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Bach Ma Temple
Sight4.5 · 1 4153.9 · 111≈ 32 minFree entry900 m from the center
Considered the oldest shrine in Hanoi, Bach Ma Temple stands on Hàng Buồm Street in the vibrant Old Quarter. Legend tells that Emperor Lý Thái Tổ founded the sanctuary in 1010 to venerate a mythical White Horse that guided the construction of the Thăng Long Citadel's walls. As the guardian temple of the ancient capital's eastern gate, it impresses with intricate carved wooden colonnades, gilded shrines, and incense-scented courtyards.
Highlights
- Oldest temple in Hanoi, dating back to 1010
- Sacred shrine of the White Horse, protector of the city
- Exquisite traditional carved woodwork and gilded altars
- One of the Four Sacred Guardian Temples of ancient Hanoi
What’s nearby
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