Built on a southern peninsula of West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda is one of the oldest pagodas in Hanoi.

Tran Quoc Pagoda by night.

Since its construction in the sixth century, Tran Quoc Pagoda was moved several times and given different names.

Visiting Tran Quoc pagoda travelers have a chance to enjoy intricate architecture in the harmony of surrounding green trees, emerald lake, forming a beautiful landscape.

Tran Quoc pagoda was built in 541 and completed in 545 under the reign of King Ly Nam De with the original name is Khai Quoc (Founding Nation).

Buddha in Stupa at Tran Quoc Pagoda

From Tran Quoc pagoda you could take a leisurely walk to the nearby Quan Thanh temple, West lake and Truc Bach lake.

Tran Quoc Pagoda overview

Tran Quoc Pagoda is an ancient pagoda in Hanoi, Vietnam. This well-known pagoda is located on a peninsula to the south of West Lake, at the end of Thanh Nien Street in Hanoi’s Ba Dinh District.

This pagoda has always been the Buddhist center of Thang Long and the Tran dynasty. And, with its historical and architectural values so it is a very sacred place that attracts a lot of Buddhist faithful, tourists, and domestic and foreign tourists.

Tran Quoc Pagoda’s history

Tran Quoc Pagoda is known as Khai Quoc Pagoda during the Ly Nam De Dynasty (541 – 547). During the Le Thai Tong dynasty (1440-1442), it is An Quoc Pagoda. And, it is Kim Ngu Pagoda during the Kinh Le Kinh Tong dynasty (1600 – 1618). Then it is referred to as Tran Quoc Pagoda.

Because there are many people living around this pagoda during the Hai Ba Trung (40 – 43) period, it still has many different caves and a lot of big trees that covered Tran Quoc Pagoda. So there were some valuable animals around at the time.

Tran Quoc Pagoda is one of the most sacred pagodas with very beautiful sightseeing. It was the place for kings to visit and pray on the fifteenth days of the lunar months, festivals, and New Year. And, there were many palaces to be built, especially during the Ly and Tran dynasties, to serve as kings’ resting places.

When you visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, you will not only pray but will also be immersed in an environment of art and nature, which will make you very happy. And, like all other pagodas, this one must strictly adhere to Buddhist principles.

Since 1989, Tran Quoc Pagoda has been designated as a National historical and cultural relic due to its historical and architectural value. So, Tran Quoc pagoda is now not only a sacred site but also a popular tourist destination for sightseeing and prayer, so don’t miss it on your trip to Hanoi or the Hanoi city tour.

How to travel to Tran Quoc Pagoda?

Tran Quoc Pagoda is located in the center of Hanoi, at the end of Thanh Nien Street, near the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which you must see if you visit Hanoi, making it easy for you to explore this ancient pagoda as part of your Hanoi City Tour or on your own.

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