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Chua Cau Dong

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About Chua Cau Dong

Eastern Gate Pagoda, or Chua Cau Dong, is a temple in the Old Quarters of Hanoi. This elaborately ornate temple is said to be nearly a thousand years old. Its statues and stelae date back 400 years.

Getting there

From the north bank of the Ho Hoan Kiem, take Hang Dao Street. Along the way, it changes name to Hang Ngang Street. At the junction with Lang Ong Street, turn left. You will arrive at Chua Cau Dong on the right side of the street.

Nearby Sights

  • 38 Hang Dao Heritage House
  • Co Luong Temple
  • Dong Xuan Market
  • Golden Bell Theatre
  • Huong Tuong Temple
  • Nha Tuong Niem Liet Si
  • Old East Gate
  • Temple of the White Horse
  • Thanh Ha Communal House

    • Eastern Gate Pagoda Location Map


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    Chua Cau Dong, the Eastern Gate Pagoda
    Chua Cau Dong, the Eastern Gate Pagoda (3 September 2006)
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    Source Attribution: Wikitravel and Wikipedia

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