Trip Planner:   Asia  /  Vietnam  /  Hanoi  /  Chua Tran Quoc

Chua Tran Quoc, Hanoi

4.2

#7 of 37 in Historic Sites in Hanoi

Religious Site Tourist Spot

• ©
• ©
• ©
• © +6
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©
• ©

View the ornate architectural style of Chua Tran Quoc, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi. King Ly Nam De commissioned the temple's construction on the bank of the Red River in 541, which took four years to complete. In 1615, King Le Kinh Tong transported the temple to the Kim Ngu islet. When touring this historic complex, take note of its pagodas' red color, which indicates prosperity and luck, as well as the many 17th-century relics, symbolic flower statues, and Indian Bodhi tree. The water surrounding the site makes it particularly photogenic. Arrange your visit to Chua Tran Quoc and discover more family-friendly attractions in Hanoi using our Hanoi trip planning tool.

more less

Create an itinerary including Chua Tran Quoc

Start planning

Unable to display map at this time. Please try again later.

© OpenMapTiles © OpenStreetMap contributors

Chua Tran Quoc Reviews

Rate this attraction

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating

1,116 reviews

Google

4.4

facebook

4.5

152 likes

• By feltroneu

  A very nice place to visit in Hanoi. Can easily see the pagoda from outside. It is also the best place to take photo to the pagoda. The architectures inside are well maintained. We can felt the...  more »

• By timmind

  On nice day, a leisurely walk along the bridge between Truc Bach an West Lake is a fine respite from the crowded streets of the old quarter. Enjoy this small complex, the tiny rock gardens are...  more »

See more on TripAdvisor »

Google

• By Aurora Dancyger

  Very beautiful. The lake is stunning setting. A little quieter and able to appreciate without quite so much noise! The tourist hop on hop off bus stops here, was a pleasant way to be introduced to some of the more well known sights. The pagoda is definitely worth seeing, not just for a quick pic.

  more less
• By Jared Guyer

  There may be some amazing history I was not aware of, but when you compare this temple against some of the others in SE Asia it’s definitely rather average. I enjoyed my visit and admired that there was an active practicing Buddhist community there. I wouldn’t suggest going to far out of your way to visit.

  more less

See more on Google »

Plan your trip to Hanoi

• Get a personalized plan

  A complete day-by-day itinerary
  based on your preferences

• Customize it

  Refine your plan. We'll find the
  best routes and schedules

• Book it

  Choose from the best hotels
  and activities. Up to 50% off

• Manage it

  Everything in one place.
  Everyone on the same page.