowing through. Far in the distance is the palm hills, tea plantation hidden behind the villages Tay ethnic people.
Though the temple has been renovated several times, but it still retains the old architectural style with three levels: Upper, middle and lower temples.
Duom temple festival is organized every year from 6th - 8th lunar January.