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One Pillar Pagoda
One Pillar Pagoda
3.5
7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
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The One Pillar Pagoda (Vietnamese: Chua Mot Cot, formally Dien Huu tu 延祐寺 or Lien Hoa Dai 蓮花臺) is a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. It is regarded alongside the Perfume Temple, as one of Vietnam's two most iconic temples.
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  • r2thebizel
    Pattaya, Thailand3,612 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    One Pillar Padoga: Beautiful
    Again, the history and age of this place is what makes it special, as well as being quite unique in its own right. Close to the exit once you follow the path from the mausoleum and stilt house. Beautiful area to just be from the chaos of the city.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 18 October 2023
  • Lori M
    California2,009 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    right be the mausoleum and near another ornate temple so lots of bang for your buck
    the pagoda is cool to see, I didn't bother to go up the steps due to the heat and the line. in the vicinity is another temple which is very ornate and great for some pix. don't miss these since it's right in the area with the mausoleum.
    Visited January 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 12 February 2024
  • Shelley M
    Albany, New Zealand910 contributions
    3.0 of 5 bubbles
    If you are in the area
    In the same area as the mausoleum and worth a visit if you are there. It is very small and my husband called it the pagoda on a stick. Had a squirrel in a tree that my son was more interested to watch. It is cute and has a line of people waiting to go up the stairs to pray. Had to go through the security and they take lighters and cigarettes off you and they had a huge pile on the counter. My husband went back in to get his when we were leaving and they just smiled.
    Visited February 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 15 April 2024
  • Yvonne S
    32 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Interesting location for a photo
    They tell us this is one of Vietnam’s most iconic Buddhist temples. The structure is built of wood atop a single, four-foot-wide stone pillar and designed to resemble a lotus flower. The temple’s origins date back to the year 1049. This is located close to the Mausoleum of Ho Che Min.
    Visited April 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 1 July 2024
  • Kulkarni M
    Mumbai, India429 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    One pillar unique little pagoda
    With in the ho chi min museum square is this quaint little temple. It's so beautiful and requires legs to be covered till knees and for women no sleeveless. The pagoda is beautiful ly designed and a must visit
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled solo
    Written 26 September 2024
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DoctorDerm1
Winter Springs, FL270 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2020 • Couples
Around the corner from the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum is this lovely temple complex, made famous by this old small pagoda built on a tall column. Good photo from the right side of the pagoda. Our tour guide said inside is the only female Buddha statue in Vietnam. Take time to roam around the beautiful temple buildings. In one of them a Buddhist priest was singing the prayers.
Written 2 March 2020
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LuizDutraNeto
Rio de Janeiro, RJ8,567 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2020
Not far from "Ba Dinh Square", "Ho Chi MInh Mausolem" and "Ho Chi Minh Museum", you will find "Chùa Môt Côt", as "One-Pillar Pagoda" is locally known. It was originally built by Emperor Lý Thái Tông, in 1049, and has been restored many many times along the centuries. Its last restoration dates from 1955, as it was severely destroyed by French Union Forces while withdrawing Vietnam after the First Indochina War. The three square meter wooden pagoda stands on a single stone pillar (1,25 m in diameter) in the middle of a pond and is surrounded by beautiful gardens. The pagoda supposedly ressembles a lotus blossom, a Buddhist symbol of purity, enlightenment and rebirth. Inside "One-Pillar Pagoda", Vietnamese Buddhist deity "Quam Am" is enshrined and brings blessings of fertility and health. Visiting the pagoda can be easily combined with other nearby attractions in the "Ho Chi Minh Complex". Dress properly, queue respectfully and be silent, as prayers take place continuously inside this beautiful small temple. Say a little prayer, burn an incense and may "Quam Am" bless your visit to Vietnam. Enjoy!
Written 14 November 2020
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Yvonne S
32 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Couples
They tell us this is one of Vietnam’s most iconic Buddhist temples. The structure is built of wood atop a single, four-foot-wide stone pillar and designed to resemble a lotus flower. The temple’s origins date back to the year 1049.

This is located close to the Mausoleum of Ho Che Min.
Written 1 July 2024
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Alessandro S
Bologna, Italy4,674 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Friends
The Chua Mot chot Pagoda dates back to 1200. It is also called One Pillar Pagoda and is built of wood and rests on a single stone pillar, has a system of curved bars that support the floor and a curved roof. Inside is a shrine decorated with a statue of Quan Am, the Buddhist goddess of mercy sitting on a lotus.
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Written 20 March 2024
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Karen
Washington DC, DC3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Business
One Pillar Pagoda is one of the most famous symbols of Hanoi, with its unique and unmistakable architecture. The pagoda was built in the 11th century under King Ly Thai Tong, with the shape of a lotus blooming on the water. Despite its small area, the surrounding space is very peaceful and airy, creating a relaxing feeling in the middle of the bustling city. This is a great stop for those who want to learn more about the history and ancient architecture of Vietnam
Written 8 November 2024
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MizuhoK
Hino, Japan4,126 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
This temple is unique for its structure. A temple stands by one pillar in a pond with lotus. This is another charm of Hanoi. We saw several local people visiting here and praying silently. We were bitten by mosquitoes here so better to be wear insecticide.
We visited Ho chi min mausoleum after here since it’s close.
Written 24 August 2023
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Kulkarni M
Mumbai, India429 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2024 • Solo
With in the ho chi min museum square is this quaint little temple.
It's so beautiful and requires legs to be covered till knees and for women no sleeveless.
The pagoda is beautiful ly designed and a must visit
Written 26 September 2024
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Ali921
Edinburgh, UK1,538 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022
It gets mixed reviews. Why is it worth 5 stars for me...well it's unique. Unique in it's size and construction. Things don't have to be large to be grand. You will not find anything like this. I would say that after the mausoleum this is the second most important site to visit. All coach trips visit so it can get very busy, try to visit early or late in the day and it's far quieter.
Written 29 November 2022
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Shelley M
Albany, New Zealand910 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2024 • Family
In the same area as the mausoleum and worth a visit if you are there. It is very small and my husband called it the pagoda on a stick. Had a squirrel in a tree that my son was more interested to watch. It is cute and has a line of people waiting to go up the stairs to pray. Had to go through the security and they take lighters and cigarettes off you and they had a huge pile on the counter. My husband went back in to get his when we were leaving and they just smiled.
Written 15 April 2024
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kohechin
Toyama, Japan3,866 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2023 • Couples
It is a tower of a temple called Enyu-ji Temple, and it gives the impression of being more of a hall than a temple. It is built on a pillar in the middle of a pond, and its unique shape makes it photogenic. Unfortunately, the pillar is made of concrete, which ruins the atmosphere. It seems that it used to be a wooden pillar, so I wish I could have seen it before it was made of concrete.
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Written 24 January 2024
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