Sung Khanh Temple
Sung Khanh Temple
Sung Khanh Temple
Sung Khanh Temple
An ancient 14th-century spiritual center featuring Vietnam's unique national treasures.
Ha Giang
Temple
History & Culture
Sung Khanh Temple is a significant historical and architectural monument founded in 1356. Despite its modest area of 26 square meters, the site holds immense historical value as a repository of unique artifacts from the Tran dynasty era, including a stone stele recognized as a national treasure of Vietnam.
- Visit duration
2–3 hours
- Average budget
from $25
- Admission
Free
- Current
26 °C, clear
- Best months
Oct – Apr
- Local language
Vietnamese, English
What you need to know
The temple is located on a picturesque hill in Lang Nung village (Dao Duc commune, Vi Xuyen district, Ha Giang province). Its facade faces east, offering views of the Lo River and rice paddies.
Key artifacts:
- 14th-century stone stele: a unique monument with early Nom script and inscriptions detailing the Tran dynasty's administrative system.
- 1707 bronze bell: decorated with images of dragons and lotuses, serving as a testament to the community's cohesion at that time.
The highlight of the temple's calendar is the annual Long Tong festival (on the 15th day of the first lunar month), accompanied by folk festivities and prayers for a good harvest.
Dry season with comfortable temperatures. Fewer tourists on weekdays.
On site
- Getting there
Bus or taxi from Ha Giang city
- Accommodation
Hotels in Ha Giang city
- Getting around
On foot
- Cash
Essential
- Connectivity
4G, Wi-Fi in hotels
- With kids
Fine for ages 6+