Tran Quoc Pagoda was built in the 6th century during the Early Ly Dynasty and is like a small island along Thanh Nien Street in Yen Phu ward in Hanoi’s Tay Ho district, surrounded by West Lake.
The pagoda is famed around the world and was recognised as a National Historical and Cultural Relic in 1962.
Stele house in Tran Quoc Pagoda. (Photo: VNA) The Luc Do Dai Sen stupa is 11 floors high, with each floor having 6 arched doorways, and each door bearing a statue of Amitabha Buddha. (Photo: VNA) The path and columns leading to Tran Quoc Pagoda are made from stone and are elaborately carved. (Photo: VNA) The gates of Tran Quoc Pagoda. (Photo: VNA) Tran Quoc Pagoda boasts unique architecture that captivates visitors. (Photo: VNA) The ancient tower garden at Tran Quoc Pagoda dates back to the 18th century. (Photo: VNP/VNA)