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The most stunning Pagoda in Hanoi🇻🇳

#vietnamtrip Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, Vietnam which built in 541 under Le Dynasty. The original name was Khai Quoc(Opening of a country) Pagoda & changed to Tran Quoc(peaceful country) Pagoda by King Le Hy Tong (1681-1705) with the hope of bring a peaceful life to people & away from natural disaster 🙏🙏🙏 The symbolic of Tran Quoc Pagoda is the 11-storey red-brown colour stupa which a height of 15m in each storey. Each storey has a window holding a statue of Amitabha. Another highlight is the big Bodhi tree which symbolize of loving heart & kindness, a gift from India’s Former President during his visit to Hanoi on 1959 🤗 Remember to wear appropriate during your visit to the oldest pagoda, avoid shorts & mini skirts. Attraction: Tran Quoc Pagoda Address: 46D, Thanh Nien, Yen Phu, Tay Ho, Ha Noi, Vietnam Opening hours: Regular day: 8am-4pm, Lunar New Year’s Eve: all day, The 1st & 15th days of every lunar month: 6am-6pm Entrance fee: Free #pagoda #hanoi
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