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Temple of Literature: The First University in Hanoi
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  • Updated By bpacker on January 25, 2005
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  • Entrance to the Temple of Literature - Hanoi
    Entrance to the Temple of
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    This place existed for more than 700 years as a center for Confucian learning and it's a a must see for those who are interested in classical Chinese/vietanamese architecture. If you're there, look out for the 82 stone diplomas on tortoises bearing the names and birthplaces of 1,306 students who scrapped thru' the university's tough examinations. Like the one-pillar pagoda, some parts of this place was built after the original parts were destroyed during the French War. Admission Fee: 10,000 VND (US66˘) Opening Times: Daily 8am-5pm

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  • Address: Quoc Tu Giam St, Dong Da District

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    Temple of Literature: Temple of Literature
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  • Updated By richiecdisc on December 29, 2004
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    ornate Temple of
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    by richiecdisc
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    This is a quiet oasis right in the heart of busy and often hectic Hanoi. It is also one of the few remaining examples of ancient Vietnamese architecture and is considered perhaps the city’s greatest cultural sight. Founded in 1070, it became the country’s first university in 1076 to educate the sons of mandarins. A stelae naming the birth places and achievements of those receiving their doctorate here is one of the temple’s highlights. There are five separate courtyards and the complex is quite large so allow ample time to enjoy its contemplative grounds. Admission is 20,000 dong ($1.25) and open 8am-5pm daily.

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  • Address: Intersection of Van Mieu & Pho Quoc Tu Giam
  • Directions: It is a nice 2 km stroll west of Hoan Kiem Lake.

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    Temple of Literature: The temple of Literature
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  • By SirRichard on October 6, 2003
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  • A view of the garden - Hanoi
    A view of the garden
    by SirRichard
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    This nice beautiful temple is an oasis in the traffic chaotic Hanoi streets. Founded in 1070, it was dedicated to Confucious and literature famous men. It housed Vietnam's 1st University in 1076. It has several buildings and patios, all of them beautiful, but I can't tell U what's inside, as I arrived late and couldn't visit it :-((

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  • Address: Pho Quoc Tu Giam
  • Directions: 2kms west of the Hoan Kiem Lake, near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

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    Temple of Literature: Knowledge is life!
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  • By Gillybob on October 23, 2006
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  • Entrance in harmony - Hanoi
    Entrance in harmony
    by Gillybob
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    The Temple of Literature is dedicated to Confucious. Founded in the 11th century, this is the site of Vietnam's first university, built to educate Vietnam's administrative and warrior classes. A visit here will leave you relaxed, even in the centre of Hanoi! The gardens and grounds are tranquil. Stone stalae record the achievements of past pupils in their acquisition of doctorates from this ancient university.

  • Address: Pho Van Mieu, Corner of Pho Quoc Tu Giam, Hanoi

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    Temple of Literature: Only Scholars Need Apply...
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  • Updated By sailor_p on November 30, 2005
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  • A place for the academically-inclined - Hanoi
    A place for the
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    If you have the calibre to be a scholar, the Temple of Literature is just the place for you!!! The Temple of Literature is slated as the first university in Vietnam. Founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, the institution was established to honour scholars and men of literary accomplishment. Between 1442 and 1778, about 116 examinations were conducted on the premise. Today, the Temple of Literature is a well-visited place by tourists and locals who wish to pray for their children to excel in examinations. So, only scholars need to apply...

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  • Address: Pho Quoc Tu Giam
  • Directions: The Temple of Literature is about 2km west of Hoan Kiem Lake.

