The ground-breaking ceremony was attended by General Secretary To Lam along with senior leaders from both the central government and the capital.
In 938, Ngo Quyen defeated the Southern Han invaders at the historic Battle of Bach Dang River.
The following year, he declared himself king and established an independent Vietnamese state, choosing present-day Co Loa as its capital.
This pivotal victory ended over a thousand years of Chinese rule and ushered in a new era of national independence.
The temple, which spans more than 6,100 square metres and has an investment of 298 billion VND (approximately 11.4 million USD), is expected to become a site for historical education and the promotion of cultural heritage tourism.
Speaking at the ceremony, Dong Anh District Chairman Nguyen Anh Dung emphasised the importance of completing the project on time, with a focus on quality construction and labour safety.
The temple is slated for completion by the second quarter of 2026.
