Ninh Binh

Hoa Lu Ancient Capital Must-see

Trang An - Hoa Lu Ancient Capital ~1.5 hAfternoon

Vietnam's capital in the tenth century. Little remains of the citadel, but two temples to the founding emperors still stand among the karsts.

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Inside Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

Temple of Dinh Tien Hoang

Trang An - Hoa Lu Ancient Capital ~0.5 hAfternoon

Temple to the emperor who unified the country in 968, with fine stone and woodcarving around the courtyards.

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Temple of Le Dai Hanh

Trang An - Hoa Lu Ancient Capital ~0.5 hAfternoon

Temple to his successor, a few hundred metres away and usually much quieter.

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