Ngoc Son Temple overview

Ngoc Son Temple is located on Ngoc island of Hoan Kiem Lake in the heart of Hanoi. This is a historical temple as well as a special national relic of Vietnam.

Ngoc Son Temple was built in the nineteenth century, and it was originally known as Ngoc Son Pagoda before being renamed Ngoc Son Temple because it only worshiped Van Xuong and Tran Hung Dao, national heroes of Vietnam. The temple was known as Ngoc Tuong under King Ly Thai To until it was renamed Ngoc Son during the Tran Dynasty.

Although Ngoc Son Temple has new architecture, there is something very special about the space, about the combination of the temple and the lake, about all of these special features that gave the temple an ancient, harmonious, and well-matched beauty because it is a mix of human and nature. This is something visitors will notice as they explore the site.

Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake have become symbols of national history, awakening national pride as well as the spirit of each Vietnamese in the nation everlasting. This unique temple is located in the heart of Hanoi capital with Hoan Kiem Lake, visiting this temple implies that you have also visited Hoan Kiem Lake, which is located in the heart of Hanoi capital.

How to travel to Ngoc Son Temple?

Ngoc Son Temple is located in the center of Hanoi, on Ngoc island of Hoan Kiem Lake, making it easy to see this special site on foot or by taxi. It is also a must-see site on your trip to Hanoi because it is one of the most popular destinations that is normally included in a Hanoi city tour. This site is well worth a visit, every tourist who visits Hanoi will easily find it because it is located in the capital’s heart and in Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi’s soul.