Hung King Temple - A historic landmark famous in Can Tho

You may know that along the long stretch of S-shaped land, there are over 1,400 sites dedicated to worshiping the Hung Kings, located in provinces/cities such as Phu Tho, Ho Chi Minh City, Lam Dong, Ba Ria - Vung Tau, Dong Nai… Let’s join Vietjet to visit the Hung King Temple in Can Tho to better understand the unique religious features of the people here!

1. Where is the Hung King Temple in Can Tho?

The Hung Temple in Can Tho is located on Vo Van Kiet Street, Area 7, Binh Thuy Ward, Binh Thuy District, Can Tho City. The temple is quite close to Can Tho International Airport, making it very convenient for visitors.

Not only does it hold beautiful religious value and preserves the glorious history of the nation, the Hung King Temple in Can Tho also features unique architectural art, making it a spiritual tourist destination chosen by many visitors when coming to Can Tho or the Western River Region.

The Hung King Temple in Can Tho is located on Vo Van Kiet Street, near Can Tho International Airport.

Visiting Hours:

From Tuesday to Sunday
Morning: 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM
Afternoon: 1:30 PM to 5:00 PM
On Mondays, the main temple is closed for the specialized agency to carry out the preservation of documents and artifacts.

Entrance Fee: Completely free.

2. Overview of the Hung King Temple in Can Tho

2.1 Significance

At the inauguration ceremony of the Hung King Temple in Can Tho on April 6, 2022, Former State President Nguyen Xuan Phuc stated that the Hung King Temple in the southern region is a sacred connection point with the Hung Temple in the North, symbolizing the bloodline of the North and South as one family. It is a central highlight of the region, spreading the connection of historical sites and scenic spots, serving tourists for sightseeing and memorial worship.

This construction is significant not only for the people of Can Tho but also for people in the Western provinces, allowing them to come here to remember the Hung Kings without having to travel all the way to the ancestral land of Phu Tho.

2.2 Area

The Hung King Temple in Can Tho covers a large area with many components such as the main worship hall, administration house, service house, stele house, boat, grass lawns, and reservoir… The total area of the Hung King Temple in Can Tho is up to 39,000m², including 14 temples built to worship the Hung Kings who founded and defended the country. It is a gathering place for the people of the South during the Hung Kings’ death anniversary.

The Hung King National Temple is built with a budget of up to 130 billion VND, mobilized by the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of Can Tho.

3. How to Get to Hung King Temple in Can Tho

To visit the Hung King Temple in Can Tho, travelers need to reach the city center of Can Tho by various means of transportation such as plane, bus, or motorbike, depending on individual needs.

Plane: If traveling from Hanoi or Saigon, visitors can choose to fly to Can Tho Airport. From Can Tho Airport to Hung King Temple, it is only 3.2 km. Visitors can conveniently travel by taxi or motorbike taxi, which is the fastest and most comfortable way to reach the temple.

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Bus: If you are coming from neighboring provinces, you can take a bus to Can Tho Bus Station and then travel 8.5 km to Hung King Temple by taxi or motorbike taxi.
Motorbike: From Can Tho city center to Hung King Temple via Vo Van Kiet Road, the distance is 5.4 km, and the travel time is about 11 minutes. If you enjoy exploring and want to control your schedule, traveling by motorbike is an ideal choice.

4. Features of Hung King Temple in Can Tho

Hung King Temple in Can Tho shares similarities with other Hung King temples across the country, but it also has unique features found only here.

4.1 Unique Architecture with Historical Significance

Since its inauguration and the arrival of its first visitors, Hung King Temple in Can Tho has made a strong impression with its unique architecture, reflecting the majesty of the illustrious Hung King era. The overall architecture of the temple is stylized from the map of Vietnam, with two lakes inside symbolizing the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos, along with the main path leading from Dang Van Day Street to the main temple.

The main temple, inspired by the iconic Ngoc Lu bronze drum, is surrounded by 18 sculpted arches representing the 18 Hung Kings in history. These arches are built on 54 equal sections of a circle, symbolizing the 54 ethnic groups living together in Vietnam.

The main temple has a height of 19.5 meters (symbolizing the birth date of President Ho Chi Minh - May 19, 1890) and covers an area of nearly 1,300 square meters. It has a round shape built on a square base, symbolizing Heaven and Earth, as well as the legend of Banh Chung (square cake) and Banh Day (round cake).

The main worship hall, covering 400 square meters, is dedicated to the national ancestor Hung Kings, the forefather Lac Long Quan, the foremother Au Co, Lac marquises, and Lac generals. Surrounding the worship hall are ceremonial drums, bronze bells, and ancient bronze drums brought from Phu Tho to be enshrined in the main worship hall of Hung King Temple in Can Tho. The main hall on the second floor is decorated with patterns and reliefs based on historical and legendary materials.

The main gate's design is inspired by the boat-shaped roof patterns on the Dong Son bronze drums, adorned with Thanh Hoa green stones. It features a main entrance and two side entrances, with the prominent inscription "HUNG KING TEMPLE."

The main temple structure is located in the center of a circular reservoir with a diameter of 90 meters, covering over 6,500 square meters. The reservoir reflects the characteristics of the Western River Region with water coconut trees and symbolizes the East Sea - the maritime sovereignty of Vietnam.

4.2 Important Spiritual Ceremonies

Like any other serene spiritual site, Hung King Temple in Can Tho hosts many significant activities such as the Hung Kings' death anniversary and incense offering ceremonies to commemorate the Hung Kings' contributions to the founding and defending of the country.

The main ceremonies include transporting sacred items from Phu Tho to Can Tho, conducting the enshrinement ceremony, and inviting experts from Phu Tho to perform military parades and offering ceremonies, culminating in the worship rituals on the altar.

The most notable ceremony is the sacred procession to Hung King Temple in Can Tho, which took place on April 7, 2021. Sacred items worshiped at Hung King Temple were transported from Phu Tho to Can Tho city, including 18 liters of water, 18 kg of soil, incense sticks, and various worship items from Hung King Temple in Phu Tho such as bronze drums, leather drums, and gongs. The sacred procession ceremony was solemnly organized with the participation of many provincial leaders and citizens, reflecting deep respect and gratitude for history and the origins.

The procession is one of the important ceremonies of the Hung King Temple festival in Can Tho.

5. Notes When Visiting Hung King Temple in Can Tho City

To have a complete and memorable visit, visitors should keep the following in mind when visiting Hung King Temple in Can Tho:

Visitors to Hung King Temple in Can Tho City should ensure their attire is modest and respectful.
Park your vehicle in the designated areas and follow the rules and guidance of the staff on duty at the temple.
Do not bring weapons, flammable or explosive substances, toxic materials, bulky items, or other prohibited items into Hung King Temple.
Smoking is not allowed in the worship area and the artifact display area at Hung King Temple.
Visitors who require guided tours, research, or study should contact the staff on duty.
The time for research, study, visiting, activities, and entertainment in Hung King Temple must adhere to the prescribed hours. Any organization or individual violating the rules or engaging in destructive behavior at Hung King Temple will be dealt with according to the current legal regulations.

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