Van Mieu or the Temple of Literature, was founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly and dedicated to Confucius in order to honor scholars. Vietnam's first university was established here in Hanoi in 1076.
Return to Driving Highway One by Lisa Spivey
Driving Highway One: Danang
Driving Highway One: Qui Nhon
Water Puppet Performance: The Cast
Driving Highway One
The Road Less Travelled
A Pilgrimage to Phat Diem
Happy Lunar New Year! Chuc Mung Nam Moi!
Ho Chi Minh in Ba Dinh Square