Hanoi’s West Lake area boasts a number of beautiful historic temples including the city’s oldest Buddhist temple, a Taoist warrior’s temple, and a tiny island shrine.
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Hanoi’s White Horse Temple (Bach Ma)
Bach Ma, the White Horse Temple, is a very important and historical shrine in Hanoi. This temple is dedicated to the legendary white horse that assisted the ancient emperor found the city of Hanoi. Bach Ma Temple is one of the top free things to do in Hanoi.
Quán Sứ Temple, the Ambassador’s Pagoda – Headquarters of the Vietnamese Sangha
Quan Su Temple, the “Ambassador’s Pagoda” is the headquarters of the Vietnamese Sangha, the country’s official Buddhist leadership. This historic pagoda is a beautiful and serene place to visit in Hanoi’s busy Old Quarter.
Visiting Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Museum
When you are in Hanoi, visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Museum and the Presidential Palace to learn more about the revolutionary leader and father of modern Vietnam.
A Secret Communist Bunker at an Ancient Palace – Tang Long Citadel, Hanoi
A secret Communist bunker beneath an ancient Imperial palace – we visit the Thang Long Imperial Citadel in Hanoi, Vietnam
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