Khue Van Cac Travel Guide – Overview, Attractions & Visiting Timings

Khuê Văn Các is an iconic historical pavilion located in the Văn Miếu – Quốc Tử Giám complex in Đống Đa District, Hanoi, Vietnam, and today stands as a powerful symbol of the city’s rich cultural and intellectual heritage. Built in 1805 during the Nguyễn Dynasty, this elegant two‑storey structure with eight tiled roofs and four distinctive round windows represents the “constellation of literature” and Vietnam’s deep respect for education and scholarly achievement. Positioned within the grounds of Vietnam’s first national university — the Temple of Literature, originally established in 1070 — Khuê Văn Các is celebrated not only for its traditional Vietnamese architecture but also as the official symbol of Hanoi’s historic identity and cultural pride, often featured in art, tourism materials, and even on the Vietnamese 100,000 VND banknote.