One Pillar Pagoda, Buddhist temple in Ba Dinh district, Hanoi, Vietnam.
The temple stands on a stone pillar within a square pond, with the main structure elevated four meters above the water surface.
Emperor Ly Thai Tong constructed the temple in 1049 after receiving a vision of the Goddess of Mercy presenting him with a son.
The temple structure represents a lotus flower emerging from water, symbolizing the path to enlightenment in Vietnamese Buddhist traditions.
The temple complex remains open daily from sunrise to sunset, requiring visitors to wear long clothing and maintain respectful behavior.
The French military forces destroyed the original structure in 1954, leading to a complete reconstruction using traditional architectural methods in 1955.
Location: Hanoi
GPS coordinates: 21.03574,105.83343
Latest update: May 28, 2025 17:57
Hỏa Lò Prison
1.8 km
Turtle Tower
2.1 km
Temple of the Jade Mountain
2 km
Hanoi Opera House
2.8 km
Saint Joseph Cathedral
1.8 km
National Museum of Vietnamese History
3 km
The Huc Bridge
2.1 km
Dong Xuan Market
1.7 km
Chương Dương Bridge
2.9 km
Bach Ma temple
1.8 km
Quán Sứ Temple
1.8 km
Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts
682 m
Ngọc Lũ drum
2.8 km
Đào Thịnh bronze jar
2.8 km
Vietnamese Women’s Museum
2.3 km
Viet Dong Guildhall
2 km
Vietnam Museum of Revolution
2.9 km
Ô Quan Chưởng
1.9 km
Hoàng Hạ bronze drum
2.8 km
Binh Minh Jazz Club
2.9 km
Rạp Công Nhân
2.5 km
Phố Bích Họa Phùng Hưng
1.4 km
Chợ Long Biên
1.9 km
Heritage House
2.1 km
Hanoi Police Museum
1.8 km
Thang Long Water Puppet Theater
2.1 km
Bronze Lamp in the Shape of a Kneeling Man
2.8 km
Vietnam Contempory Art Theatre - Lotus Water Puppet Center
2 kmReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes