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Van Mieu, Temple of Literature

Hanoi, Vietnam
Best timeNov
Set inHanoi, Vietnam
In season~81°F high
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0).

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59–95°F
CurrencyVND
LanguageVietnamese
TimezoneUTC+07:00
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Sweet spotPeak Nov–Dec. Go in Jan, Oct for similar weather.

Sunny share of daylightNov · 43%
WarmestJun · 95°F
WettestAug
Best windowNov
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2018–2023 averages, not a forecast. Wet days estimate days with at least 1 mm of rain or snow using a calibrated ERA5 threshold. Contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Weather data by Open-Meteo.com (AWS Open Data, CC BY 4.0). Sunny share of daylight is calibrated from daytime cloud cover. ERA5 via Open-Meteo AWS Open Data

Văn Miếu, literally translated as Temple of Literature, is a temple dedicated to Confucius in Hanoi, northern Vietnam. The temple was founded and first built in 1070 at the time of Emperor Lý Thánh Tông, and it hosted the Imperial Academy, Vietnam's first national university, from 1076 to 1779. In 1803, The academy was moved to the new capital of Nguyen dynasty in Hue.

Best time to visit

Aim for Nov.

Pairs well with

AON Hanoi Landmark Tower
3 mi away
My Dinh National Stadium
5 mi away
Ha Giang Loop
153 mi away
Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park
242 mi away

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Van Mieu, Temple of Literature?

The best time to visit Van Mieu, Temple of Literature is November, in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Where is Van Mieu, Temple of Literature?

Van Mieu, Temple of Literature is in Hanoi, Vietnam.

What is Van Mieu, Temple of Literature known for?

Văn Miếu, literally translated as Temple of Literature, is a temple dedicated to Confucius in Hanoi, northern Vietnam. The temple was founded and first built in 1070 at the time of Emperor Lý Thánh Tông, and it hosted the Imperial Academy, Vietnam's first national university, from 1076 to 1779. In 1803, The academy was moved to the new capital of Nguyen dynasty in Hue.

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