Pagodas
Pagodas in Vietnam. Places tagged for it include Hanoi, Hue, and Ninh Binh. Sights include Hoan Kiem Lake, Temple of Literature, and Bai Dinh Pagoda.
Attractions
- Hoan Kiem Lake
The lake at the center of the visitor city, with Ngoc Son Temple on a small island.
- Temple of Literature
A Confucian temple and Vietnam’s first national university, with quiet courtyards west of the old commercial streets.
- Bai Dinh Pagoda
A very large modern pagoda complex. Go if you want scale; skip it if you are short on time.
- Hoa Lu
The temples of an early Vietnamese capital, in a valley of limestone.
- Thien Mu Pagoda
The riverside pagoda west of the citadel, recognizable by its octagonal tower.
- West Lake
A large lake north of the center, with pagodas, cafes, and lotus in season.
