Tran Quoc Pagoda

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Hanoi Afternoon City Tour with Lunch: Tran Quoc Pagoda, Temple of Literature & Hoa Lo Prison
Tours • Hanoi

Hanoi Afternoon City Tour with Lunch: Tran Quoc Pagoda, Temple of Literature & Hoa Lo Prison

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5.0 / 5
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£ 22.20
Hanoi Sightseeing Double-Decker Bus Ticket by City Sightseeing
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Hanoi Sightseeing Double-Decker Bus Ticket by City Sightseeing

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All-in-One Full-day Hanoi: Incense Village, City Tour & Train Street
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All-in-One Full-day Hanoi: Incense Village, City Tour & Train Street

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£ 39.75
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Hanoi Half Day Tour With Train Street Visit & Food by Vintage Army Jeep
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Hanoi Half Day Tour With Train Street Visit & Food by Vintage Army Jeep

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4.9 / 5
(469) • 6K+ booked
£ 39.75
Ha Noi Hop On Hop Off Pass
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Ha Noi Hop On Hop Off Pass

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£ 4.19
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Tour Guide Service in Ha Noi
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Tour Guide Service in Ha Noi

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4.8 / 5
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£ 24.20
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Hanoi Jeep City Tour with Ao Dai Female Guides
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Hanoi Jeep City Tour with Ao Dai Female Guides

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4.9 / 5
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£ 21.65
Female Riders in Ao Dai: Hanoi Sunset & Nightlife Experience by Motorbike
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Female Riders in Ao Dai: Hanoi Sunset & Nightlife Experience by Motorbike

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5.0 / 5
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£ 32.39
Explore Hanoi city in a day
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Explore Hanoi city in a day

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4.4 / 5
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£ 23.09
Custom Private Tour: Ha Noi Full-Day Tour with Vietnamese/English Speaking Driver
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Custom Private Tour: Ha Noi Full-Day Tour with Vietnamese/English Speaking Driver

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3.0 / 5
(2) • 50+ booked
£ 18.40
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Hanoi Half Day City Tour
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Hanoi Half Day City Tour

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Hanoi Instagram Private Tour by Motorbike or Car
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Hanoi Instagram Private Tour by Motorbike or Car

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4.9 / 5
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£ 23.29

Where to stay in Tran Quoc Pagoda

Serenity Diamond Hotel
Hotels • Hanoi

Serenity Diamond Hotel

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£ 24.38
Carillon Boutique Hotel
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Carillon Boutique Hotel

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4.6 / 5
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£ 37.26
Mia Casa by Satori
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Mia Casa by Satori

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4.7 / 5
(34)
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£ 30.53
Crescendo Urban Stay
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Crescendo Urban Stay

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4.2 / 5
(48)
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£ 16.78
Maison D'Hanoi Hotel
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Maison D'Hanoi Hotel

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4.2 / 5
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£ 16.02
£ 16.6
Bendecir Hotel & Spa
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Bendecir Hotel & Spa

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£ 41.13
Hanoi Central Park Hotel
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Hanoi Central Park Hotel

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£ 21.57
Anatole Hotel Hanoi
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Anatole Hotel Hanoi

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£ 90.08
Hanoi Calido Hotel
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Hanoi Calido Hotel

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4.4 / 5
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£ 32.63
Asia Cozy House
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Asia Cozy House

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4.2 / 5
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£ 8.43
REY Hotel Hanoi
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REY Hotel Hanoi

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4.6 / 5
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£ 68.98
Prince II Hotel
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Prince II Hotel

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3.8 / 5
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£ 19.04

Transport to & from Tran Quoc Pagoda

Hanoi - Sapa Bus by HK Buslines
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Hanoi - Sapa Bus by HK Buslines

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4.4 / 5
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Hanoi - Sapa Cabin Sleeper Bus by G8 Open Tour
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Hanoi - Sapa Cabin Sleeper Bus by G8 Open Tour

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Hanoi - Sapa Bus Seating Limousine Bus by HK Buslines
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Hanoi - Sapa Bus Seating Limousine Bus by HK Buslines

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Hanoi - Sapa Deluxe Sleeper train by Damitrans Express
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Hanoi - Sapa Deluxe Sleeper train by Damitrans Express

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4.0 / 5
(195) • 10K+ booked
£ 25.79
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Ha Noi - Sapa Royal Cabin Bus by Sao Viet
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Ha Noi - Sapa Royal Cabin Bus by Sao Viet

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3.9 / 5
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Hanoi - Ninh Binh/ Tam Coc/Trang An/ Bai Dinh Minivan by Duy Khang Limousine
Buses • Hanoi (From Hanoi, Ninh Binh)

