At the historic site of Lam Kinh in Thanh Hoa Province, 18 ancient trees have been recognized as heritage trees of Viet Nam. Many of the trees are from 300 to 600 years old.
Spread over an area of over 140 hectares, Lam Kinh relic site has precious trees, many of which are 600 years old. These trees contribute to the sacred beauty of the relic.
Lam Kinh, about 50 kilometres west of the Thanh Hoa City, is famed as the homeland of national hero Le Loi, who led the Lam Son uprising to fight against the Chinese Ming invaders in the 15th century.
He was crowned the first king of the late Le Dynasty (1427-1789) with the title of Le Thai To in 1428.