Located in Bao Ha commune, bordering Yen Bai province, Bao Ha temple was built at the end of the Le Dynasty, under the reign of Canh Hung, worshiping the famous general Hoang Bay of the Nguyen family, who contributed to protecting and building the Fatherland at the gateway to Lao Cai canal.
Bao Ha Temple has a steep back to the mountain, facing the Red River and this place also has a harmonious combination of natural landscapes according to the feng shui theory.
Every year, Bao Ha Temple welcomes millions of visitors from near and far to visit, go to festivals and pray for fortune for the new year.
In mid-January, at Bao Ha Temple, according to the reporter of Lao Dong Newspaper, this sacred temple is welcoming thousands of visitors to worship every day.
At the time of recording, people and tourists were bustling in and out, making the atmosphere at Bao Ha Temple very vibrant and bustling.
Traveling more than 500km from Vinh city (Nghe An) to go to the festival, Ms. Hoang Thi Vui shared: "Taking advantage of the January festival, my family and I went to Mr. Hoang Bay Temple to go to the festival. Everyone hopes for a new year full of health, luck and fortune. Because it welcomes many visitors, the atmosphere these days at the temple is very crowded".
Mr. Nguyen Van Toan - a tourist to Yen Bai - said: "I just went to a festival at Co Tan An Temple on the other side, so I conveniently stopped by to offer incense at Mr. Hoang Bay Temple. Although this is not the main festival, many tourists come to the temple to go to the early spring festival.
According to local people, Bao Ha Temple is a sacred place to worship Mr. Hoang Bay, so many people come here in early spring to pray for fame and fortune.
"In recent days, many people and tourists from all over have come to offer offer offerings at Bao Ha Temple because at the beginning of the year, everyone hopes that the work will be smooth and smooth in the new year," said Ms. Cao Thi Hai Yen - a motorbike taxi driver at Bao Ha Temple.
On the occasion of the full moon of January, the festival of Co Tan An Temple opposite Bao Ha Temple taking place from February 12 to 14, 2025 (ie from January 15 to 17) also attracts visitors to worship.
Many tourists after going to Co Temple will also visit Bao Ha Temple to offer incense.
According to the Chairman of the People's Committee of Tan An Commune (Van Ban) Cam Tien Dong, along with Bao Ha Temple and Co Tan An Temple, Tran Bao Ha is a relic associated with the tradition of fighting to protect the border, a testament, a folk treasure of the spirit of great national unity.
This is the pride of Lao Cai province. The next generation is responsible for preserving and promoting the value of the relics. The annual festival is a condition to review the tradition, so that everyone can explore the values of the relic.
Bao Ha Temple has many festivals, of which the main holidays are: Lunar New Year (Full Moon of January), weekly painting festival (May 25 of the lunar calendar), festival of the death anniversary of Mr. Hoang Bay (July 17 of the lunar calendar), and the Lunar New Year (Lunar New Year).
