Temple
of literature
History
The Temple of Literature is about 10 minutes
away from Hoan Kiem lake. It was constructed in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong’s
dynasty, first to honor Confucius and nowadays to celebrate the doctorates and
high rank scholars of Vietnam. In 1076, King Ly Nhan Tong continued the work
and built Quoc Tu Giam as the first university of Vietnam.
Structure
The temple is divided into five court yard,
each with its own significance and history. The first courtyard stretches from
the main gate to Dai Trung gate; the second stands out with Khue Van Cac
pavilion. If you notice well, you will find the pavilion symbol on all street
signs of Hanoi. The third courtyard is where doctor names was listed on a
tombstone above tortoise backs.
There are a total of 82 tombstones, with names
and origins of 1307 doctors, corresponding to 82 examination courses from 1442
to 1779. If you visit the temple at the beginning of the year or in May when
many important examinations take place, you will catch sights of numerous
students who come and rub the tortoise head. Such an act is believed to bring
them luck to pass the test.
The fourth courtyard is dedicated for
Confucius and his 72 honoured students, as well as Chu Van An- a famous
teachers known for his devotion to teaching. This is also where local
authorities choose to cherish brilliant students in Hanoi, like those with top
entrance results to university or top graduation outcomes. The last and also
furthest courtyard is Thai Hoc house, which used to be Quoc Tu Giam- the first
university of Vietnam. Thai Hoc house holds a small collection of old time
costumes for students and mandarins, as well as explaining the process of
taking and passing the national examination.
If you are keen on architecture, Temple of
literature has one of the most typical architecture style for centuries in
Vietnam, composed of wood and tiles. Along the pass way is hundred-year-old
trees that have witnessed ups and downs of history.
Entrance
Fee
The entrance fee for the complex is 10,000 VND
(about 50 US cents). Opening hours: 8:30 to 11:30 and 13:30 to 16:30 every day
except Monday and national holidays.
How to
get there
It’s only takes 10 minutes by taxi from Hanoi Victory Hotel.
Hanoi Victory Hotel is one of the greatest three stars hotels in Hanoi
Address: 3 Hang Quat street ,
Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Tel: + 84 4 3938 2666
Website: http://www.hanoivictoryhotel.com
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