Experts' Choice Award Ngoc Son Temple
What the experts agree on
Perched on a tiny island in Hoan Kiem Lake, this serene 18th-century shrine is Hanoi's most photographed temple, accessible via an iconic red bridge. Its picturesque setting makes it unmissable.
“Hanoi's most visited temple sits pretty on a delightful little island in the northern part of Hoan Kiem Lake.”
– Lonely Planet
Afar Magazine "On Jade Island on Hoan Kiem Lake, this picturesque 18th-century shrine is perhaps the city's most beautiful." Full review
Fodor's "On Jade Island in Hoan Kiem Lake, this quiet 18th-century shrine, whose name means "jade mountain," is one of Hanoi's most picturesque temples." Full review
Independent "The Ngoc Son Temple, on a tiny island at the northern end of Hoan Kiem Lake, is one of the most photographed. It’s connected to the lakeside by a bright red bridge."
National Geographic
