In 1991, the Luu Xa Temple, along with the Bao Quoc Pagoda (located nearby in Luu Xa village), was recognized as a National Historical Relic Site.
Having endured the vicissitudes of history, Luu Xa Temple still retains its ancient beauty with its curved roof, ancient tree, and village well.
Luu Xa Temple is located on the highest land in the village, designed with 13 compartments in the style of “tien nhat, hau dinh”. In front of the temple is a large well, the wall of which was built in 1995.
In addition to its ancient architectural form, Luu Xa Temple still preserves many intact artifacts of great cultural and historical value, including horizontal lacquered boards, parallel sentences, genealogical records, and 14 royal proclamations.
Especially, this temple not only attracts visitors by its historical value but also impresses with a “green treasure” within its premises. It is a over-200-year-old elm tree, recognized as a heritage tree by the Vietnam Association for Nature and Environment Protection in 2013.
The Heritage Elm Tree at Luu Xa Temple
The Well in Front of the Temple
Nguyen Hong Son, a visitor from Hanoi, was impressed by the peaceful scenery and the historical and cultural ambiance when he visited Luu Xa Temple after the Tet holiday in the year of the Snake.
“On my first visit, I felt the solemnity and sacredness of the temple. It is not only a place of worship but also an important part of the local people’s spiritual life, preserving unique traditional cultural values,” shared Hong Son.
According to this young man, the route to Luu Xa Temple is quite convenient, and visitors can travel by personal vehicles such as motorcycles or cars.
Since Luu Xa Temple is a place of worship, visitors should wear respectful and modest attire to show their reverence. Also, visitors must follow the temple’s rituals and regulations and maintain order and public hygiene.
Luu Xa Temple is not only a spiritual tourist destination but also a place of “healing” for those seeking tranquility and peace.
Hong Son suggested that visitors to Luu Xa Temple could also explore other spiritual sites in Thai Binh province, such as Am Vo Pagoda (in Phong Chau commune, Dong Hung district); Tran Temple (in Tam Duong village, Tien Duc commune, Hung Ha district); Tien La Temple (in Tien La village, Doan Hung commune, Hung Ha district); and Dong Bang Temple (in An Le commune, Quynh Phu district)…
Additionally, don’t forget to indulge in the local specialties, including Quynh Coi fish soup, “bun bung” (a traditional Vietnamese noodle soup), “goi nghech” (a traditional herb salad with snakehead fish), Thai Thuy jellyfish salad, and “banh gai Dai Dong” (a traditional cake made from glutinous rice and gay leaf).
