Kim Liên Pagoda, Hanoi

Name: Kim Liên Pagoda
Address: Ngo 1 Au Co, Hanoi, Vietnam

#54 among attractions in Hanoi

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The Kim Liên Pagoda ot Kim Liên Temple is a Buddhist temple in Hanoi. The pagoda is built on a strip of silt land by West Lake, then in Nghi Tàm village, today in Quảng An village, Tây Hồ district. According to tradition, the pagoda was built on the foundation of the Lý Dynasty Từ Hoa Palace, named after princess Từ Hoa, daughter of Lý Thần Tông, in an area used as a royal silk farm. The current pagoda was reconstructed 1771–1792. ()

Local name: Chùa Kim LiênCoordinates: 21°3'31"N, 105°49'59"E

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Ngo 1 Au CoHanoi Vietnam

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Kim Liên Pagoda – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: West Lake, Đền Quán Thánh, Chùa Trấn Quốc, VietClimb.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Kim Liên Pagoda?

Nearby attractions include Chua Pho Linh, Hanoi (17 min walk), West Lake, Hanoi (20 min walk), Chùa Trấn Quốc, Hanoi (20 min walk), West Lake, Hanoi (21 min walk).

How to get to Kim Liên Pagoda by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kim Liên Pagoda:

Bus

33 Âu Cơ • Lines: 31, 86 (4 min walk)
197 Nghi Tàm • Lines: 31 (6 min walk)