Dinh Bang Communal House
Đình Đình Bảng
Dinh Bang Communal House
Đình Đình Bảng
A unique 18th-century architectural monument and an important spiritual center of Bac Ninh province.
Bac Ninh
Communal House
Cultural Tourism
Dinh Bang Communal House is an outstanding example of Vietnamese architecture located in Bac Ninh province. Built in the first half of the 18th century, this site is considered the "second communal house" of the region and is officially recognized as a Special National Historical Relic. It strikes visitors with its unique stilt architecture and incredible wood-carving craftsmanship preserved from the Later Le dynasty era.
- Visit duration
2–3 hours
- Average budget
from $25
- Admission
40,000 ₫
- Best months
Oct – Nov, Feb – Mar
- Local language
Vietnamese, English
What you need to know
History and Status
Construction began in 1700 under the guidance of official Nguyen Thac Luong. In November 2024, the site was granted the status of a Special National Historical Relic. It is a rare example of ancient craftsmanship that has survived the test of centuries.
Architecture and Decor
The building is designed in a stilt house style, with the wooden floor elevated by 0.7 m to protect against moisture. The structure rests on 84 massive ironwood columns. Of particular value are more than 500 unique carved images of dragons, as well as scenes featuring phoenixes, elephants, and the Eight Immortals adorning the 18th-century beams and brackets.
Religious Significance
The house is dedicated to the worship of earth, water, and agricultural deities, as well as the memory of the ancestors who restored the village in the 15th century. It also carefully preserves the ancestral tablets of the eight kings of the Ly dynasty, whose history is inextricably linked to this place—the birthplace of the dynasty's founder, Ly Cong Tuan.
During these months, the climate is mildest and most comfortable for exploring the monument and walking around the village.
On-site
- How to get there
30-40 min by motorbike from Hanoi
- Cash
Required for admission and small purchases
- Connectivity
4G, Wi-Fi in Hanoi hotels
- With kids
Fine for ages 6+