Location: Bac Ma Pagoda belongs to Bac Ma Hamlet of Binh Duong Village, in the Dong Trieu District, Quang Ninh Province. Characteristics: It was built in the 15th century to grandiose proportions and passed through restoration periods in 1608, 1739, 1768 and 1835.
In 1926, it was rebuilt to an even greater scale, attracting many adepts and disciples of Buddhism. It also served as the headquarters for the Fourth Base" of North Vietnam during the revolution against French colonialists.
It was entirely destroyed during the war, but the site is still a place of solemn commemoration organized by the Dong Trieu authorities on June 8 every year.