Hanoi - Ninh Binh/ Tam Coc/Trang An/ Bai Dinh Minivan by Duy Khang Limousine

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3.4 / 5
(171) • 4K+ booked
£ 6.19
Hanoi - Sapa Sleeper Bus by Interbus Line
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Hanoi - Sapa Sleeper Bus by Interbus Line

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4.6 / 5
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Hanoi to Sapa Sleeper Train Ticket
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Hanoi to Sapa Sleeper Train Ticket

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4.3 / 5
(2.4K) • 80K+ booked
£ 28.55
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The Hanoi Train - Ha Noi's 5 Gates Heritage Train
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The Hanoi Train - Ha Noi's 5 Gates Heritage Train

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4.4 / 5
(99) • 3K+ booked
£ 18.95
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Hanoi - Sapa Limousine Minivan by Sapaking
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Hanoi - Sapa Limousine Minivan by Sapaking

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4.2 / 5
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£ 10.49
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Ha Noi - Sapa Seating Limousine Bus And Vice Versa
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Ha Noi - Sapa Seating Limousine Bus And Vice Versa

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4.4 / 5
(3.6K) • 80K+ booked
£ 14.55
Shared Minibus to Trang An, Bai Dinh, Tam Coc, Ninh Binh from Ha Noi & Vice Versa
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Shared Minibus to Trang An, Bai Dinh, Tam Coc, Ninh Binh from Ha Noi & Vice Versa

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£ 5.69
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Thang Long Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi
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Thang Long Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi

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4.5 / 5
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Lotus Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi
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Lotus Water Puppet Show Ticket in Hanoi

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 Lang Toi (My Village) Show Ticket in Ha Noi
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Lang Toi (My Village) Show Ticket in Ha Noi

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Hanoi Luggage Storage Service by WhaleLO
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Hanoi Luggage Storage Service by WhaleLO

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4.6 / 5
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Vietnam e-Visa Service
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Vietnam e-Visa Service

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4.6 / 5
(18) • 600+ booked
£ 27.99
Vietnam VIP Fast Track (SGN · HAN · PQC · DAD Airports)
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Vietnam VIP Fast Track (SGN · HAN · PQC · DAD Airports)

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4.4 / 5
(70) • 2K+ booked
£ 23.95

Tran Quoc Pagoda Reviews

Klook User
2026-05-04 08:43:48
Fantastic 5.0
Honestly such a solid afternoon. Tran Quoc Pagoda was super peaceful and the temple of literature is a must-see for the architecture alone. Hoa Lo prison was pretty intense but really eye-opening... definitely glad we had a guide to explain everything. perfect way to spend a few hours if u want to see the main spots without walking everywhere yourself. totally worth it!
클룩 고객
2026-08-02 02:02:05
Fantastic 5.0
To wrap up our Sapa trip with my nieces and nephews living in Hanoi, Vietnam, we took a one-day city tour bus around Hanoi. I was a bit worried because it had been raining since morning, but we decided to go out and wait it out over lunch. The weather cleared up, so we immediately booked tickets, exchanged them at the booth, and boarded the bus, which was incredibly convenient. The city tour was enjoyable and informative, with audio commentary available in various languages via headphones at each famous spot, and the estimated one-hour duration flew by. I was very satisfied with the open-air view from the second floor and the air conditioning, which made it comfortable even in the hot midday sun.
Klook User
2026-09-24 10:07:30
Fantastic 5.0
This package tour was an amazing experience! Our tour guide, Harley, was incredibly approachable and knowledgeable about every place we visited. He struck the perfect balance between sharing insightful information and keeping us entertained with great jokes. Harley also made sure no one felt left out during the entire trip. To top it off, he has a great eye for photography and captures fantastic group photos! touring with them was a truly wonderful experience.
Klook客路用户
2026-09-14 13:01:55
Fantastic 5.0
Our Tour Guide was Travis and our Driver was Mr Ming. Travis did an awesome job of keeping the whole trip entertaining by giving us a good and in-depth explanation of the history of each famous destination of Vietnam with great English! Mr Ming was able to being us to each destination quickly and effeciently with safety. Even with the jeep being manual drive, the ride was pretty smooth. Both also took the care and time to ensure everyone was safe. We were even given free ponchos to protect us from the rain. Overall, both of the did a great job to make our experience the best even with the rain.
Klook会員
2026-09-23 23:53:30
Fantastic 5.0
It was the final day of my solo trip. I suddenly booked this tour two days in advance because I wanted to learn more about Vietnam and have someone who speaks Japanese guide me around. Since it was a female guide, Ngoc took care of me one-on-one. Even though I didn't have much of a plan, she made great suggestions, and we were able to visit various museums and shops. (We got around using Grab, so it's a good idea to have the app installed!) At the very end, I made a selfish request to go to a massage parlor. It seemed to be a place she frequented, so I was able to get a slight discount. Traveling alone, it's hard to take pictures of yourself, but she took photos of me at all the key spots. Ngoc was charming and kept smiling until the very end, making my last day extremely fulfilling and soothing. Thank you so much!!
Rrianne ******
2026-09-22 13:34:54
Fantastic 5.0
I had a wonderful time with Trang, our tour guide. This tour was very worth it given the experiences you get — it is food, culture, scenery all-in-one. I was not able to capture all the scenes but it felt like we were able to see all of Hanoi. Being on a jeep made it more fun. Trang is very helpful and took lovely photos. I highly recommend this tour :)
Judeben ****
2026-07-03 16:41:30
Fantastic 5.0
I had a good experience. I was able to see the significant landmarks of Hanoi. I had a wrong timing because it was too hot that time. I suggest that you take the bus around 5:00 PM onwards and see the landmarks with the lights on.
Padmalochan ******
2026-09-12 09:37:00
Fantastic 5.0
Had a wonderful experience! I would highly recommend this tour if you’re genuinely interested in exploring the cultural and economic contrasts across Hanoi—from the modern western areas and Old Quarter to Banana Island. Charlie is an incredibly knowledgeable guide who kept us engaged and enlightened throughout the journey. Join this experience and make your Hanoi trip even more unforgettable!
Annabelle ****************
2026-09-24 14:02:36
Fantastic 5.0
I had a beautiful experience with Luna Ao Dai Female Guide She’s so kind and sweet and most of all she’s so knowledgeable.She knows the assignment..I loved how patient she is in taking me a pictures .It’s a 100/10 for me..

