The unique value of Cua Ong temple
Having been among the most renowned spiritual relic sites in Quang Ninh province, Cam Pha city’s Cua Ong temple was one of the well-known sacred historical and cultural relics of the North East. The relic site attracts numerous visitors and pilgrims thanks to its unique values of history, culture and spirituality.
The temple is dedicated to Tran Quoc Tang, an outstanding general of the Tran dynasty and the third son of Tran Quoc Tuan along with the general’s aids. There are 34 intricately carved statues in the temple.
Its architecture is unique and comprises of Lower, Middle, and Upper Temples. Along the way from the Lower temple to the Upper temple, visitors can admire the beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay dotted with its numerous large and small islands.
Cua Ong Temple not only brings great historical value, but also has the unique value of national art and culture. The 180,000-square meter temple is arranged on the hills which are intertwined and harmonious under the ancient trees, creating a calm, majestic, beautiful and solemn scene.
The festival of Cua Ong temple received the national intangible cultural heritage status in 2016. It is held every even year and lasts for three days from the 2nd to 4th of the second lunar month with a number of ritual and festive activities.
Cua Ong - Coc Tien Temple was recognized as a special national historical relic in 2017. This relic site attracts tens of thousands of people across the country.
According to the management board, the temple has welcomed more than 231,500 visitors in the past 8 months.
