Xuong Giang Victory Relic

Xuong Giang Victory Relic is a National Special Relic in Xuong Giang Ward, Bac Giang City, Bac Ninh Province. It commemorates the decisive 1427 Battle of Xuong Giang where Lam Son insurgent forces led by Le Loi defeated Ming reinforcements. The complex includes Xuong Giang Temple, a victory monument, exhibition house and the remains of the ancient Xuong Giang Citadel on the Thuong River.

Visitors can explore an open historical park centered on Xuong Giang Temple dedicated to Le Loi and generals Le Sat and Tran Nguyen Han, a large victory monument and stele, an exhibition house displaying artifacts, maps and documents about the 1427 battle, and landscaped grounds with courtyards and gardens along the Thuong River. The site is quiet, well-maintained and suitable for sightseeing and learning about Vietnamese history.

The site marks the Battle of Xuong Giang in October 1427, the decisive victory of the Lam Son uprising led by Le Loi against Ming dynasty reinforcements. Generals Le Sat and Tran Nguyen Han commanded Vietnamese forces that annihilated Ming troops, leading to the Ming withdrawal and the establishment of the Later Le dynasty in 1428. The ancient Xuong Giang Citadel was a key Ming stronghold during the battle.

Recognized as a National Special Relic, the site is a symbol of Vietnamese patriotism and independence. It hosts the annual Xuong Giang Victory Festival on the 15th-16th days of the first lunar month with incense offerings, processions and cultural activities honoring Le Loi and national heroes.