Temple of Literature in Hanoi


In the city of Hanoi, there is an incredible temple dedicated to Confucius. Built in the 11th century, the Temple of Literature honors scholars and the many academic achievements of the Vietnamese, past and present. The Temple of Literature was even the site of the very first university in the nation. Among countless statues of Confucius and his disciples, there are impressive pagodas and a pond known as the Well of Heavenly Clarity.

Find Out More Related Tours

Muang Ngoi Neua

Muang Ngoi Neua

Muang Ngoi Neua used to be relatively sleepy and under visited, although ...

More Detail
Hang Son Doong Cave

Hang Son Doong Cave

One of the largest caves in the world, and certainly the largest in ...

More Detail
Mui Ne

Mui Ne

The formerly little-inhabited beach south of the fishing village of Mui Ne ...

More Detail
Putao

Putao

Putao has been seen as the gateway to climb the mountain ranges of ...

More Detail
Otres Beach

Otres Beach

Otres Beach is the next beach south of Ochheuteal Beach and resembles ...

More Detail
Grand Palace

Grand Palace

As the official residence of the kings of Siam — and, later, ...

More Detail