Quan Thanh Temple with its spacious and charming landscape helps highlight the ancient.

Quan Thanh Temple located at a corner of old Co Ngu Road, present-day Thanh Nien Road and Quan Thanh Street, near Hanoi's West and Truc Bach Lakes.

Legend has it that the Temple existed in the south of the To Lich River in the period of Cao Bien, a proconsul of the Chinese Tang Dynasty who built the citadel of Dai La (around 866).

Quan Thanh Temple is not only famous for bronze cast statutes but also the art of wood carving.

Hanoi - temple Den Quan Thanh

Quan Thanh Temple - The architectural structure of the Temple was designed with two layers.

Quan Thanh Temple overview

Quan Thanh Temple, Hanoi, Vietnam is located right at the crossroads of Thanh Nien and Quan Thanh Streets, the center of Hanoi. Tourists come here to see the long-standing ancient architecture of Vietnam’s historical stature.

Quan Thanh Temple was built at the beginning of the Ly Dynasty. And, this unique temple has been restored numerous times, including in 1618, 1677, 1768, 1836, 1843, and 1941. This temple was designated as a national cultural and historical relic in 1962, and it is one of the main destinations on the Hanoi city tour.

Quan Thanh Temple is situated in a beautiful setting with two famous lakes on either side, Truc Bach Lake and West Lake, and inside the temple is a large and impressive bronze statue of Tran Vu.

Quan Thanh Temple is not only a work of art, but it also has historical and architectural significance. And, it is a location where people from the past and present can engage in cultural belief activities. And, every lunar year, on March 3rd, the temple holds a festival so it is much more interesting if you visit this time. Quan Thanh Temple has preserved the original historical culture for future generations for nearly a thousand years.

How to travel to Quan Thanh Temple?

The Quan Thanh Temple is in the heart of Hanoi. And, it is also close to Hanoi’s most famous attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Complex, with HCM Museum, HCM Mausoleum, President Palace, One Pillar Pagoda, and Military Museum. So, it makes it easier for you to gather to visit nearby sites if you visit this Temple. And, if you visit Hanoi, then you should include this impressive temple on your itinerary.

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