Ngoc Son Temple

First full day in Hanoi, after breakfast headed straight out to Hoan Kiem Lake to watch the locals do their Tai Chi. Lots of ladies in beautiful dresses taking pictures in front of the decorations that are still up for Tet, which ended yesterday. Walked through Ngoc Son Temple, which was also decorated for Tet and super busy with lots of people coming to pray. It holds significant historical and cultural significance as it was built in the 18th century to honor Vietnamese national hero Tran Hung Dao, who successfully resisted Mongol invasions during the 13th century. Temple also pays tribute to several other prominent figures of Vietnam's history.Read more