Con Son - Kiep Bac Relic Complex

The Con Son - Kiep Bac Relic Complex is a Special National Relic spanning forested hills and river valleys in Chi Linh City, Hai Phong, northern Vietnam. It comprises two main clusters: Con Son Pagoda and Nguyen Trai Temple on Con Son Mountain, and Kiep Bac Temple dedicated to Tran Hung Dao. Notable for its association with national heroes Tran Hung Dao and Nguyen Trai, Tran and Le dynasty history, Buddhist architecture, and major spring and autumn festivals.

Visitors can explore two main areas about 5 km apart: the Con Son area with Con Son Pagoda (Chua Hun), Nguyen Trai Temple, Tran Nguyen Dan Temple, pine forests, streams and mountain paths, and the Kiep Bac area with Kiep Bac Temple dedicated to Tran Hung Dao on the Luc Dau River. Expect traditional Vietnamese temple architecture, courtyards, statues, steles, forested hills, lakes, and festival grounds. Areas are walkable with stone steps, paved paths and forested trails. Pilgrimage, sightseeing, photography and seasonal festivals are central to the visit.