Built in 1070 to honour Confucius, it became Vietnam's first university in 1076.
History
The temple was founded in 1070. In 1076 the Imperial Academy opened next door, first for royal children and later for gifted students from across the country.
What to see
- Khuê Văn Các pavilion – a symbol of Hanoi.
- 82 doctors' stelae on stone turtles, listing laureates from 1442 to 1779.
- Thiên Quang well in the third courtyard.
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本地朋友会这样提醒你
Arrive before 8:30 to beat the tour groups.
Exam season (May–June) brings crowds of students praying for luck.
The stelae are roped off – please don't touch the turtles.
Cover shoulders and knees inside the shrines.
发现信息过时了？本地人和旅行者一起让这一页保持准确。