The Trấn Quốc Pagoda in Hanoi towers over the scenery around it, and is the oldest pagoda in the city, originally constructed in the sixth century during the reign of Emperor Lý Nam Đế (from 544 until 548), giving it an age of more than 1,450 years!

The pagoda has strong ties to Buddhism, as Buddhist monks have lived at the Trấn Quốc Pagoda for centuries, teaching the ways of Buddhism to the public.

The pagodas are red because in Chinese and Vietnamese culture red symbolizes luck and prosperity. The pagoda, with its harmonious architecture and location next to the water, is a picturesque attraction, and the sunset views from the temple grounds are renowned for their beauty.