Tran Bien Temple of Literature is located near Buu Long Cultural Park, about three kilometers from the center of Bien Hoa City, the temple is emerging as a peaceful and silent space, with curved domes and majestic rooms under the shade of green trees standing in harmony with the surroundings.
Tran Bien Temple of Literature, built in 1715 under King Nguyen Phuc Chu, was the first temple of its kind in the South. The temple is a place to honor Confucius. It also serves as an educational center. Tourists will learn a great deal about the history of Vietnam through the stories of the national heroes and icons.
Architecturally inspired by the Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature in Hanoi), the Tran Bien Temple of Literature was rebuilt twice in the Nguyen Dynasty and then destroyed by the French in 1861. It was restored in 1998 and the first phase was inaugurated during the Tet holidays in 2002. The second phase is under construction.
Tourists can also discover more about Vietnamese history in the tranquil setting of Tinh Quang Lake, as well as at Khue Van Cac, Dai Thanh Mon and especially the stele house of Confucius.
In the center is the altar of the Ho Chi Minh President. Besides, Eighteen kilograms of soil and eighteen kilograms of water from Hung Temple symbolizing the eighteen Hung kings and the origin of Vietnam are displayed in the temple.
The temple also honors southern cultural icons such as Chu Van An, Nguyen Binh Khiem, Le Quy Don, Nguyen Dinh Chieu and Le Quang Dinh.
Enjoying fresh air and finding comfort after a long day of work is one of the special features in Tran Bien Temple that attracts many local people. They can go for a walk, sit under the shade of green trees to find themselves.
If you are an introvert people, like peace and gentle, Tran Bien Temple of Literature will be the best choice for you!
