Ngọc Sơn Temple

Đền Ngọc Sơn

temple in Hanoi

#11 in Hanoi / #43 in Vietnam

by Richard Mortel from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Ngọc Sơn Temple, located on Hoàn Kiếm Lake in the heart of Hanoi, Vietnam, is a revered historical and cultural site. The temple, whose name translates to "Temple of the Jade Mountain," is dedicated to General Trần Hưng Đạo, a national hero who defeated the Mongol invasions in the 13th century. It also honors other significant figures such as the scholar Nguyễn Văn Siêu and the legendary turtle associated with Hoàn Kiếm Lake. Visitors access the temple via the iconic red Huc Bridge, which adds to the serene and picturesque atmosphere of the site.

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