Bach Ma, also known as the Temple of the White Horse, is a small shrine nestled amongst the houses in Hanoi’s old quarter. It’s a good place to stop off for a short break whilst strolling through the surrounding streets. Allow about 10 minutes for a visit.

🏨 Accommodation near the temple: Hanoi Allure Hotel – prices and availability – is located on the neighbouring Dao Duy Tu Street, just a few minutes’ walk from Bach Ma. A convenient base right in the Old Quarter. You can find more tips in the article ‘Where to stay in Hanoi’.

What will you see inside?

Beyond the entrance gate, you’ll find ornate altars, carved wooden features and a statue of a white horse, after which the temple is named.

According to legend, the horse showed the emperor where to build the city walls. Bach Ma is one of Hanoi’s four historic guardian temples, alongside the Quan Thanh Temple.

Admission fees and opening hours

• 💰 Admission: 20 000 vnd.
• 💳 Payment: please have cash in VND ready for the admission fee.
• 🕒 Daily: 8.00–12.00 and 13.30–17.30.
• 🕒 Additionally, Friday–Sunday: 19:00–21:00.

Where can you find the temple?

The entrance is at 76 Hang Buom, right in the old quarter.

You can easily combine your visit with a trip to the nearby Dong Xuan Market or a stroll towards Hoan Kiem Lake.

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