The temple of literature & a shrimp cake restaurant in Hanoi

By Jen on February 9, 2008 9:17 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong to honour those of high academic achievement.

Vietnam's first university was established here 6 years later...

I think these photos were taken inside the Thai Hoc courtyard within the temple.

Temple of Literature, Thai Hoc Courtyard, Hanoi, Vietnam - red gates

Temple of Literature, Thai Hoc Courtyard, Hanoi, Vietnam - aerial view of roof

Temple of Literature, Thai Hoc Courtyard, Hanoi, Vietnam - wide angle

Temple of Literature, Thai Hoc Courtyard, Hanoi, Vietnam - ceramic dolls

Temple of Literature, Thai Hoc Courtyard, Hanoi, Vietnam - Vietnamese musicians

Later that night, we were taken to Nha Hang Banh Tom Ho Tay (shrimp cake restaurant).

Nha Hang Banh Tom Ho Tay (Shrimp Cake restaurant), Hanoi, Vietnam

The shrimps were tiny and horrendously soaked in oil... these cool cucumbers provided a lovely crisp cut-through.

Nha Hang Banh Tom Ho Tay (Shrimp Cake restaurant), Hanoi, Vietnam - greens

Nha Hang Banh Tom Ho Tay (Shrimp Cake restaurant), Hanoi, Vietnam - fried corn

Bryan also had some fried corn... in which he sneaked off a couple sharing our table.

Nha Hang Banh Tom Ho Tay (Shrimp Cake restaurant), Hanoi, Vietnam - water view at night

And... this is where I slept that night! :-)

Holidays Hanoi Hotel, Vietnam - my room

Nha Hang Banh Tom Ho Tay
Shrimp cake restaurant
Tel: +84 (04) 8293737

Holidays Hanoi Hotel
27 Quoc Tu Giam Street, Hanoi
Tel: +84 (04) 7474106
Web: www.holidays-hanoi.vn

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The temple of literature & a shrimp cake restaurant in Hanoi

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