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    Temple of Literature: Temple of Literature
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  • Updated By imstress on June 15, 2005
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    Temple of Literature
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    Temple of Literature or Van Mieu is the oldest university in Vietnam and in the world. It has been recently restored. The original purpose was the worship of the sages and saints of Confusianism but was turned into a college 6 years later. The temple contains 5 courtyards connected to each other by portals. The main gate, Khue Van Ca (pavillion of Literature), Dai Thanh Mon (Gate of Great Synthesis), Thien Quang Tinh (the Well of Heaven's Clarity), 82 tortise carrying stone steles. It was belived that if you rub the head of all the 82 tortise steles, you will be blessed. Altars worshiping Confucius can be seen and there are sincere young worshippers that i have seen. Entrance fees 5,000 VND Broucher 3,000 VND

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  • Address: Quoc Tu Giam Street

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    Temple of Literature: Khuc Van Cac Pavilion at the temple of Literature
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  • Updated By guell on November 21, 2007
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  • Khuc Van Cac Pavilion at the Temple of Literature - Hanoi
    Khuc Van Cac Pavilion at
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    The Temple of Literature is Vietnam’s historical seat of learning and is the most sacred place for the disciples of Confucius. It is one of the few remaining buildings from the original city founded by Emperor Ly Thanth Tong in the 11th century and is a well-preserved example of Vietnamese architecture. It became the site of the country’s first university in 1076. Consisting of a complex of small buildings and five walled courtyards, it was an exclusive establishment teaching the principles of Confucius. Over a period of 900 years thousands of Vietnamese scholars graduated from the university. Legend has it that scholars composed poems while drinking wine at The Khuc Van Cac Pavillion pictured here. Opening time: Open daily from 7.30am to 6pm (summer), and 8am to 5pm (winter) Admission: 12,000d, and 20,000d for an English-speaking guide

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  • Address: 66 Nguyen Thai Hoc, Dong Da District

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    Temple of Literature: Seat of learning--Temple of Literature
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  • By Applelyn on April 26, 2006
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    In it, you can find a temple built in 1070 to worship the Philosopher Confucius and an institute established in 1076 to teach the doctrines of Confucius. The temple of literature testifies the cultural heritage from China and represents independence and national culture and values. You can see a mixture of Vietnamese and Chinese influences on its architecture. Its 82 stone diplomas with tortoises were erected between 1484 and 1780 to bear the names of its 1306 Laureates. Some parts of the temple were destroyed during the War and was reconstructed but as a whole, it still tells the original story. Admission fee is 5000VND and an English brouchure is 3000VND. It opens daily from 8am to 5pm.

  • Address: Quoc Tu Giam Street
  • Phone: (844) 845 2917
  • Directions: Drop at Tran Quy Cap Station(train) and walk along Nguyen Khuyen. At the T-junction, turn left into Van Mieu and then turn right at Quoc Tu Giam. Or from the station, take a cyclo for about 10 000 VND.

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    Temple of Literature: Higher Learning
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  • By fachd on November 30, 2007
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  • The main entrance only for the Emperor - Hanoi
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    King Ly Thanh Tong founded the Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam the temple of Literature in 1070 to dedicate Confucius teachings and to pay tribute to education. Six years later became the first university of Vietnam and used for training talented men for the nation. It was a place for higher learning in the Mandarin tradition. In the temple there are number of courtyards which separated by wall and gates. In the courtyards you will see pond covered with lilies, bonzai trees. The complex is quite large. The temple is surrounded by picturesque garden, manicured lawn and large trees which provide shades. The middle footpath with low hedges in both sides will guide you to the different part of the temple. In either side of the temple there are large tortoises engrave with list of people who graduated with their names, dates and places of birth who achieved doctorates. The Temple of Literature with Chinese architecture is well kept considering it was built in the in the 11th century. After the hustle, bustle and the chaotic of Hanoi traffic, it was quite relieved to visit one of the tourist attractions as it was nice, quite and relaxing. Cost: 5,000 dong

  • Address: Cnr of Quoc Tu Giam and Ton Duc Thang Street
  • Phone: 844 845 2917

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    Temple of Literature: An ancient university
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  • Updated By SPW on August 5, 2003
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    Temple of Literature
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    The Temple of Literature dates back to the Eleveth Century and was where mandarins were trained in the Confucian manner. It has several courtyards one of which contains a number of stone tortoises bearing stelae inscribed with the names of graduates. The inner most courtyard contains the temple dedicated to Confucius.

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  • Directions: At the corner of Pho Quoc Tu Giam and PhoVan Mieu

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