What a nice place to rest and feel the goodness of Vietnam. Do not miss it that would be a real shame especially the enormous bell !! ;)

A 1000 years old temple full of history. Nice garden. Very peaceful, Not so busy, so can visit a leisure. One of the must see in Hanoi.

Most interesting, particularly the history of scholarship over so many centuries. Takes quite some time to explore all the buildings. I loved the big copper drum. Must see!

Yes, it's because Hanoi just step by to China so is not to surprise when the temple similar with in China. You need to pay 20,000VND (USD 1) for entrance fee, for the story this temple made about 1000 years ago. For me who like to photography is good place to capture any detail. You must visit!

Amazing history, wonderful gardens, interesting architecture, lots of art and old graduation records

We went with Hanoi Kids as guides. The gave a fantastsic intro to the place. Lots of students having their picture taken while we were there - amazing.

Something to learn about for someone new in Vietnam. Seem like a Temple kind of place instead its the first University of Vietnam. There a five courtyard leading to Imperial Academy. You will find altars for Confucius and his 72 honoured students, and tortoise back tombstone with the names of Doctors. One of the places of interest in Hanoi.

The stories our guide told us and seeing or the students coming to have their photographs taken at the site was great.

it was very hot today when we visited so were not really in the mood for sight seeing. We've also seen many other much grander and similar temples in China before, so this was small by comparison. Having said that, once you enter it, you do feel quite removed from the chaos outside and can feel the peaceful surroundings. I... More