Ngoc Son Temple
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Label : Top Attraction
Tags : Temple
Timings : 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Time Required : 1 - 2 hours
Entry Fee : Adults: VND 30,000Students: VND 15,000
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Ngoc Son Temple, Hanoi Overview
Ngoc Son Temple, also known as the Temple of the Jade Mountain, is a historic and picturesque temple situated on a small island in the heart of Hoan Kiem Lake. The main temple building features intricate designs, ornate carvings, and vibrant colors, reflecting traditional Vietnamese architecture. Visitors can admire altars, statues, and historical artifacts inside the temple while soaking in the serene atmosphere.
One of the notable highlights within Ngoc Son Temple is the preserved remains of a giant turtle, believed to have lived in Hoan Kiem Lake and associated with local legends. The temple also houses historical relics, calligraphy, and artifacts that showcase Vietnam's cultural and religious heritage.
Located to the north of Hoan Kiem Lake, this temple was dedicated to General Tran Hung Dao who defeated the Mongols in the 13th century, La To who was a saint and Van Xuong, a scholar. The name 'Ngoc Son' translates to 'the Temple of Jade Mountain' and it is a beautiful sight to see. To reach Ngoc Son Temple, visitors cross the iconic red-painted, classical-style wooden bridge called Huc Bridge (Rising Sun Bridge), which adds to the temple's charm and provides a scenic approach.
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History
Architecture
The Pen Tower is a stone pinnacle molded like a brush. The Ink Slab is a stone Slab held up by three Stone frogs. The Pen Tower and Ink Slab are testaments of Education and Literacy and see a huge influx of devout students who visit the sanctuary to petition God for stellar evaluations in their examinations.
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The Huc Bridge is a scarlet bridge held by 32 columns. It extends over the Hoan Kiem Lake and opens up toward the start of the main temple. The inside of the temple is comprised of two structures. The North structure houses statuettes of General Tran Hung Dao and Van Xuong and the Southern facing structure houses a statue of the Buddha. The distinctive statues are proof of the differing convictions of the Vietnamese.
Significance of the Temple
This temple is full of symbols which denote the rich heritage of the temple as well as trying to put across the thoughts and souls of scholars of the era. In addition to all this, the powers of the Temple - and that of the scholars it honours even helps students before their exams! Every exam season you will be able to see hundreds of students lining up outside the Temple to pray for good grades in their exams!
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Important Travel Tips
- It's very easy to miss the ticketing counter. You can find it right before the Huc Bridge, outside of the Temple gates.
- Every morning, at around 5:00 AM, you can see the residents of the Temple taking exercising by the lake. This is also said to be the most calming time to be around the Temple.
- Keep an eye out for the endangered large soft-shell turtles that reside in the lake surrounding the Temple.
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