Single Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi

Description and is it worth a visit

One Pillar Pagoda or Chua MOT Kot (One Pillar Pagoda) - the oldest Pagoda in Hanoi, and the most important. It was built in 1049 during the reign of Emperor Li Thai Tong. The Shape of it resembles a lotus flower, which by design is a symbol of purity. It was originally a wooden structure on a wooden pole in the middle of a tiny pond, and was surrounded by other temple buildings. But later, it repeatedly lost the status of the main pagoda and was rebuilt. Its current appearance is the result of its restoration in the 1950s after complete destruction by the French. The wooden post was then replaced with a concrete one, but the structure itself was given exactly the same appearance as it was before the destruction.

Despite the fame and significance, tourists here have nothing to do for more than 10 minutes, although it is worth paying tribute and certainly look at the unusual architecture with your own eyes. You can't get inside, but you can climb to the top of the stairs and see the sacred altar inside. Locals believe that this place has a special power, and come here to pray and ask for the appearance of offspring.