About Den Ngoc Son
Den Ngoc Son, or Temple of the Jade Mound, is a small temple on a islet in the middle of Ho Hoan Kiem.
Den Ngoc Son is linked to the banks of Ho Hoan Kiem by the vermillion The Huc Bridge. Den Ngoc Son is open daily 8am-6pm, and there's admission charge. The patron of Den Ngoc Son is belived to be Tran Hung Dao, a legendary general who defeated the Mongols at the Back Dang River in 1279. Within the temple is a sculpture of the fabled tortoise that lend its legend to the surrounding Ho Hoan Kiem. Located to the south side of Ho Hoan Kiem is Thap Rua, the Tortoise Tower.
Den Ngoc Son is one of the central landmarks of Hanoi. It can be viewed from the lakeside, although the temple itself is often shielded from view by the surrounding trees.
Getting there
Den Ngoc Son, Temple of the Jade Mound is located in the middle of the Lake of the Returned Sword. You can reach it using the The Huc, or Sunbeam Bridge.
Nearby Sights
General Post Office
Hanoi Fountain
Hoa Phuong
Indira Gandhi Park
Lake of the Returned Sword
Le Thai To Monument
Ly Thai To Statue
Sunbeam Bridge
Thang Long Water Puppet Show
Tortoise Tower
Writing Brush Tower
Older Version
Here's my older page on Den Ngoc Son.
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Den Ngoc Son Location Map
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Gateway, Temple of the Jade Mound (3 September 2006)
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Den Ngoc Son (30 August 2006)
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Temple of the Jade Mound (3 September 2006)
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Inside the Temple of the Jade Mound (3 September 2006)
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Inside the Temple of the Jade Mound (3 September 2006)
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Inside the Temple of the Jade Mound (3 September 2006)
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Inside the Temple of the Jade Mound (3 September 2006)
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Red Horse in the Temple of the Jade Mound (3 September 2006)
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Worship Chamber, Temple of the Jade Mound (3 September 2006)
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