Historical Temple of Literature Quoc Tu Giam is located at 58 Quoc Tu Giam, Dong Da District, Hanoi. Populations of up to 54,331m2 include Minh Duong lake, Giam garden and Noi Tu. 4 sides Van Mieu overlooking 4 streets: Nguyen Thai Hoc, Quoc Tu Giam, Ton Duc Thang and Van Mieu.
To reach the Temple of Literature, visitors can take the inner city bus routes such as 02, 23, 38, 25, 41. Or if using a personal vehicle, from Ho Guom, take Le Thai To Street, turn right to Trang Street Thi, go to Cua Nam and Nguyen Khuyen streets, then turn left to Van Mieu street and come.
Information about visiting monuments:
- Opening hours: 08:00 - 18:00
- Admission fee: VND 20,000 / adult, VND 10,000 / child (Applies to both Vietnamese and foreign guests).
Temple of Literature Quoc Tu Giam lies quietly in the heart of Hanoi
History of the Temple of Literature and Quoc Tu Giam
The Temple of Literature was built in 1070 under King Ly Thanh Tong. If the building was originally built for the purpose of being a place of worship of the saints and masters of Confucianism such as Confucius, Zhou Gong and the four masters and the king's study place, in 1076, Quoc Tu Giam was founded next to become the first university of Vietnam, dedicated to the son and noble families.
In 1253 (the reign of King Tran Thai Tong), Quoc Tu Giam was renamed the National Academy and accepted the children of ordinary civilians with excellent academic ability.
During the reign of King Le Thanh Tong, at Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam began to have beer of those who passed the doctorate.
The great turning point took place in early 1947, when the French bombarded the place with only 2 columns and 4 pieces left, made of stone. Later thanks to renovations and rebuilds and buildings look like today. The current function is mainly to worship Confucius & Chu Van An - the first principal of this school.
Overview of previous Literature works
Overall architecture
The current complex of Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam relics is located on a 54331 m2 site, including many exquisite small architectural works. The monument is designed according to the posted layout for each zone, the architectural style of the early Nguyen Dynasty is clearly shown. The campus is surrounded by mallet bricks, in front of the large gate is a four-pillar that separates the work from the noise and hustle outside life.
In general, the Literature Temple consists of many different sections such as Ho Van, Van Mieu Mon, Dai Trung Mon, Khue Van Cac, Thien Quang Well, Doctor of Dr, Dai Thanh Mon and Thai Hoc. Teachers in the east and west have two rows of 14 rooms. The dormitory for students of the three dormitories are three blocks with 25 rooms each and 2 students each.
Ho Van Chuong (Thai Ho) is located in front of the Temple of Literature. The Temple of Literature is built in the style of Tam Quan, on which there are three words "Temple of Literature" in ancient Chinese characters. Internal area is divided into 5 distinct areas and connected by 1 main door, 2 auxiliary doors on both sides.
Ho Van Van Mieu
Attractions in the Temple of Literature and Quoc Tu Giam
Visit the Temple of Literature and Quoc Tu Giam , visitors turn to visit 5 areas of Internal Temple .
- The first area: The first gate is the Temple of Literature. The gate has two floors, a large lower floor, small upstairs. There are 3 doors in this area: The wide, high middle door has a small sign with the name Dai Trung Mon, 2 side doors inside the door without wings named Thanh Duc Mon and Dat Tai Mon. The top floor of the roof is designed with dragons flanking the moon.
The first area - Temple of Literature- The second area: Khue Van Cac is the second stop, this is a symbol of Hanoi history and tourism. The unique construction architecture has a small ancient form of 4 square pillars below supporting the upper floor, with beautiful wooden structures. Upstairs there are 4 round doors, convenient railing and simple wooden roof supporters. Double-layer tiled roofs form an 8-roofed building, roof edges and flat roof surface.
The loft is an eight-floor square roof, on the four sides of the attic is the round window shaped like the sun's rays. On the left and right of Khue Van are Bi Van Mon and Suc Van Mon leading to two stele houses of Dr..
Admiring the symbol of this Hanoi city, you seem to see a "star Khue" shining.
Khue Van Cac is a symbol of Hanoi tourism- The third area: Go to Thien Quang Well and Dr. Beer garden. With the Khue Van Cac round door structure representing heaven, Thien Quang well represents the earth; There are also people who believe that Thien Quang well is the sun's well. 2 sides are the doctor's beer. The stone tablets placed on the back of the stone tortoise are engraved with the names of the poinsettias, nameplates, detective flowers, emperor, and doctor. At present, there are 82 steles of examination subjects from 1442 to 1779. It can be said that the third area contains the stars of the universe, enlighten human knowledge.
Doctor's beer garden at Van Mieu- The fourth area: The central area of Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam - Dai Thanh Mon. The temple area consists of 2 large works arranged in parallel and successive: The outer building is Bai Bai, the inner court is the Upper Palace. Visitors can come here to offer incense for Confucius, Tu Phoi (Nhan Tu, Tang Tu, Tu Tu, Manh Tu), Chu Cong and That thirteen gentle sages. To the left and right of the temple are the two rows of Ta Vu and Huu Vu, forming a U-shaped architectural cluster.
Bai Duong building in Dai Thanh Mon- The fifth area: Thai Hoc housing area - a place to train talented people of the dynasties. The building includes Tien Duong and Hau Duong worshiping kings Ly Thanh Tong, Ly Nhan Tong, Le Thanh Tong and Quoc Tu Giam Chu Van An's enterprise. In addition, the 5th area now displays materials that show the tradition of filial piety and respect for teachers of generations through the dynasties.
Thai Hoc building at Van MieuIn addition, in the relic area, there is a gift shop selling souvenirs showing a unique culture for tourists to buy as souvenirs or to give gifts to friends and relatives.
The meaning of Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam
Not merely a school relic - where visitors learn more interesting historical knowledge or discover unique architecture; Temple of Literature Quoc Tu Giam is like a torch to light the traditional fondness for learning of Vietnamese people. From admiring the golden table of their fathers, many young people have more motivation to explore and explore the knowledge of humanity.
Every Tet holiday, tourists come here to pray for a favorable path to study and examination. This is also the time for the poetry festivals, for the word to take place. Excellent and excellent students are rewarded on this land.
When visiting the Temple of Literature Quoc Tu Giam , you also have the opportunity to see the daily art shows at the Tien Thai Road, such as traditional music and dance with ethnic performances served at the request of the du. guest.
Some things to note when visiting the Temple of Literature
- This is a national heritage, you absolutely do not destroy, damage antiques, invasive landscape landscape. Especially do not rub the turtle's head, write on or stand, sit on the stele ...
- Dress politely, avoid clothes that are too short. Going to the temple without hat.
- Preserve the living together and protect the landscape and environment, avoid breaking trees, picking flowers, fishing, littering ...
- Speak politely, do not cause disorder; offering ceremony, burning incense at the prescribed place.
- Filming activities can only be done with the consent of the site leaders.
- Not to bring weapons, explosives and inflammables into Van Mieu area.
- Prohibit superstitious activities, gambling, fraud ...
After many ups and downs of the Capital, Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam still exists as a symbol of Vietnamese culture and education. If you have the opportunity to travel to the capital, do not forget to schedule a visit to this place on your journey.
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