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pavilion constructed courtyard divided

celebrate university examination teacher

The Temple of Literature is about 10 minutes away from Hoan Kiem lake. It was (1)

in 1070 under Ly Thanh Tong's dynasty, first to honor Confucius and nowadays

to (2) the doctorates and high rank scholars of Vietnam. In 1076, King Ly Nhan Tong

continued the work and built Quoc Tu Giam as the first (3) of Vietnam.

The temple is (4) into five court yard, each with its own significance and

history. The first courtyard stretches from the main gate to Dai Trung gate; the second stands out

with Khue Van Cac (5) . If you notice well, you will find the pavilion

symbol on all street signs of Hanoi. The third (6) is where doctor names was listed on

a tombstone above tortoise backs. The fourth courtyard is dedicated for Confucius and his 72

honoured students, as well as Chu Van An - a famous (7) known for his devotion to

teaching. The last and also furthest courtyard is Thai Hoc house, which used to be Quoc Tu

Giam - the first university of Vietnam. Thai Hoc house holds a small collection of old time

costumes for students and mandarins, as well as explaining the process of taking and passing the

national (8) .