Quán Thánh Temple, Taoist temple in Tây Hồ, Vietnam
The temple contains a black bronze statue of General Tran Vu, measuring three meters in height, displaying exceptional metalwork from ancient Vietnamese craftsmen.
Built during the Ly Dynasty between 1010 and 1225, the temple represents the northern defense point of Hanoi through its dedication to Tran Vu.
The temple maintains religious ceremonies throughout the year where participants burn incense, offer fruits, and pray to General Tran Vu for protection.
The temple opens daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with an entrance fee of 10,000 VND, and includes informational signs in Vietnamese and English.
Local residents bring small bronze bells to the temple during the first and fifteenth day of each lunar month for spiritual cleansing rituals.
Location: Tây Hồ
GPS coordinates: 21.04311,105.83651
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:14
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