The Temple of Literature topiaries - Hanoi, Vietnam
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denben
N 21° 01.657 E 105° 50.128
48Q E 586815 N 2325431
These topiaries are located on the grounds of the Temple of Literature in Hanoi.
Waymark Code: WMDJZB
Location: Vietnam
Date Posted: 01/22/2012
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One can see the dragons topiary at the entrance of the temple. The topiary in honor of the Mac dynasty from 1442 to 1779, is located in the third courtyard and the crane topiary stands directly in front of the temple in the fourth courtyard.
The Temple of Literature was Vietnam's first university, a center of higher learning, educating future mandarins for more than seven centuries. It is dedicated to Confucius.
Opening hours: from 8:00 to 17:00 everyday.
The coordinates were taken at the entrance of the Temple.
Visit Instructions:
Post a picture of the artwork. No GPSr required, as a clear picture of the different lighting or seasons is the goal.