｜Vietnam｜Ngoc Son Temple in Hanoi - a thousand-year-old temple on an island in the lake

Walking beside the most lively Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, you will find an elegant red wooden bridge in the center of the lake leading to a small island. At the end of the bridge is the "Ngoc Son Temple" with great historical and cultural significance.
This is not only a famous landmark in Hanoi, but also a place of faith and spiritual symbol in the hearts of Hanoi people.

The Ngoc Son Temple was built in the 13th century and expanded in the 19th century. It is a place to enshrine the national hero General Tran Hung Dao. It combines Confucianism, Taoism and Buddhism elements, and its architectural style is traditional and solemn.
In addition to the main temple, there are also cultural symbols such as the Pen Tower and the Inkstone Platform. You can overlook the "Turtle Tower" in the lake from here. The legendary story of the divine turtle and the Hoan Kiem also happened here!

📸 Photo & Check-in Highlights:
The vermilion Rising Sun Bridge is the most iconic check-in point of the Ngoc Son Temple.
The reflections on the lake and the quaint buildings are full of Vietnamese aesthetics.
The light and shadow at dusk are the softest, and it is also a good time to take pictures.
The interior of the small temple is dimly lit and filled with incense, sacred and quiet.

💡 Visiting suggestions:
It is suitable to arrange a visit while walking in Hoan Kiem Lake. The trip is easy and does not require physical effort.
You need to take off your hat when entering the main hall, avoid wearing too short clothes, and do not take pictures inside.

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Post by Sui0500 | Jun 21, 2025