Located on the edge of Bai Tu Long Bay in Cua Ong Ward, Cam Pha City, Cua Ong Temple worships Tran Quoc Tang, an outstanding general of the Tran dynasty and the third son of Tran Quoc Tuan who is the national hero general defending the nation against northern invaders.
The temple was built with different materials such as cast stone, Bat Trang bricks, mortar-mixed mortar, baked clay bricks, terracotta roof tiles, etc. The inside part of the temple is made of durable, and beautiful woods such as nail-woods, ironwood, mahogany ... The frame is depicted by bas-reliefs, paintings, couplets ... and red lacquer trimmed with gold.
The temple overlooks Bai Tu Long bay, a "forest" of various islands and islets with amazing shapes and colors on the blue background of the sea.
The temple consists of three main areas including the Lower Temple that worships the Mother, Middle Temple and Upper Temple. There are 34 intricately carved statues in the temple.
Every year, visitors from all over the country come to Cua Ong Temple. They show their respect to the Tran Gods. They not only admire talents and brave of the heroes, but also express their willingness to work well to deserve their former fathers.
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Cua Ong Temple has a unique and mysterious architecture, converging enough feng shui elements: the dragon on the left, white tiger on the right.
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| The main entrance to the temple was built in the traditional 4-pillar structure |
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Stone steps to the Middle Temple on both sides are carved with majestic Tran dragon statues.
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| The main entrance to Thuong Temple is the place to worship Hung Nhuong Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tang and the Trieu Tran community. |
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Behind the Upper Temple is the tomb of Hung Nhuong Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tang.
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| A corner of worshiping of the Upper Temple shows that the temple is made of solid and precious wood and depicted with reliefs, statues, couplets, etc. |
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The temple still retains the ancient architectural features after having been restored.
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| The bell tower in the temple often sounded the bell, echoing into the green forest, creating a melodious, humming and echoing sound ... like a special concert. |
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The temple overlooks Bai Tu Long Bay - a rocky island forest floating on the green water carpet as a beautiful charming painting.
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| The Temple House where Mother is worshipped is located under the shadow of an ancient banyan treemakes the temple more sacred and mysterious. |
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| Monument of Hung Nhuong Vuong - Tran Quoc Tang stands tall on a hill next to the Temple, |
Translated by Hue Linh
