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Ambassadors' Pagoda
HQ for the Vietnam Buddhist Association, Quan Su is one of the city's busiest houses of prayer. It's especially active on the first and 15th days of the lunar month, when even casual Buddhists come to make an offering. On your way in buy some incense from a pavement vendor, then light them and poke them into the courtyard urns - it's good luck!
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Ngoc Son Temple
This island-temple, towards the northern end of Hoan Kiem Lake, is worth a detour - it can be reached via a picturesque footbridge. Inside, look for the preserved remains of a giant turtle, measuring 2.1m, that was captured in the lake. The temple was founded in the 14th century, although its buildings date from the 18th.
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Quan Thanh Temple
This temple has a lovely setting, removed from the street by a spacious courtyard. The real attraction here is the 4000kg statue of Huyen Thien Tran Vo, whose giant toenails have been polished by adoring hands for centuries. The statue is lacquered bronze, made in 1677. The temple is on the shore of Truc Bach Lake.
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