DAI THANH HALL

The fourth spatial layer is the Khu Dien Dai Thanh. At its center lies the Dai Bai courtyard, flanked by two rows of buildings running along the eastern and western sides. The structure at the front is the Bai Duong, where ceremonies venerating Confucius were once held. Behind the Bai Duong stands the Dien Dai Thanh.

The Bai Duong features stone steps and a brick-paved floor, and is divided into nine bays supported by ironwood columns. Its roof is covered with curved-tip tiles, and the ridge is decorated with the motif of "luong long chau nhat nguyet" (two dragons facing the sun and moon). On both sides of the gable bays, the front and rear facades are fitted with wooden lattice windows, beneath which are Early Le dynasty wooden relief panels carved with cloud-and-sword dragon motifs.

The Dien Dai Thanh runs parallel to the Bai Duong, connected to it by a small pavilion. The Dien Dai Thanh consists of nine bays, with solid walls enclosing three sides. The seven central bays are fitted with solid paneled doors, while the two gable bays feature fixed lattice windows, reflecting the architectural style of the Later Le dynasty. All columns and roof-supporting elements are lacquered in red and gilded with gold. The roof is tiled with curved-tip tiles, and the ridge is likewise adorned with a pair of dragons flanking the sun and moon.

The Dien Dai Thanh serves as a place of worship for Confucius, the Tu Phoi, and the Thap Triet. In the central bay stands a statue of Confucius facing south, with a shrine cabinet behind it bearing a memorial tablet.