Bach Dang Giang Relic Site

Bach Dang Giang Relic Site is a large historical and cultural complex located at Trang Kenh in Minh Duc Ward, Thuy Nguyen District, Hai Phong, on the banks of the Bach Dang River. It commemorates three famous Bach Dang victories in 938, 981 and 1288. The site features temples, statues, a battlefield reenactment area with wooden stakes, landscaped gardens and riverside views, serving as a memorial to national heroes and a visitor destination.

Visitors can expect a spacious riverside complex with landscaped grounds, pathways, and several temple structures dedicated to historical figures associated with the Bach Dang battles. The site includes bronze statues, steles, an open-air display of wooden stakes used in the historic river battles, exhibition areas, and views over the Bach Dang River. Areas to explore include worship halls, memorial squares, gardens and riverside promenades suitable for sightseeing and photography.

The site commemorates three major battles on the Bach Dang River in 938 led by Ngo Quyen, in 981 led by Le Dai Hanh, and in 1288 led by Tran Hung Dao, where wooden stakes planted in the riverbed were used to defeat opposing naval forces. These victories are recognized as significant events in Vietnamese history and the site preserves their memory through temples, statues and battlefield displays.

The complex is a place of remembrance and worship dedicated to national heroes Ngo Quyen, Le Dai Hanh and Tran Hung Dao. It serves as a cultural and spiritual destination where visitors pay respects, learn about historical traditions, and participate in annual festivals and commemorative activities held at the temples.