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Tran Quoc Pagoda

Hanoi, Vietnam

About Tran Quoc Pagoda

Hanoi's oldest pagoda, dating to the 6th century, perched on a tiny island in West Lake. The 11-storey tower is photogenic at any time, but at sunset when the lake turns gold, it's extraordinary.

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📍Thanh Nien Street, Tay Ho District, Hanoi 115000, Vietnam

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