Con Son-Kiep Bac Autumn Festival

Lễ hội Côn Sơn - Kiếp Bạc

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Religious & SpiritualChi Linh
DatesDates TBA · Usually AugustCheck locally before booking
DurationAnnualEstimate from available data
Crowd-Public scale varies
Best forCeremony, pilgrimageThe autumn session draws on one of Vietnam's
LanguageLocal language; English access variesCurrency: VND
CategoryReligious & SpiritualFestival type
The story

Con Son-Kiep Bac Autumn Festival in Chi Linh

The Con Son-Kiep Bac Autumn Festival is the larger of two annual festival sessions held at the linked Con Son and Kiep Bac temple complex in Chi Linh, Hai Duong province. Centered on Kiep Bac temple, it marks the death anniversary of thirteenth-century general Tran Hung Dao around the twentieth day of the eighth lunar month.

Chi Linh's Con Son-Kiep Bac complex holds two temple sites whose separate identities converge into a single, twice-yearly festival calendar.
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What is special

The part that makes it specific.

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The place changes

The autumn session draws on one of Vietnam's most quoted folk sayings about its ritual calendar, thang Tam gio Cha, thang Ba gio Me, the eighth month for the Father's rites, the third month for the Mother's, with Tran Hung Dao venerated here as the Father figure

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The mystery stays covered

Because Tran Hung Dao is remembered specifically as the general who repelled Mongol invasions in the thirteenth century, the festival's processions and ceremonies carry a martial, commemorative character distinct from the more contemplative spring session tied to Con Son's Buddhist and literary associations with Nguyen Trai

Traditions & symbols

The language of the festival.

What moves first

Living ritual

Centers on the folk cult of Tran Hung Dao

Water and renewal

Living ritual

the Tran-dynasty general credited with defeating Mongol invasions in 1285 and 1288

The sacred route

Living ritual

whose memory is honored nationwide but with particular intensity at Kiep Bac

The local code

Living ritual

believed to be near his base of operations

Tradition 5

Living ritual

paired historically with Con Son's associations with the fifteenth-century scholar-statesman Nguyen Trai and the Truc Lam Zen Buddhist tradition founded by Emperor Tran Nhan Tong

Before you go

Essential information

When to go

Dates TBA · Usually August

Getting around

Move patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.

What to wear

Modest clothing appropriate for temple visits; comfortable shoes for walking between the Con Son and Kiep Bac sites and along the riverbank.

Safety

Watch local behavior before photographing, filming, or entering sacred spaces.

Where to stay

Stay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

Tickets/cost

Public ritual moments are often free, but donations, transport, or temple access may vary.

Language/currency

VND

Family friendly

unknown

Interactive map21.07 N, 106.32 EOpen in Google Maps

Chi Linh, Hai Duong, Vietnam

Nearest airportHPH — Cat Bi
TransportMove patiently around ceremony routes and leave space for worshippers and participants.
Stay areaStay near the part of the city you will actually use, with a simple return route after the main event.

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How to get thereRoutes, times and prices to Chi Linh via local transport.Search routesFind a place to stayStays near Chi Linh, close enough for the event-day route.Browse staysFind flightsCompare fares into the nearest practical airport for August.Compare faresFestival gearModest clothing appropriate for temple visits; comfortable shoes for walking between the Con Son and Kiep Bac sites and along the riverbank.Shop the kitCheck visa requirementsSee whether you need a visa for Vietnam and apply online.Check entry rulesTravel insuranceCover for trip hiccups, gear and health on the road.Get covered

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FAQ

Quick answers.

When is Con Son-Kiep Bac Autumn Festival?

Con Son-Kiep Bac Autumn Festival is listed for August. Always re-check the official or local source close to travel.

Where does Con Son-Kiep Bac Autumn Festival take place?

The festival is listed in Chi Linh, Vietnam. The map coordinate is a planning reference, not a guarantee of a ticket gate or exact venue.

How long should I plan for?

Annual is the listed festival span. Add time for arrival, local transport, queues, and any route changes during the event.

Is a source linked?

Needs editorial review. Eventisimus separates source confidence from travel suggestions, so check final details before booking.

Where exactly is it?

Chi Linh, Hai Duong, Vietnam

Is it family friendly?

unknown

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About this guide

This guide is independently written by Eventisimus using publicly available information, official event and organiser sources where available, local tourism references, and additional editorial research. Eventisimus is not the official organiser of this festival and is not affiliated with it unless explicitly stated.

Festival dates, schedules, ticket conditions, access rules, and local arrangements can change. We aim to present useful and accurate information, but travelers should confirm important details with the official event source before booking transport, accommodation, or tickets.

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