Lam Kinh historical site

icon-locationQL47, Xuân Lam, Thọ Xuân, Thanh Hoá, Vietnam
Lam Kinh symbolizes the pride of a nation about a heroic historical period in defending and building the country.

Lam Kinh historical site is located in Tho Xuan district, Thanh Hoa province, about 48km from Thanh Hoa city, it will take you about 1 hour and 10 minutes to travel by car. The relic site not only has cultural and historical values but also has beautiful natural scenery that has attracted many domestic and foreign tourists to visit here. Especially on the occasion of the annual Lam Kinh festival taking place on August 20-21 of the lunar calendar, this is the time when tourists come here the most.

Lam Kinh was originally Lam Son land, the hometown of hero Le Loi, who had merits with the people to fight off the invading Minh invaders. After ascending the throne, the king built his capital in Thang Long (in Hanoi). In his hometown Lam Son, he built a citadel called Lam Kinh. This place is also known as Tay Kinh for the purpose of distinguishing it from Dong Kinh - Hanoi. Lam Kinh relic site was recognized as a national relic in 2013, spread over an area of 200 hectares, including many works such as Lam Kinh main hall, Thai Mieu, dragon yard, Bach bridge, system wall, Le Thai To's tomb, Vinh Lang stele…. The highlight here is the ancient banyan tree hundreds of years old, the size that a dozen people can hug. Opposite is an ancient well, known as the largest ancient well in Vietnam today. After nearly 6 centuries, with many historical changes, Lam Kinh no longer has intact works as before, but with remnants of remains, this is still a vivid evidence of a heroic historical period of Vietnam. ethnic. Lam Kinh is an ideal destination for tourists who love picnicking and learning history when coming to Thanh Hoa.


Ticket price: 10,000 VND / person

Open: 6:30-17:00