f you have an opportunity to do some sightseeing in Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam, Van Mieu (Quoc Tu Giam) will be the best stop – over for your journey. This complex is not only a historical relic of Vietnam but also the symbol of Vietnam’s intellectual culture.

Van Mieu, or Temple of Literature was founded in 1070 under the reign of King Ly Thanh Tong (1054 – 1072). Its original purpose was to dedicate Confucians, sages and scholars; but six years later, in 1076, a national university called Quoc Tu Giam (Imperial Academy) was built within this temple. Therefore, the complex has been attached to the name of Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam up to now and made the Temple of Literature a famous tourist destination for both Vietnamese and foreigners