Our guide escorted us to the Pagoda site. a Buddest blessing was taking place at the time so the temple was very busy but we were still allowed to go in and stand behind the locals being blessed a wonderful experience
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Our guide escorted us to the Pagoda site. a Buddest blessing was taking place at the time so the temple was very busy but we were still allowed to go in and stand behind the locals being blessed a wonderful experience
Well worth crossing the bridge to visit and take a moment out for some contemplation. Also see the giant turtle in the temple.
This is a Taoist Temple built to honour the God of the North. It was built between 1010 and 1028 during the Ly Dynasty. It is much quieter than many Temples and a stroll around here can be pleasant and refreshing. We watch two students...More
Constructed in the 11th century during the Ly Dynasty, this temple let you feel the peace at this place, the calm and serenity raising while being there. We were really impressed of it.
Temple is dedicated to Xuan Wu or Tran Vu in Vietnamese in the 11th Century and is one of the principal deities in Taoism. Has a spacious courtyard and a shrine with a revered bronze statue. Located near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to Trấn...More
A Taoist Temple, built during the Ly Dynasty 1010-1225. Built to honour the God of the North, who's symbol of power were the tortoise and the snake. Enjoyed our visit, was not to busy when we visited.
We found this temple quite by chance as we walked from the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum to Trấn Quốc Pagoda. Seeing tourists going in off the street, curiosity got the better of me. There is a minimal entry fee (10,000d – 33p!) to get access...More
We came here on Tet holidays. Although, there were many peoples came here but we still felt comfortable. Should come here.
Dated to the 11th century, the temple was dedicated to Xuan Wu or Tran Vu in Vietnamese, one of the principal deities in Taoism, featuring a spacious courtyard and a shrine with a revered bronze statue.
Overall a modest Taoist temple except that the inner chamber contains a statue of the deity Tran Vu which was cast in situ in bronze in the late 17c due to its shear size - wishes are gained, apparently, by rubbing his toes.