Ngoc Son temple is situated in the northern end of Hoan Kiem Lake, prominent on a small island and peaceful scenery. This construction is the pride of capital people for many centuries. Don't pass up this temple when traveling to Hanoi, Vietnam. 

Ngoc Son Temple of Overview

• Location: Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi
• Opening hours: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm from Monday to Sunday
• Entrance fee: 15.000 - 30,000 VND

Ngoc Son Temple is called Jade Mountain Temple and built in the XIX century to remembrance of Tran Hung Dao who was greatest military commander of Tran Dynasty, he led the Vietnamese Army to victories over the Yuan Dynasty in the XIII century. 

Besides, this temple also worships Van Xuong De Quan, the God of prosperity in ancient Chinese culture and Taoist philosophy. 

Ngoc Son temple Hanoi

Before, this place was named as " Ngoc Son Pagoda" and after it was named Ngoc Son temple, because the temple serves as the place of historical figures different from the pagoda where Buddhism practices. 

In 1865, the temple was restored by Nguyen Van Sieu who was an eminent scholar of the Nguyen Dynasty. In these stages, there were several structures to build such as The Huc bridge, Pen Tower, Dai Nghien, Tran Ba Dinh, ... 

The path lead ngoc son temple

Ngoc Son Temple structure

Ngoc Son temple was constructed in the Ly Dynasty ( 1009 - 1225), is located in the Northeast of Hoan Kiem lake. You may come across  The Huc bridge to the Ngoc Son temple. The bridge was impressed with a vermilion color , crossing the emerald Hoan Kiem lake. 

In front of The Huc Bridge, you will be surprised with Thap But ( Pen Tower) and the Ink Slab. The construction is built by Nguyen Van Sieu. 

Entrance ticket in Ngoc Son temple

The call of Pen Tower has the shape of a pen with its nib pointing to the sky, and sits on a rock pile which represents the earth. The Pen Tower has the meaning as Ta Thanh Thien , Vietnamese " writing on the blue sky". This three words was carved on a stone slab. It showed the phenomenal dreams to express by writing upon the sky. 

The gate of temple

Ngoc Son temple has two main sections to worship Tran Hung Dao and Van Xuong De Quan. The temple of Tran Hung Dao is the worship of the general of the Yuan dynasty. Tran Hung Dao's statue is placed on a 1 meter long pedestal, standing tall with his courtiers.

The worship area in Ngoc Son temple

The statue of Van Xuong De Quan is described as a composed philosopher and scholarly knowledge.

In addition, you may see Amitabha, who is a holy Buddha according to the doctrine of Mahayana Buddhism.

The temple was designed according to the Chinese character of three and divided into three main sections such as the external for kowtowing, the central section for worshiping Van Xuong De Quan and the internal section for worshiping Tran Hung Dao. 

Tiger sculpture at Ngoc Son Temple

Ngoc Son temple displayed many paralleled sentences with the thoughtful meaning. Two storey roof was built with the shape of a square and 8 supporting columns beneath. 

Tourists take souvenir photos at Ngoc Son Temple

Currently, Ngoc Son temple attracts many local and international tourists to come here for pray for a healthy job.

Tour attraction next to Ngoc Son temple

Ngoc Son temple is the best place to visit when coming to Hanoi, Vietnam. From the majestic temple, you can approach some destinations in Hanoi. 

Hoan Kiem Walking street

• Location: 16 routes surrounding Hoan Kiem Lake
• Opening hours: 19:00 Friday – 24:00 Sunday 

Hoan Kiem Walking street was established in 2016, and open from 7.am friday to 12 am Sunday. All vehicles are prohibited from the streets around Hoan Kiem lake to leave the pedestrians to enjoy these activities. 

There are many activities to hold on Hoan Kiem Walking street for both natives and foreigners. You will have an opportunity to explore Vietnamese culture and get acquainted with new friends. 

Ly Thai To Garden

• Location: Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi

Ly Thai To garden is about 1 lm from Ngoc Son temple, attracting tourists' attention with its 10m bronze statue of King Ly Thai To. 

He moved the capital from Ninh Binh to Hanoi and renamed it the Thang Long citadel. 

The best time to visit is any time all day. The space here are crowded with young people wearing swanky clothes to elders. 

Thang Long Water Puppet Theater

Thang Long water puppet theater is a famous theater with a unique traditional art of Vietnam. Tourists can see the performance through the  wooden puppets, showing life in the Red River Delta of Northern Vietnam. The puppeteers will stand in waist deep water and use bamboo rods to control puppets.