Walks · Our pick in Hanoi
The citadel to the Temple of Literature
On foot
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About The citadel to the Temple of Literature
Begin at the Imperial Citadel on Hoàng Diệu when it opens at 8am, walk past Ba Đình Square and the One Pillar Pagoda, then south to the Fine Arts Museum and across the road to the Temple of Literature. Finish with lunch at Gia or Tầm Vị.
Why it's on our list
- Start at 8am
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The citadel to the Temple of Literature before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The citadel to the Temple of Literature 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
- The Imperial Citadel200 mWalk 3 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 9 min
- The Temple of Literature1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Trấn Quốc Pagoda1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 13 min
- St Joseph’s Cathedral1.4 kmWalk 18 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Hoàn Kiếm Lake1.6 kmWalk 20 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Long Biên Bridge2.1 kmWalk 26 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Nội Bài airport20 kmCar or taxi 90 min
Railway station
- Hanoi Railway Station (Ga Hà Nội)1.5 kmWalk 19 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 14 min