Bac Ninh Temple of Literature
Văn Miếu Bắc Ninh
Bac Ninh Temple of Literature
Văn Miếu Bắc Ninh
An ancient temple of literature and a center for preserving the scholarly traditions of the Kinh Bắc region.
Bac Ninh
Temple
Cultural Heritage
The Bac Ninh Temple of Literature is a unique historical monument and one of the six temples of literature in Vietnam. It serves as a place of worship for the great thinker Confucius and prominent scholars of the Kinh Bắc region, acting as an important center of the country's cultural and scholarly memory.
- Visit duration
2–3 hours
- Average budget
from $25
- Admission
Check on site
- Best months
Oct – Apr
- Language on site
Vietnamese, English
What you need to know
The history of the temple began during the Lê dynasty. After numerous relocations and wars, including significant destruction in the mid-20th century, the complex was carefully restored in 2001. Today, visitors can see the reconstructed structures: the Tam Quan main entrance, the Front and Back sanctuaries, as well as pathways lined with steles.
The main treasures of the temple are 15 stone steles, 12 of which are officially recognized as national treasures of Vietnam. These monuments preserve the names of 677 doctors of science and prominent figures whose contributions to the country's sovereignty are invaluable. Visiting this place offers a deep dive into the intellectual history of the Kinh Bắc region.
Dry season with comfortable temperatures. Fewer tourists on weekdays.
On site
- Getting there
Bus 54 (from Hanoi)
- Accommodation
Hotels in Bac Ninh city
- Cash
Required
- Connectivity
4G, Wi-Fi in hotels
- Opening hours
Daily 8:00 – 11:30