Visitor Information
OPENING HOURS & TICKETS
8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
All days of the week
Experience a night at Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam.
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Students
Schools in Vietnam require student ID cards.
Senior citizens
Those aged 60 and a Citizen Identification Card
Free admission for children under 16 years old.
DIRECTIONS
Private Cars
Parking: Along Van Mieu Street.
Motorbikes & Bicycles
Parking: Giam Garden.
Public Buses
Routes 02 / 41 / E08 / E09: Bus stop opposite 40 Ton Duc Thang Street. Route 38: Bus stop at 58 Quoc Tu Giam Street.
Tourist Buses
Parking: Along Van Mieu Street.
Entrance
No. 58 Quoc Tu Giam Street, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam Ward, Hanoi.
Exit
Nos. 19–21 Van Mieu Street, Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam Ward, Hanoi.
SITE MAP

VAN LAKE
- 1.Phuong Dinh Pavilion
INNER COURT
- 2.Ha Ma Stele
- 3.Nghi Mon Gate
- 4.Temple of Literature Gate
A. INITIAL LEARNING ZONE
- 5.Dai Trung Gate
B. ACHIEVEMENT ZONE
- 6.Khue Van Pavilion
C. DOCTORAL STELE GARDEN
- 7.Doctoral Stele House
- 8.Thien Quang Well
D. GREAT SACRIFICE ZONE
- 9.Dai Thanh Gate
- 10.Dai Thanh Hall
- 11.Thai Hoc Gate
E. IMPERIAL ACADEMY ZONE
- 12.Thai Hoc House
- 13.Drum Tower
- 14.Bell Tower
- 15.Exit Gate
Bookstore
Souvenirs
Restrooms
Tickets & Information
ACADEMY GARDEN
- 16.Octagonal House
FACILITIES
An optimal experience for visitors
The heritage site offers a range of services to give visitors the most convenient and comfortable visit possible. Staff are always on hand to assist and provide up-to-date information along with amenities for guests.
- Information desk
- Free Wi-Fi
- Audio guide
- QR information
- Restrooms
- Two-wheel parking
- Souvenir shop
- Tea house
VISITOR REGULATIONS
1. Visitors must purchase and present a valid ticket.
2. Protect the site and keep it clean. Do not touch, write or draw on artefacts, stelae or buildings. Do not step on lawns, pick flowers or break branches.
3. Comply with fire-safety regulations. Smoking is prohibited on site.
4. Wear respectful attire when entering shrines. Maintain quiet in sacred areas.
5. Superstitious practices, gambling and fraud are strictly forbidden.
6. Visitors are legally responsible for any damage they cause.
7. Security may end the visit of any rule-breaker.