Slide quan thanh temple

Legend has it that Quan Thanh Temple was established during the reign of Emperor Ly Thai To (reigned 1010–1028) and was dedicated to Tran Vu. Deity of the North in Taoism, whose symbols of power are the serpent and turtle.

QUAN THANH

TEMPLE

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History of Quan Thanh Temple

 Legend has it that Quan Thanh Temple was

established during the reign of Emperor Ly Thai To (reigned 1010–1028) and was dedicated to Tran

Vu Deity of the North in Taoism, whose symbols

of power are the serpent and turtle

 It is one of the Four Sacred Temples that were built in four directions to protect the capital from malevolent spirits Quan Thanh protects from the North

Location of Quan Thanh Temple

Location of Quan Thanh Temple

Quan Thanh Temple has been renovated several times

Quan Thanh Temple’s

architectural style

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Quan Thanh Temple’s architectural style

Quan Thanh Temple’s architectural style

Huyen Thien Tran Vu

Works Of Art Carved

Animal Symbolism

In the courtyard there is a brick oven where people burn fake money

By tradition, Hanoians often come to Quan Thanh Temple

on the occasion of TET or the first and fifteenth of each lunar month (new and full moon respectively) to worship

and pray for health, luck and happiness

Vovinam

The temple is open daily from 08:00 a.m to 05:00 p.m

Entrance fee: VND 10,000 ($0.5)

“When in Rome, do as the Romans do”