If you have chance to come to Hanoi, what things do you want to explore most? It may be the cuisine, the ancient beauty or the culture. However, one thing you can not miss is the historical places in Hanoi, which represents for the length of history and culture of our country.
The Temple of Literature – one of the most typical historical places in Hanoi
People consider the Temple of Literature as one of the most picturesque tourist attractions in Hanoi. It was built in 1070 to honor Confucius, scholars and sages, then in 1076, King Ly Nhan Tong continued the work and built Quoc Tu Giam as the first university of Vietnam. It takes about 10 minutes to reach the Temple of Literature from Hoan Kiem lake. The architecture of the Temple of Literature is one of the most typical symbols of the land having thousand – year culture. If you have interests in imperial architecture, you should not miss this place when having a trip to Hanoi. Nowadays, not only do people come here to visit, but numerous students also come and rub the tortoise head before their exam because they believe that will bring them luck to pass the test.

Vietnam Temple of Literature
– Ticket price:
- Adult: 20 000 Vnd
- Children: 10 000 Vnd
– Opening hours: 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
– Dress code: Visitors should pay more attention to what they wear. It’s best to wear something full-length (skirt or trousers), not shorts or sleeveless shirts.