Chua Tran Quoc
Chua Tran Quoc
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7:30 AM - 11:30 AM, 1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Saturday
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
7:30 AM - 11:30 AM
1:30 PM - 6:30 PM
About
Chùa Trấn Quốc (or Tran Quoc Pagoda) is located beside the dazzling West Lake, on Thanh Nien Road, Hanoi. Particularly, it is seated on an island linked by a bridge to the causeway between the two most romantic lakes of Hanoi: West Lake and Truc Bach Lake.
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  • Soko37
    Budapest, Hungary4,537 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Small pagoda
    Unexpected small pagoda than I expected. Hoped thatI will see it from distance. Reality is bit different, it was smaller, almost covered by trees and I would miss it if not having map in mobile. You can connect visit with walk around the lakes, very close mausoleum. Restaurants available around Truc Bach lake. It is nice stop when you pass by
    Visited April 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 8 April 2023
  • Zimminaroundtheworld
    Okinawa Prefecture, Japan1,911 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Prettiest Pagoda/Temple in my Opinion
    Chua Tran Quoc was the prettiest temple/pagoda I visited while in Hanoi. The Pagoda itself was stunning to look at, the grounds of the temple were very nice as well. I loved the little island, with the palm trees, vibrant colors, and unique architecture. Chua Tran Quoc is a must visit. The only negative thing about this attraction is the lake surrounding the island is in bad shape! Full of dead fish and trash. The city needs to do something about it.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 13 October 2023
  • André K
    Hefei, China285 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful pagoda at lake
    Beautiful pagoda situated at West Lake. If you are interested in religious sites this would maybe be interesting. For me it was an very average place to visit to kill time in Hanoi. Nice restaurants and bars close by to enjoy a beer.
    Visited September 2023
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 15 October 2023
  • Vishal M
    Mumbai, India38 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Peaceful Vibes....
    This Pagoda is quiet the stunner in the scenery that it is set in beside the lake. It was pleasant surprise to know that India had given the tip of the Pagoda fairly recently as a gift. There is very peaceful vibe to the whole would suggest that you take some time to stroll around the place in the early evening to really develop a real appreciation for the whole setting. Make sure to visit this place and keep it in your itinerary.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled with family
    Written 19 November 2023
  • BrakiWorldTraveler
    Belgrade, Serbia17,760 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Hanoi's most beautiful Temple
    I really recommend and encourage travelers to come and visit this Temple. It's not in the prime tourist area, but only a short 10 min Grab drive. It has a beautiful location on a tiny island on Hanoi's West Lake, linked with a causeway to a pretty busy road. Apart the beautiful scenery around, Tran Quoc is really a nice Temple, with a 11-story Pagoda holding important relics.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 11 February 2024
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Voyager38280706343
2 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
One of the best I just literally love the service they provide hefe it's impeccable and beyond,,will be coming back for sure highly recommended
Written 19 February 2024
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DotsGirl2
Vancouver, Canada448 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Friends
You cross a lovely bridge to get to this Pagoda complex. The Pagoda itself is very tall. There is also a temple here. Lots of great photo opportunities
Written 19 February 2024
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,760 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Family
I really recommend and encourage travelers to come and visit this Temple. It's not in the prime tourist area, but only a short 10 min Grab drive.
It has a beautiful location on a tiny island on Hanoi's West Lake, linked with a causeway to a pretty busy road. Apart the beautiful scenery around, Tran Quoc is really a nice Temple, with a 11-story Pagoda holding important relics.
Written 11 February 2024
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Hannah Bui
Hanoi, Vietnam1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
in the city, originally constructed in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Lý Nam Đế (from 544 until 548), thus giving it an age of more than 1,500 years. When founded the temple was named Khai Quốc (National Founding) and was sited on the shores of the Red River, outside of the Yên Phụ Dyke. When confronted with the river's encroachment, the temple was relocated in 1615 to Kim Ngư (Golden Fish) islet of Hồ Tây (West Lake) where it is now situated. A small causeway links it to the mainland. The last major repair to the temple was undertaken in 1815 when the main sanctuary, reception hall and posterior hall of the dead were renovated.

The pagoda is one of the main parts of the Trấn Quốc Temple for it holds the important monk's ashes. Most of the pagodas were made in the 17th century.

Monks have lived at the Trấn Quốc Pagoda for centuries, teaching the ways of Buddhism to the public. Before the visitors start arriving, the monks pray at the multiple shrines spread around the grounds. Monks do not get married and therefore do not live with families at the pagoda. Over the years, the temple was variously named An Quốc (Pacification of the Realm) and Trấn Bắc (Guardian of the North) as well.
Written 29 January 2024
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Merlin Alejo
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia12 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2024 • Couples
The pagoda itself was beautiful but the lake around it? Oh my God.. The lake looks calm but it was so dirty. Some locals would pee around it. The walking path was fulls with motorcycles, dog faeces and seller. The air was so pollute and it smells so bad. Not to mention the traffic around it.
Written 16 January 2024
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karen m
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Couples
Located in beautiful place of the Westlake, this pagoda is interesting Buddhist site for us to visit. It’s free and ancient. We learnt a lot from this!
Written 28 November 2023
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Vishal M
Mumbai, India38 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2023 • Family
This Pagoda is quiet the stunner in the scenery that it is set in beside the lake. It was pleasant surprise to know that India had given the tip of the Pagoda fairly recently as a gift. There is very peaceful vibe to the whole would suggest that you take some time to stroll around the place in the early evening to really develop a real appreciation for the whole setting. Make sure to visit this place and keep it in your itinerary.
Written 19 November 2023
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Garfieldluvr
Denver, CO958 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2023 • Couples
This is a super old Pagoda in Hanoi, located right next to the lake. The pagoda itself was very pretty and worth the trip up there.
Written 28 October 2023
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André K
Hefei, China285 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Beautiful pagoda situated at West Lake. If you are interested in religious sites this would maybe be interesting. For me it was an very average place to visit to kill time in Hanoi. Nice restaurants and bars close by to enjoy a beer.
Written 15 October 2023
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Zimminaroundtheworld
Okinawa Prefecture, Japan1,911 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Couples
Chua Tran Quoc was the prettiest temple/pagoda I visited while in Hanoi. The Pagoda itself was stunning to look at, the grounds of the temple were very nice as well. I loved the little island, with the palm trees, vibrant colors, and unique architecture. Chua Tran Quoc is a must visit. The only negative thing about this attraction is the lake surrounding the island is in bad shape! Full of dead fish and trash. The city needs to do something about it.
Written 13 October 2023
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