Nestled in the heart of Hanoi, the Temple of Literature stands as a bastion of Vietnamese culture and history, drawing visitors from across the globe who come not just to explore its stunning architecture, but to delve deep into the rich academic heritage it symbolizes. Originally built in 1070 under the reign of Emperor Ly Thanh Tong, the temple is Vietnam’s first national university and remains a key attraction for those seeking to understand the country’s intellectual traditions and Confucian heritage.

Foreign tourists enjoy the custom of asking for the first word in spring at the beginning of the year at Hanoi’s Van Mieu-Quoc Tu Giam.

For the first time at the Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Hanoi), a 3D mapping light show combined with an Ao Dai performance took place on the evening of January 5.

Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (The Temple of Literature) in Hanoi last week has became the "stage" for 15 designers to introduce more than 600 Ao Dai, Vietnam's traditional long dress, designs.

Let's explore Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), the first university of Vietnam through students' works.