Hoa Lu Temple
Hoa Lu Temple
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JSTrip_77
Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina1,288 contributions
Feb 2020
This was actually my second visit to this site - the first being more than a year ago. This was the site of the first (ancient) capital of Vietnam when it first gained its independence from China. There are two significant rebuilt temples - former palaces which became temples when each successive king died. Previously, visitors could enter the site for free but then had to pay to enter each pagoda. Now visitors pay to enter the entire site at the initial bridge and then can walk freely around the site. It's much more efficient this way...and guarantees more funding for the site.
The staff does not speak any English so if you want to actually learn about the site, you'll need to hire a guide. We did not but I'd been here before with a guide.
The staff does not speak any English so if you want to actually learn about the site, you'll need to hire a guide. We did not but I'd been here before with a guide.
Written February 17, 2020
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Rico
403 contributions
Oct 2019
The place is huge, I remember it is a lot of Walking. It is a worthwhile place to visit. There was a lot of trees for shade. It was very nice. We enjoyed or visit. It takes time to see and we were very tired when we finally finished.
Written January 6, 2020
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Vnvet68
Edmonds, WA323 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
This is very old and not too shiny, but it is a wonderful look into the past of Vietnam history and architecture.
Written April 10, 2019
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kayymf08
Providence, RI152 contributions
Jan 2019
Hoa Lu was cool to hear about the history, but that’s it. It was pretty boring of a site. Would rather spend time visiting another destination in combination with Tam Coc- which is soo beautiful it makes this day tour worth it! Tam Coc is great.
Written January 13, 2019
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Khanh Nguyen
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam102 contributions
Feb 2018 • Solo
I came to this place in a wet season, which was in effect of a storm nearby. One thing I was pity, I didnt come to the real monument of Dinh Tien Hoang, the King of Đinh dynasty, because it needed me to climb on a mountain, which was slippery. So I came to these temples. you dont know how I feel when I saw these. It was respective, ancient and peaceful. If you like history, this will be a best place.
Written January 2, 2019
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TheBlackleys
Sydney, Australia25 contributions
May 2018 • Couples
We finally found this area on our scooter and were met by a little girl who wanted to show us one of the temples and practise her english. She walked around with us for a little while and then left us. There are a couple of temples to see which were actually very beautiful inside and we walked up the hill to the left of the main temple by the bridge and got to see quite a good view of the area of the old capital. Theres not much else there now but we also had a quick look at the archeology exhibition which was quite interesting. Don't need long here just an hour.
Written May 29, 2018
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ctm7944
Phoenix, AZ16,538 contributions
Apr 2023 • Solo
Visited Hoa Lu Citadel (Ancient Capital) - 20KVND admission.
Have to be honest. I could have skipped this one.
However, the nearby Tuyet Tinh Coc made the journey worthwhile.
Have to be honest. I could have skipped this one.
However, the nearby Tuyet Tinh Coc made the journey worthwhile.
Written May 8, 2023
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iliketomoveandsee
Yorkshire, UK853 contributions
Sep 2018 • Couples
We cycled out here from Tam Coc, it probably took about 1 hour and the cycle is very enjoyable.
The temples weren't anything special, but it only costs 20k each to enter and the cycle was very enjoyable.
The temples weren't anything special, but it only costs 20k each to enter and the cycle was very enjoyable.
Written September 21, 2018
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Tom V
Southampton, UK141 contributions
Jul 2018 • Friends
The attention to detail on these temples was remarkable! Thoroughly recommend these temples for anyone who is interested in Vietnamese history.
Written July 27, 2018
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Nemo N
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam13 contributions
Jun 2018 • Friends
Hoa Lu temple is historic temple that I want to visit. it is beautiful and peaceful with a big garden and ancient temple. A big historic lesson from the guide. I know more about long lasting history of Vietnam
Written June 13, 2018
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What religion are the trmples
Vnvet68
Edmonds, WA323 contributions
Buddhist.
Alcarmo
Prague, Czech Republic1 contribution
Is there free parking for motorcycles?
marilumonroy
Cancun, Mexico112 contributions
Yes. A lot of parking places. Do not get into the first. There are more parking lots closer to the place
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