1. Van Mieu − Quoc Tu Giam is a famous historical and cultural site in Hanoi. Originally built in 1070 in the Ly dynasty, Van Mieu was of Confucian ways of thought and behaviour. Six years later, Quoc Tu Giam, the first university of Vietnam, was established on the grounds of Van Mieu. Between 1076 and 1779, Quoc Tu Giam educated thousands of talented men for the country. In 1482, Van Mieu became a place to the most brilliant scholars of the nation. The names, places of birth and achievements of top students in royal examinations were on stone stelae. These stelae, carried on the backs of giant tortoises, are still standing today and they attract great interest from visitors.
After more than 900 years of existence, Van Mieu is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese . The banyan trees in Van Mieu, which witnessed festivals and examinations during feudal times, continue to . Van Mieu − Quoc Tu Giam is a site of national pride for Vietnamese people.