Do Temple

About this location

Do Temple - A historical space of the Ly Dynasty and Kinh Bac architecture. Do Temple, also known as Co Phap Dien or the Temple of the Eight Ly Emperors, is located in Tu Son Ward, Bac Ninh Province. It is a historical and cultural site associated with the Ly Dynasty's ancestral temple and serves as a place of worship for the eight kings of the Ly Dynasty. Established in the 11th century and designated as a Special National Monument in 2014, Do Temple holds outstanding value regarding the history of the Ly Dynasty and Kinh Bac culture. The complex includes various architectural structures such as the Square Pavilion (Phuong dinh), Front Ceremonial Hall (Tien te), Rear Sanctuary (Hau cung), Literary Pavilion (Van chi), Martial Pavilion (Vo chi), the Jade Well (gieng Ngoc), and a memorial house. It also features courtyards, worship spaces, and a semi-circular lake covering approximately 9,500 m², with a Water Pavilion (Thuy dinh) in the center. This traditional architectural system creates multi-layered spaces for filming historical, spiritual, and Vietnamese cultural scenes. Do Temple is suitable for historical dramas, cultural films, documentaries, and works focusing on heritage, beliefs, and Vietnamese traditions. The location can serve as a historical backdrop, a ceremonial space, a setting for recreating traditional culture, and a site for documenting heritage, especially during festival activities. Information compiled from various sources by PTIT. Photo sources: Sai Gon an gi, Lao Dong Newspaper, VinWonders, Bizweb.

Location rules

• Do not alter or damage the architecture, artifacts, landscape, or original elements of the monument.
• Do not install equipment, construct sets, or use effects that may pose a risk to the monument without prior authorization.
• Respect worship activities and rituals; do not obstruct visitors or worshippers.
• Comply with areas where audio recording, filming, and photography are prohibited according to the regulations of the monument and Bac Ninh Province.
• Do not litter; maintain general cleanliness.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• Risk of slipping/falling into water
• High crowd density