Ngoc Son Temple on Postcard

"Perhaps the Most Evocative Pagoda in Hanoi On Jade Island on Hoan Kiem Lake, this picturesque 18th-century shrine is perhaps the city's most beautiful. To get to the temple, walk through Three Passage Gate and across the Flood of Morning Sunlight Bridge. Once at the temple, you will reach a small courtyard where old men indulge in spirited games of Chinese chess."

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"Perhaps the Most Evocative Pagoda in Hanoi On Jade Island on Hoan Kiem Lake, this picturesque 18th-century shrine is perhaps the city's most beautiful. To get to the temple, walk through Three Passage Gate and across the Flood of Morning Sunlight Bridge. Once at the temple, you will reach a small courtyard where old men indulge in spirited games of Chinese chess."

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Asheesh Gupta

Google

This is a small temple within the lake in Hanoi old quarter. The ticket price is 50000 VND. I would recommend visiting during the day as well as during the night. The temple has colorful lighting and it looks great at night.

BCL ADRIAN

Google

This temple is very beautiful and very historical. Located right in the heart of Hanoi I would recommend you pay the entry fee to walk across the red bridge and take in the historic and nature around you. I would highly recommend you visit this temple while in Hanoi. They also have access to toilets if you need toilet while on the go. There is also water available to drink if you are thirsty while visiting. It is 100,000 Dong to enter approximately 3.60 for two people or 50,000 Dong per adult.

agtifa primadani

Google

This temple is not too big in size so it can be enjoyed in about 30-45 minutes. The lake around it is very beautiful especially on a sunny day. We saw some turtles swimming in the lake when we were about to enter this temple. The ticket price is affordable 50,000 dong for adults and free for my child (9 years old)

Ranjana Carter

Google

Beautiful little temple in the midst of the chaos of Hanoi. It’s quite small so Durante take long to see. Actually mummified turtles from the lake are fascinating to see as well.

Thao Nguyen

Google

The Huc Bridge and Ngoc Son Temple are must-visit spots when in Hanoi. The temple is very well preserved, and the bridge is beautiful. As you walk around, you’ll learn about the temple’s history and see a realistic replica of the ancient turtle. Tickets cost 50,000 VND, and there are restrooms available inside. The ticket seller was a bit grumpy, but that’s understandable given the hot weather—haha! It's a fascinating place for anyone interested in learning more about history.

Luciano Silva

Google

Must visit if you’re a tourist. There is a nice little Temple inside and a guy who will paint you a blessing on a super nice scroll. Nice keepsake from Vietnam. Lovely flower murals as well.

Gator

Google

I believe this is one of the most visited tourist spot in Hanoi. Of course, we needed to visit it due to its popularity. One has to pay a fee and cross the bridge which was very scenic to get to the island. There was some legends about how this place was said to have came about. Two real models of the turtles which were previously living in the lake were on display here. Apparently they managed to preserved the bodies after they had passed on. Pretty interesting though.

Kunal Goyal

Google

Must visit temple if you are around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. You have to pay 50K VND entry fee as a foreigner. Wear proper clothes to respect their culture. There is a beautiful connecting bridge which looks even better in night with lights. It is like a pagoda with two turtles placed inside which were found in the lake by the King. You get a beautiful view of lake and temple. Some architecture is influenced by Chinese and Japanese culture. Date of Visit - 25th August, 2024

Asheesh Gupta

Google

This is a small temple within the lake in Hanoi old quarter. The ticket price is 50000 VND. I would recommend visiting during the day as well as during the night. The temple has colorful lighting and it looks great at night.

BCL ADRIAN

Google

This temple is very beautiful and very historical. Located right in the heart of Hanoi I would recommend you pay the entry fee to walk across the red bridge and take in the historic and nature around you. I would highly recommend you visit this temple while in Hanoi. They also have access to toilets if you need toilet while on the go. There is also water available to drink if you are thirsty while visiting. It is 100,000 Dong to enter approximately 3.60 for two people or 50,000 Dong per adult.

agtifa primadani

Google

This temple is not too big in size so it can be enjoyed in about 30-45 minutes. The lake around it is very beautiful especially on a sunny day. We saw some turtles swimming in the lake when we were about to enter this temple. The ticket price is affordable 50,000 dong for adults and free for my child (9 years old)

Ranjana Carter

Google

Beautiful little temple in the midst of the chaos of Hanoi. It’s quite small so Durante take long to see. Actually mummified turtles from the lake are fascinating to see as well.

Thao Nguyen

Google

The Huc Bridge and Ngoc Son Temple are must-visit spots when in Hanoi. The temple is very well preserved, and the bridge is beautiful. As you walk around, you’ll learn about the temple’s history and see a realistic replica of the ancient turtle. Tickets cost 50,000 VND, and there are restrooms available inside. The ticket seller was a bit grumpy, but that’s understandable given the hot weather—haha! It's a fascinating place for anyone interested in learning more about history.

Luciano Silva

Google

Must visit if you’re a tourist. There is a nice little Temple inside and a guy who will paint you a blessing on a super nice scroll. Nice keepsake from Vietnam. Lovely flower murals as well.

Gator

Google

I believe this is one of the most visited tourist spot in Hanoi. Of course, we needed to visit it due to its popularity. One has to pay a fee and cross the bridge which was very scenic to get to the island. There was some legends about how this place was said to have came about. Two real models of the turtles which were previously living in the lake were on display here. Apparently they managed to preserved the bodies after they had passed on. Pretty interesting though.

Kunal Goyal

Google

Must visit temple if you are around Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi. You have to pay 50K VND entry fee as a foreigner. Wear proper clothes to respect their culture. There is a beautiful connecting bridge which looks even better in night with lights. It is like a pagoda with two turtles placed inside which were found in the lake by the King. You get a beautiful view of lake and temple. Some architecture is influenced by Chinese and Japanese culture. Date of Visit - 25th August, 2024

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