Monuments of King Ba temple and ancient breech trees, stainless steel flagpole in Hung Yen.

Border guard - Located next to the poetic Bach Dang river, the historical relics of the King Ba temple and the reed tree are places of interest and learn by visitors in the special national historical monument complex of Bach Dang Quang Yen commune, Quang Ninh province). Because, the relics of King Ba temple attached to a woman helped the talented General Tran Hung Dao to defeat the invaders of Nguyen - Mong, bringing independence to the country. Not only that, the temple of King Ba temple also has a banyan tree more than 700 years old is still a big question mark for many historical researchers to explore and explore.

King Ba Temple is located right next to Tran Hung Dao temple, is a relic that many visitors visit and experience. After worshiping is complete, visitors will visit the old ferry terminal in front of the temple. Nature, the scenery here is warm and has a historical color. According to the stele inscribed in front of the tomb of King Ba temple, this place used to be a forest wharf, next to the reed tree on the wharf was a water saleswoman who served guests across the river.

At the beginning of the Year of the Rat in 1288, Hung Dao Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan came to this boat to study the terrain, prepare a battle to destroy the navy invading the Yuan - Mongolia. Here, Hung Dao Vuong was meticulously sold by the water saleswoman, accurate water calendar and river terrain, helping to set up the battlefield and choose the time to fight. With the great victory of Bach Dang battle, Hung Dao Vuong returned to the ferry to look for her to thank, but did not see, only saw the huge amount of termite extrusion where she sat. Appreciating her patriotism, Hung Dao Vuong asked Tran King to make her a "King" and established a temple at the place where she sold the tree. In the old days, King Ba temple was very small in scale. After this, was rebuilt spacious and more beautiful.

Mr. Ngo Dinh Dung, Deputy Head of Culture and Information Department of Quang Yen Town, said: “The King Ba temple was restored and rebuilt in 2001. The temple faces to the West, including the pavilion and the harem. Outside, in front of the pavilion, there is a stone altar with the dragon mouth touching the word "longevity". On the altar is a large stone incense burner carved with betel nut and moon, the two sides engraved with a wave-shaped pattern, next to a large copper incense stick. Bai Bai has an area of ​​about 80m2, simple decoration of the top corner and the top of the pliers to hold the roof, the house consists of three compartments and two wings Two-winged windows with flowered holes, three nave spaces with upper and lower windows. In the middle of the street, there is a statue of the Holy Mother of the Three Gods, placing a large community incense. Gian must worship Chầu Cô including three statues. The harem of the temple has an area of ​​about 30m2, in the harem there is a stone altar 119cm high, 231cm long, 110cm wide. On the altar is to worship King Ba. "

Mrs. Nguyen Thi Net, who is in charge of King Ba temple, said: “Her temple is a place visited by many people. Especially in the 3rd lunar month, associated with the custom of worshiping in Vietnam. So far, no specific documents have been specified, specifically the old lady selling water at the old boat station, helping Hung Dao Vuong to eradicate the Nguyen - Mong enemies, his name, age and house? But in the minds of every visitor, she considered the country saleswoman as a god, transformed into a gentle old lady, selling water on the wharf, helping the people and soldiers fight the enemy. After her death, she was appointed "King of Her Majesty" by King Tran and approved to worship.

In 1995, General Vo Nguyen Giap visited the historical site of Bach Dang, then went to King Ba Temple. The General said: “The initiative of an ordinary citizen can also make a great career. Hung Dao Dai Vuong made great efforts on the people's initiative to make a great cause for the nation ". The words of the General have deepened the will and solidarity of all Vietnamese people in the struggle to defend the Fatherland.

Visiting the Temple of King Ba, visitors were surprised by the scene of ancient tree, dating back over 700 years. Experiencing many ups and downs of the times, the tree still exists. Also according to Mrs. Net, the stick tree is about 25m high, the flowers are white with fruits but the fruit cannot be eaten. At a time when the tree was rotting in the middle, some scientists came to study and protect this stick. It can be said that the banyan tree where she sold water in the past helped Hung Dao King to fight the enemy won not only the meaning of the history of the nation, but also the biology and tourism.

A tourist from Quang Yen ward shared: “I have been to the King Ba temple many times. Every time I visit the shrine, visit the temple scene and visit the ancient ferry, I have a different feeling.

Tourists in many places also like to come here to worship ”. King Ba is a typical image of the people in the Bach Dang river area who joined with the King and the Tran dynasty to make the victory of Bach Dang on March 8, Mau Ty year (1288), and a symbol of solidarity. united people and army in the struggle against the Nguyen - Mong invaders. King Ba is a testament to Tran Hung Dao's military ideology about taking people as the root and a posture of national defense in the cause of fighting against foreign invaders and defending the country.
Currently, King Ba temple is located in a special national monument complex. In recent years, many foreign delegations have visited. If you want visitors will enjoy the art performers "Three prices of copper" in the temple. Hopefully, in the future, King Ba Temple will be one of the historic sites creating a highlight for tourism in Quang Yen and Quang Ninh in the coming years.