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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Richard Geeves

Google

Worth a visit, if going during August get there for opening as it is very hot/humid.. the site is fascinating and really interesting to look round, as part of our tickets we had a golf cart take us down to the site which was great, but we did have to walk back some of the way. Again with the heat, be prepared with plenty of water. Our guide was really knowledgeable. We booked the trip through trip advisor.

Alex Lopes

Google

The temple itself is small but its location in the Hoan Kiem Lake and the use of lights at night makes it a very special place to visit. Tickets are very cheap by Western standards and one can visit the whole temple in about 30 minutes (more if the visitor is willing to examine some of the details around the temple). It is a great spot for pictures, both of the temple itself but also of the surrounding lake. It is smack in the middle of Old Town so it is easy to access other attractions from there.

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)

Koos Geleijnse

Google

A beautiful spot and easy start to your trip in Hanoi. The history on it is fascinating and must be combined with the water puppet show

Ganesh Anand

Google

Very beautiful place , calm and peaceful must visit, it's walkable distance from old quater hanoi 1. Entry ticket is 50k dong 2.you can get traditional literature art done here for 200k dong take back as soverien. 3.Has a great history.

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.

Nataliia Semenenko

Google

This is one of the most important temples in Hanoi, sits on a small island and you walk a nice ancient scarlet bridge to get there. The temple (and the island) is really small - you won't need more than half an hour to explore everything to the details. Inside the temple there is a room with two mummies of giant turtles that (used to) live in the lake. Purchase tickets from the booth on your right as you enter the grounds and before you cross the bridge.

Richard Geeves

Google

Worth a visit, if going during August get there for opening as it is very hot/humid.. the site is fascinating and really interesting to look round, as part of our tickets we had a golf cart take us down to the site which was great, but we did have to walk back some of the way. Again with the heat, be prepared with plenty of water. Our guide was really knowledgeable. We booked the trip through trip advisor.

Alex Lopes

Google

The temple itself is small but its location in the Hoan Kiem Lake and the use of lights at night makes it a very special place to visit. Tickets are very cheap by Western standards and one can visit the whole temple in about 30 minutes (more if the visitor is willing to examine some of the details around the temple). It is a great spot for pictures, both of the temple itself but also of the surrounding lake. It is smack in the middle of Old Town so it is easy to access other attractions from there.

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)

Koos Geleijnse

Google

A beautiful spot and easy start to your trip in Hanoi. The history on it is fascinating and must be combined with the water puppet show

Ganesh Anand

Google

Very beautiful place , calm and peaceful must visit, it's walkable distance from old quater hanoi 1. Entry ticket is 50k dong 2.you can get traditional literature art done here for 200k dong take back as soverien. 3.Has a great history.

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.

Nataliia Semenenko

Google

This is one of the most important temples in Hanoi, sits on a small island and you walk a nice ancient scarlet bridge to get there. The temple (and the island) is really small - you won't need more than half an hour to explore everything to the details. Inside the temple there is a room with two mummies of giant turtles that (used to) live in the lake. Purchase tickets from the booth on your right as you enter the grounds and before you cross the bridge.

Ngoc Son Temple

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