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Bach Ma Pagoda

Temple of The White Horse

76 Pho Hang Buom
Hoan Kiem District
Hanoi,


Neighborhood: Hoan Kiem

Phone: +84 4 824 3011
Fax: +84 4 824 3012
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In the ninth century, King Ly Thai To was trying to build the Hanoi Citadel, but the walls kept collapsing. Bach Ma (White Horse), who was the spirit of Thang Long (Ancient Hanoi), posed as a builder to help the King. This temple was then founded in honor of the spirit. A statue of the horse stands beside the altar. The current structure is typical of Hanoi pagodas and was built in the 18th century. It blends in well with the bustling streets and there is even a shop built into the walls to the left of the entrance.

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Ancient temple fall into oblivion...
Bach Ma temple is one of temples most older of Hanoi. It built from 866 to 1010. In the past, it'...
Reviewed by:Mondsonne from on Jan 09 2006

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