The relic site of Dong Ky Communal House in Dong Nguyen ward, Bac Ninh province, still retains many of its antique and elegant features. (Photo: VNA)
The relic site of Dong Ky Communal House in Dong Nguyen ward, Bac Ninh province, still retains many of its antique and elegant features. (Photo: VNA)
In front of the communal house lies a large stone-embanked lake, with two curved green stone bridges, creating a poetic charm and an airy landscape for the site. (Photo: VNA)
In front of the communal house lies a large stone-embanked lake, with two curved green stone bridges, creating a poetic charm and an airy landscape for the site. (Photo: VNA)
The Dong Ky Communal House gate (Triple Gate – Tam Mon) is built on a grand and imposing scale, bearing the distinctive characteristics of traditional village communal house gates in the Red River Delta, including a central main gate and two side gates. (Photo: VNA)
The Dong Ky Communal House gate (Triple Gate – Tam Mon) is built on a grand and imposing scale, bearing the distinctive characteristics of traditional village communal house gates in the Red River Delta, including a central main gate and two side gates. (Photo: VNA)
The communal house still preserves finely carved stone sacred animals. (Photo: VNA)
The communal house still preserves finely carved stone sacred animals. (Photo: VNA)
The pagoda, featuring many ancient architectural elements, is planned to become a tourist destination. (Photo: VNA)
The pagoda, featuring many ancient architectural elements, is planned to become a tourist destination. (Photo: VNA)
The communal house grounds also retain many ancient trees that are hundreds of years old, some of which have been recognised as “Heritage Trees.” (Photo: VNA)
The communal house grounds also retain many ancient trees that are hundreds of years old, some of which have been recognised as “Heritage Trees.” (Photo: VNA)
Covering an area of more than 23,000 square metres, Dong Ky Communal House still preserves several key structures, including the Triple Gate (Tam Mon), the Dai Bai Hall (Ceremonial Hall), the Rear Sanctuary, and auxiliary works. (Photo: VNA)
Covering an area of more than 23,000 square metres, Dong Ky Communal House still preserves several key structures, including the Triple Gate (Tam Mon), the Dai Bai Hall (Ceremonial Hall), the Rear Sanctuary, and auxiliary works. (Photo: VNA)
The carved lion and dragon heads at Dong Ky Communal House are intricately sculpted in high relief. (Photo: VNA)
The carved lion and dragon heads at Dong Ky Communal House are intricately sculpted in high relief. (Photo: VNA)
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Bac Ninh: Dong Ky Communal House recognised as national historical, cultural relic site

Built during the Ly dynasty (1009‐1225), and having endured the passage of time, wars, and multiple restorations, Dong Ky Communal House in Dong Nguyen ward, in the northern province of Bac Ninh, has preserved its ancient architectural features to this day.