Temple of Literature & National University
Temple of Literature & National University
4.5
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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- Kev FarrellU.S. Virgin Islands4 contributionsA great historical and cultural place!This's a great place to visit as it offers you a great chance to learn more about culture and history of Vietnam. This's a complex of five courtyards represented the development of Education and Confucious through the centuries. As it's very popular tourist site, maybe a must-see place, so it's quite crowded. We saw many students and young people coming here and they looked so happy. Many of them were communicated with foreigners confidently and happily. It's a great experience!Visited March 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 22 March 2023
- Lee AHanoi, Vietnam16 contributionsMeaningful visitEscape from the chaotic streets, you can fully enjoy the quietness, peaceful environment here with many green trees and antique architectural building. The Temple of Literature-The first University of Vietnam is a famous relic central education system. The place retain old features of traditional Vietnamese Culture. I find many pupils and student come here to pray for the good luck before their exam.Visited February 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 28 March 2023
- irina jLondon, United Kingdom1,999 contributionsMust see in HanoiI’m so glad we started our tour of Hanoi from this place. Our guide has explained the history and significance of the temple and first university. Being educated and have knowledge is still very well respected in Vietnamese culture and society. Teachers are one of the most respected jobs! We visited on first Sunday of April when many schools from all over the country come here for graduation. There were thousands of pupils finishing secondary or high school. They all were taking group photos inside of the temple and then were listening for prayer and paid their respects at the temple. This is just wonderful that place established in 1070 has still such an important role to play! It’s not just a brilliant tourist attraction but a significant place for so many! All students were well behaved and looked very smart in their graduation gownsVisited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 2 April 2023
- Craig RYarrawonga, Australia1,651 contributionsVietnam Holiday 2023There is a fee to enter, and they offer a headset audio guide, I recommend you get the audio guide. The guide is very informative, and you change tutorial channels according to the numbers on the map. It explains the temple very well as you walk through the area. A very nice well-kept area well worth a look.Visited March 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 6 April 2023
- Soko37Budapest, Hungary4,537 contributionsHundreds of kids this dayThis was our main focus for Hanoi sightseeing. As coincidence, this day, there were few schools with many kids visiting temple. Normally it is oasis of silence and peace. This time it was huge people traffic, speakers shouting some intro from invited people. Kids definitely no attention. Otherwise really nice place, old architecture, decoration, green park in downtown and tons of history. Number one in the city. Enjoy the history influenced by Chinese many centuries backVisited April 2023Travelled with familyWritten 8 April 2023
- Dahiru3 contributionsThe ancient history and culture of VietnamIt was the first university in the country, founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. The temple is dedicated to Confucius and his disciples, and displays many stone steles with the names of scholars who passed the royal exams. The architecture and gardens are beautiful and serene, reflecting the values of education and harmony. I highly recommend visiting this place to learn more about the rich heritage of Vietnam.Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 20 April 2023
- bisonbisonCalgary, Canada73 contributionsSkip the audio tourThe one star missing is for the TERRIBLE audio guide. Extremely boring and useless. Do yourself a favor and just go enjoy the scenery and wonderful temporary exhibits without being encumbered by a dumb headset.Visited April 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 22 April 2023
- Kanchan58Bengaluru, India1,610 contributionsIndeed historical museumMust see. There are so many little things to see such as the architecture, reading about the history and education in Vietnam and the name of historically important people. The sones/memorials were so interesting. The place is also kid friendly and interesting for families to play games. The gardens are refreshing. Entrance fee is really cheap like $1-2Visited July 2023Travelled as a coupleWritten 15 July 2023
- TippyLondon, United Kingdom24 contributionsWorth a visitWe arrived at 10am and not so many people there by 11.30 when we left heaving with people. The audio guide was comprehensive and worth the small fee. Beautiful grounds with magnificent old trees, bonsai and regular and very tranquil considering bustling traffic all around it.Visited August 2023Travelled with friendsWritten 8 August 2023
- Akshay SharmaNew Delhi, India10,630 contributionsA view of old teaching academy with beautiful landscapeThis is located in central Hanoi and is one of the oldest buildings in the town. It has ponds, places of old residences, ponds. It has a ticket and there is a provision of audio guide. IT is one of the must visit place in Hanoi.Visited August 2023Written 21 August 2023
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Ruth B
Brighton, UK254 contributions
Mar 2024 • Couples
This is a historic site worth a visit but it was over run with tourist groups which made it very busy and less enjoyable. We were there at 10 ish and it’s probably better to go early am or late afternoon.
It is good to see the gardens and learn about education for mandarins and see the temple to Confucius .
Information is well laid out, you don’t need a guide to enjoy it.
It is good to see the gardens and learn about education for mandarins and see the temple to Confucius .
Information is well laid out, you don’t need a guide to enjoy it.
Written 11 March 2024
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globetrotter888
London, UK4 contributions
Feb 2024 • Family
Visited with wife and son. Very busy on a Sunday with lots of students and promising graduates taking photos all over the site. There were lots to see and my 9 year old son made his own print. Thoroughly enjoyed the visit.
Written 6 March 2024
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Henry Tran
Hanoi, Vietnam24 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
As one of the long-standing famous historical sites in Hanoi. This is also the first university in Vietnam- where a lot of historical data is stored. The campus is planted with a lot of trees to bring a feeling of freshness. Besides, there are also many ancient artifacts imbued with Vietnamese culture and check-in attractions for visitors. Should visit here when coming to Hanoi.
