Cao Lam Pagoda (Dien Khanh Tu)

Spiritual significance: The pagoda is a place to worship the Buddha and Bodhisattvas according to the Mahayana (Northern School) tradition, aiming at liberation from suffering and promoting wisdom and goodness for local Buddhists.

Revolutionary imprints & Resistance:

• In the pre-uprising years, the Cao Lam Communal House - Shrine - Pagoda complex was where revolutionary forces opened fire to drive out the feudal administration, planted the national flag, established a provisional administrative committee, and appointed a provisional chairman.

• Period 1948–1950, Regiment 48 of Division 320 under Regiment Commander Phung The Tai, chose Cao Lam Village to station troops and command the resistance.

• In 1950, the relic was bombed and heavily strafed by French colonial aircraft, suffering severe losses and damage. Nevertheless, it continued to serve as a secret base to safely shelter and hide revolutionary cadres.