Chu Van An Temple

Chu Van An Temple is a historic Confucian temple dedicated to renowned Tran Dynasty teacher Chu Van An (1292-1370) on Phuong Hoang Mountain in Van An Ward, Chi Linh City, Hai Phong. Built to honor his contributions to education and Confucianism, the temple is part of the Con Son - Kiep Bac Special National Relic Complex. It features traditional Vietnamese architecture, forested mountain setting, and panoramic views, attracting visitors for cultural and commemorative purposes.

Visitors can expect a tranquil mountain temple complex reached via stone steps through pine forest on Phuong Hoang Mountain. The site includes a main worship hall with statues and altars dedicated to Chu Van An, traditional tiled roofs, courtyards, stele house, and forested surroundings with views over Chi Linh. The atmosphere is quiet and ceremonial, with incense offerings, interpretive displays about the educator's life, and walking paths connecting to nearby forest trails.

Dedicated to Chu Van An (1292-1370), a prominent Confucian teacher, scholar and mandarin of the Tran Dynasty who served as rector of Quoc Tu Giam (Imperial Academy) in Thang Long. After retiring from court, he returned to live, teach and is said to have been buried on Phuong Hoang Mountain in Chi Linh. The temple commemorates his contributions to Vietnamese education and Confucian thought and is part of the Con Son - Kiep Bac Special National Relic Complex recognized as a Special National Relic.

The temple is an important site for venerating teachers and Confucian education in Vietnam. It serves as a place of pilgrimage for students, teachers and scholars who pay respects before examinations and the new school year. Annual festivals, particularly the Chu Van An Festival in the first lunar month, feature traditional rituals, incense offerings and cultural activities honoring the value of learning and moral integrity.