Written 27 February 2024
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Dory Lim
Germany4 contributions
Sept 2023 • Friends
This place is perfect for foreign tourists who want to explore Vietnam's history and culture :)) You should book a local tour guide to fully understand the story behind each historical architecture…
Written 23 February 2024
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Mark D
United Kingdom39 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We visited using a hop on hop off tour bus. There are two sites at this popular location. The temple itself and a small lake with cultural activities across the very busy road. Entrance to the temple was approx $3 and the lake area was free. Both sites were educational and informative.
Heavy traffic around these sites was reduced to a crawl, so plan extra time in your day to get to or leave the site.
Incidentally, if you intend using a hop on hop off bus, Hanoi City Tour stopped travelling to its stop at this site, leaving angry customers behind. City Sightseeing Tour buses picked up its customers - no matter the traffic conditions.
Heavy traffic around these sites was reduced to a crawl, so plan extra time in your day to get to or leave the site.
Incidentally, if you intend using a hop on hop off bus, Hanoi City Tour stopped travelling to its stop at this site, leaving angry customers behind. City Sightseeing Tour buses picked up its customers - no matter the traffic conditions.
Written 10 February 2024
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BrakiWorldTraveler
Belgrade, Serbia17,760 contributions
Jan 2024 • Family
Temple of Literature is set in the center of the capital. It dates back to 11 century when it was built as the first Vietnam University. Today, it's still the place where student celebrate their graduation.
Over the centuries a Confucian Temple was built along with living barracks at the end of premises. Beautiful landscaped gardens in between pavilions and Temples.
Small entry fee to enter and you need around half an hour.
Over the centuries a Confucian Temple was built along with living barracks at the end of premises. Beautiful landscaped gardens in between pavilions and Temples.
Small entry fee to enter and you need around half an hour.
Written 6 February 2024
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Rod S
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Couples
Watch out for the women selling entrance tickets. Proficient in short changing you. Check your change carefully. She was not happy to be caught out.
Written 5 February 2024
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Shannon
Suva, Fiji1,034 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
The temple compound is quite large but the pavilion and temple structures are relatively small. All you need is 15 minutes to cover the site thoroughly.
Written 26 January 2024
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Andy T
1 contribution
Jan 2024 • Friends
This year we saw this temple at night amazing show first time i see, IF you have time in the night, walk to train street and then watching the night show at this place.
Written 23 January 2024
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Tu-Anh P
Kailua-Kona, HI118 contributions
Jan 2024 • Solo
Temple of Literature (Văn Miếu) was built in 1070 at the time of Emperor Lý Thánh Tông, and it hosted the Imperial Academy (Quốc Tử Giám), Vietnam's first national university, from 1076 to 1779.
Written 22 January 2024
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Michael G
Murray, UT5 contributions
Is it possible to organize a small private group tour with you
Have 5-6 people looking to do
Hi chi Minh mausoleum/ home
Confuscious temple of literature
Ha Noi Hilton
Would need transportation and English speaking guide
Ken S
Sterling, CO31 contributions
We used Ann tours to see all these sites, They have nice vans, water, and English speaking guides. They were excellent. Our guide was hoa.
deborantc
Lucca, Italy41 contributions
c è un posto dove poter lasciare i bagagli
carmela426
Rome, Italy12 contributions
Puoi chiedere alla biglietteria ma non ce un vero deposito bagagli
I'm going to visit the Temple of Literature on November 25. Are you open on Monday?
Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám là một khu di tích lịch sử mang ý nghĩa biểu trưng cho tiến trình phát triển văn hóa – giáo dục của Việt Nam, nên đã được Bộ Văn hóa (nay là Bộ Văn hóa, Thể thao và Du lịch) xếp hạng di tích lịch sử văn hóa ngày 28/4/1962. Trải qua gần 1000 năm lịch sử, nơi đây vẫn giữ được vẻ cổ kính với đặc điểm kiến trúc của nhiều triều đại Việt Nam xứng đáng được bảo tồn mãi mãi.
Francesca B
Genoa, Italy5,166 contributions
E' neccessario un certo abbigliamento per entrare ? spalle coperte e pantalone lungo ? grazie
Rokenya
Occhiobello, Italy1,431 contributions
Nessun abbigliamento particolare per il giardino e le parti comuni, per il tempio un abbigliamento decorso ma non è una moschea, quindi pantaloni bermuda e T-shirt sono ok.
Buon viaggio
Is it open on holidays on January 1st, 2019?
Huy Nguyen
Mui Ne, Vietnam12 contributions
Van Lake and Van Mieu always open every day on year .
Somethimes closed soon at holiday or special event.
Of course it's open on Jannuary 1st, 2019.
erin464
Houston, TX938 contributions
Hello, I'm a little confused about the opening hours. In multiple places I've seen it closes at 4:30pm but then on other sites I've seen that it closes at 5:30pm or 6pm depending on the time of the year. We will be there in April. Is it open later (5:30pm or 6pm) then?
Vanessa F
Hanoi, Vietnam107 contributions
I have always visited it earlier in the day and when I went pass it around 6pm it was closed. Your best bet is to schedule your visit a bit earlier in the afternoon and go for dinner around that area when you are finished. My family and I found it was a interesting walk, exploring around there.
Raíssa F
15 contributions
Im confused. Is it open or closed on Mondays?
Huy Nguyen
Mui Ne, Vietnam12 contributions
Temple of Literature will be close on Monday but Van Lake always open and free entry.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Temple of Literature & National University
- Temple of Literature & National University admission prices can vary. Entrance tickets currently cost £7.88, while a popular guided tour starts around £3.94 per person.
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