Tran Quoc Pagoda

Where it is & how to get there

• Taxi: About 15 minutes from the Old Quarter.
• Access: A short causeway links the island to Thanh Nien road.
• Dress: Cover shoulders and knees.

The story of Tran Quoc Pagoda

The pagoda dates back about 1,500 years and was moved to this island in the 17th century. Its 11-storey tower holds small Buddha statues in each window.

West Lake, the largest lake in Hanoi, surrounds it, and the lakeside road is a favourite place for locals to watch the sunset.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Visit at sunset and walk along the lake.
• Walk or cycle along the lakeshore afterwards.
• Visit quietly; it is an active place of worship.

What's around Tran Quoc Pagoda

• West LakeHanoi's biggest lake.
• Truc Bach LakeSmall lake across the road.
• Quan Thanh Temple5-minute walk.
• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum10 minutes by taxi.

Questions travellers ask