Exploring the Hung Kings Memorial Site in HCM City
VOV.VN - Covering a large area of 400 hectares, the Hung Kings Memorial Site in HCM City features a blend of traditional architecture fused with a modern style.
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| Located about 30km away from the centre of the city, the Hung Kings Memorial Site was built to commemorate the Hung Kings. The site is located atop a hill that is part of the National Historical and Cultural Park in Long Binh district of Ho Chi Minh City |
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| The memorial site was completed back in 2009. The site features four main parts including a square, a bamboo path, a temple, and a courtyard. |
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| Between the square and the temple lies a bamboo path that is 10 metres wide and 360 metre long. A stone stele house was built along the path. The building commemorates the actions, contributions, and sacrifices of ancestors in the nation’s struggle. |
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One notable part of the site is the row of bamboo trees which is reminiscent of life in Vietnamese villages. The path has a total of 107 stairs. |
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| The final stop in the site is the large temple, built in commemoration to the Hung Kings |
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| There are three small courtyards within the memorial that are used for festivals and ritual ceremonies |
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| The main altar of the temple is used to worship the Hung Kings and other ancestors. |
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| 33 rocks on display in the lobby of the temple features images proclaiming Vietnam’s sovereignty over Truong Sa archipelago (Spratly) and images and patterns about the Hung Kings dynasty. |
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| An image of the courtyard on the site. Its primary function is the host festivals |
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| The top floor of the building displays 54 rock pillars, featuring all of the country’s ethnic groups |
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| A bronze drum dates which dates back 2, 000 to 2, 500 years |
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