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Temple of Literature & National University

Quoc Tu Giam St., Hanoi, Vietnam
04-845-2917
As featured in 3 days in Hanoi
Ranked #4 of 78 attractions in Hanoi
4.0 of 5 stars 435 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Educational Sites, History Museums
Fee: No
Owner description: This temple is the oldest university in Vietnam, constructed in 1076. Five courtyards include beautiful gardens, walls inscribed with the names of...... more » Owner description: This temple is the oldest university in Vietnam, constructed in 1076. Five courtyards include beautiful gardens, walls inscribed with the names of scholars, several altars and a small museum. « less
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Perth
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6 reviews 6 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

Take your time. Best done with a guide and plenty of time. More

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Hanoi, Vietnam
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14 reviews 14 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

One of the rare successful reservations in Hanoi. Good for short sight seeing, photo taking & Vietnam education history exploring. If you have chance, visit here during Tet holiday (2-3/1 Lunar New Year) and you will be able to watch human chess, shu-fa and some other festival activities. More

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New York City, New York
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43 reviews 43 reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

We weren't that impressed with the Temple. I would suggest to go if you can, but if you must cut something from your list this may be it. More

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Charlottetown, PEI
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23 reviews 23 reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

This site did not disappoint...from the Great Portico entrance to the last Hall in the complex. The various gates, halls, statuary, courtyards and especially the Garden of the Stelae exceeded expectations. What I did not expect was added experience of Vietnamese enjoying this lovely site. At the Temple of Literature we saw a number of couples having their engagement and... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW

Respect for Talent - the architecture & sculptures. Directly opposite was the Koto restaurant where street kids are taught and trained in hospitality. Good food - worth a visit. More

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Cadro, Switzerland
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Reviews in 38 cities Reviews in 38 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Well cared for, small entrance fee is charged then you access the long grounds. Interesting historical attraction. Locals play some live traditional music, very special indeed! More

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Perth, Australia
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17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2012

Wonderful reflection on the history of Vietnam and the foresight of some of its previous Rulers. We visited with guides from HanoiKids and thoroughly enjoyed it. We did get swamped with people on bus tours but just around 12.30pm it was almost empty so this may be a good time to visit. Amazing bonsai, beautiful architecture, rich in history and... More

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Melbourne, Aus
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012
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We visited about 9:00am & were surrounded by several groups of young people who we found out were graduating classes there to have group photographs taken. They all looked so great in their Ao Dai. Visiting the temple was a great experience & the grounds are beautifully kept, A small oasis in the city. More

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Melbourne, Aus
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Not what I was expecting. Beatiful gardens, very historical. A guide would make this visit much more informative but we enjoyed and took from it what we could. Souvenirs and cool drinks available. More

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7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2012

Those interested in higher education should make a stop here to see the tablets of those who completed their degrees centuries ago. More

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