Sights · Our pick in Hanoi
Bạch Mã Temple
The White Horse
About Bạch Mã Temple
Bạch Mã Temple, the temple of the White Horse, stands on Hàng Buồm in the Old Quarter; tradition counts it among the four guardian temples of Thăng Long. Dress respectfully.
Why it's on our list
- A working temple
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Bạch Mã Temple before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Bạch Mã Temple, as the crow flies.
- La Passion Premium Cầu Gỗ500 m6 min walk
- Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel600 m7 min walk
- Hotel de Lagom700 m9 min walk
- Apricot Hotel850 m11 min walk
- Fairmont Hanoi900 m11 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Bạch Mã Temple are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Hoàn Kiếm Lake600 mWalk 7 minCycle 3 minCar or taxi 10 min
- St Joseph’s Cathedral850 mWalk 10 minCycle 4 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Long Biên Bridge1.1 kmWalk 13 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 12 min
- The Imperial Citadel1.1 kmWalk 14 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 12 min
- The Temple of Literature1.8 kmWalk 22 minCycle 9 minCar or taxi 15 min
- Trấn Quốc Pagoda2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Nội Bài airport21 kmCar or taxi 92 min
Railway station
- Hanoi Railway Station (Ga Hà Nội)1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 15 min