Temple of Literature (Quoc Tu Giam)
- Address: Quoc Tu Giam Street, Hanoi
- Hours: Open daily 7:30am - 5:30pm
- Admission: VND 5,000
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Cultural Experience,
Monument - Historical,
Temple
The Temple of Literature (or Quoc Tu Giam) was originally built as a Confucian Temple in 1070 AD. Six years later on the same grounds was founded Vietnam's first university to educate the administrative and military warrior Mandarin classes.
Over the years buildings have been added and renovated but much of the architecture dates back to the Lý (1010 - 1225) and Trần dynasties (1225 - 1400).
The university operated for more than 700 years but today you can experience the tranquility without its warrior students, with its beautiful gardens and pavilions in a series of courtyards.
Latest Reviews
Review by Phil, Australia, April 2013
Doing what: Private Tour: Hanoi City Full-Day Tour including Cyclo Ride
A great tour to get an overall picture of Hanoi, the culture of its people and their views on their life and history. The guide was full of knowledge and passed it on admirably.
Review by Michael F, December 2012
Doing what: Private Tour: Hanoi City Full-Day Tour including Cyclo Ride
Our guide "Dow' was great. She was very helpful, spoke good english and was very knowledgeable. Tour was very interesting and lunch was very up market and great food. highly recommended
Review by Roger H, December 2012
Doing what: Private Tour: Hanoi City Full-Day Tour including Cyclo Ride
all you need to see in Hanoi, great
Practical Info
Situated on a park-like area in the heart of Hanoi. the Temple of Literature is an oasis of cultural calm in the center of the city. Check out the teeny museum of artifacts.
