Beautiful ancient temples are scattered all around Vietnam and its capital of Hanoi is home to quite a few. They’re all unique in their own right and have something magnificent to offer to visitors from all around the world—and that certainly happens to be the case with these three.
The Temple of Literature
One of Hanoi’s top tourist attractions, this Confucian temple has been around since the 11th century. It’s home to five landscaped courtyards with numerous altars and shrines on its premises. It also serves as the home of the Imperial Academy, the first national academy in Vietnam.
One Pillar Pagoda
This historic Buddhist temple isn’t as large and imposing as some others in Hanoi, but that doesn’t make it any less amazing. As its name suggests, the building was laid on one pillar and it was designed to resemble a lotus blossom since these flowers grow in its tiny pond.
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Tran Quoc Pagoda was built on a tiny island near Hanoi’s West Lake and it’s the oldest temple in the entire city. It has been around since the 6th century and it will win you over with its rich history and architectural beauty.