Tran Quoc Pagoda and West Lake

One of Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist pagodas set on a small islet in West Lake, offering lakeside views and a tranquil atmosphere.

Trấn Quốc Pagoda, often cited as one of Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist temples, reflects the long-standing role of Buddhism in court and popular religion around the ancient capital. Set on West Lake, a former royal retreat, it ties contemporary urban leisure to landscapes that once served imperial elites and religious pilgrims.