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One Pillar Pagoda (Chùa Một Cột)
Best time to visit
Early morning, when worshippers arrive and crowds are thin, for a peaceful visit and soft light; late afternoon offers warm light for photography.
Budget tips
No official entry fee for casual visitors, donations welcome; save money by walking from Hoan Kiem Lake and combining the visit with nearby Ngoc Son Temple on the same walking route.
Recommended for
History buffs, Architecture enthusiasts, Photography enthusiasts, Culture seekers
Plan your visit
30-45 min
About
त्वरित तथ्य: A delicate temple perches on a single stone pillar rising from a lotus-filled pond, offering a surreal reflection of Buddhist symbolism and royal legend. Visitors often step onto a tiny bridge and feel the air thick with incense while imagining the imperial court stories that inspired its unusual design.
मुख्य आकर्षण: Built in 1049 by Emperor Lý Thái Tông after he dreamed of the bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara seated on a lotus, the tiny wooden shrine perches on a single stone pillar rising from a square lotus pond, so from the footbridge you can watch orange koi streak beneath lacquered beams and the whole scene mirror itself in the water. Pilgrims still press their palms to the carved lotus base and tuck tiny red ribbons or votive papers into crevices, a quiet ritual that smells of sandalwood incense and leaves your fingers faintly sticky with resin.
Insider tips
- Dress modestly and remove hats when approaching the altar to show respect.
- Arrive before 9:00 am to avoid tour groups and get clear photos of the pillar and carvings.
- Stand on the small bridge to frame the pagoda with Hoan Kiem Lake for stronger compositions.
- Keep voices low during ceremonies and avoid stepping onto the central platform when worship is underway.
Hanoi, Vietnam में मुफ्त पैदल यात्रा बुक करने के लिए क्लिक करें
स्थानीय टूर गाइड के साथ शहर का अनुभव करने का सबसे अच्छा तरीका।
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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