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What to know about Tran Quoc Pagoda

Immerse yourself in the serene beauty and rich history of Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, Vietnam. Nestled on a small islet in West Lake, this sacred site offers a unique cultural experience for travelers seeking spiritual enlightenment and tranquility. With a history spanning over 1500 years, this historic pagoda holds a significant role in the country's development and attracts visitors from around the globe. Located on a serene island in West Lake, this historic pagoda offers a tranquil escape from the bustling city life, with its harmonious architecture and picturesque surroundings.
Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi, Vietnam

Remarkable Landmarks and Must-Visit Sights

Tran Quoc Pagoda

Tran Quoc Pagoda is renowned for its deep cultural and Buddhist values, offering a serene ambiance and stunning scenery. Explore the three main houses, the sacred Bodhi Tree, and the priceless antiques, including the beautiful statue of Buddha entering Nirvana.

Long-standing history

Tran Quoc Pagoda boasts a history of 1,500 years, making it the oldest pagoda in Hanoi. Originally built in 541, the pagoda has undergone various relocations and renovations, becoming an iconic symbol of Buddhism in the city.

Marvelous architectural complex

The pagoda's architectural design reflects the beauty of Eastern traditions, featuring intricate woodwork, gracefully curved roofs, and delicate ornamentation. Highlights include the 11-storey Stupa, the Front House with a stunning statue of Shakyamuni Buddha, the Incense Burning House for prayers, and the Stele House preserving historical records.

Cultural and Historical Significance

Tran Quoc Pagoda serves as a spiritual center in Hanoi, embodying centuries of Buddhist traditions and beliefs. Explore the pagoda's historical artifacts, architectural marvels, and serene ambiance to gain a deeper understanding of Vietnamese culture.

History and Culture

Constructed in 541 under King Ly Nam De's reign, Tran Quoc Pagoda has a rich history as the former capital of Buddhism during the Tran dynasty. Its architecture, resembling ancient temples in Hanoi, symbolizes luck and prosperity with its three main houses.

Architectural Beauty

Marvel at the pagoda's architecture, designed to complement the surrounding water landscape. Enjoy stunning sunset views from the temple grounds and appreciate the timeless elegance of this sacred site.

Local Cuisine

While at Tran Quoc Pagoda, savor the flavors of traditional Vietnamese cuisine at nearby eateries. Indulge in local dishes like pho, banh mi, and fresh spring rolls to experience the authentic taste of Hanoi.

Culinary Delights

After exploring the pagoda, indulge in popular local dishes around West Lake. Sample unique flavors and must-try foods in the nearby Tây Hồ District for a complete cultural experience.