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Ngoc Son Temple

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Ngoc Son Temple

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PeterStar

December 25, 2025

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The Ngoc Son Temple (Jade Mountain Temple) is one of Hanoi's most iconic landmarks. It is picturesquely situated on a small island in the northern part of Hoan Kiem Lake and is accessible via the famous, bright red The Huc Bridge (Bridge of the Rising Sun).

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Susanne

January 25, 2018

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This is located on this small island, which can be reached through the red bridge. It also contains a small exhibition on the giant turtle that once lived in this lake

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Brigitte Wimberger

February 28, 2023

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A small temple complex worth seeing with the surrounding lake "of the returned sword".
Hoan Kiem Lake is the heart of the city, surrounded by roaring traffic.
At least in …

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