A doorman protects the entrance to your home but for the city of Hanoi , four deities take care of that job. For the millennium that it’s been the capital city of Vietnam, Hanoi has been under the protection of four tutelary gods, worshipped in four temples located in the four corners of the city. Tens of thousands of tourists and travellers visit these sites every year, according to figures from the Vietnam National Administration of Tourism. East Bach Ma (White Horse) Temple is located at 78-80 Hang Buom Street . Founded in the 9th century, there remains very little of the original thousand-year-old structure today. The present temple itself dates back to 18th and 19th century reconstruction work, and stands as one of the grandest temples in Hanoi ‘s Old Quarter. It was originally named Long Do Temple, to venerate the hero. (more…)
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