Ngọc Sơn Temple


The Ngọc Sơn Temple is located on an islet in Hoàn Kiếm Lake, central Hanoi, Vietnam.

History

The temple was built in early 19th century, originally dedicated to "Three Sages" Wenchang Dijun, Guan Yu and Lü Dongbin. At some point, the national hero, Trần Hưng Đạo, was incorporated into the temple.
From the shore, Thê Húc Bridge leads to the islet. Buildings of the temple include the Tháp Bút, the Đài Nghiên, the Đắc Nguyệt and the Đình Trấn Ba, all of which have symbolic meaning.