Walking distance from Temple of Literature to Hỏa Lò Prison
Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, VN
Distance
1.68 km
1.04 mi
Walking time
22 min
at a regular pace
Travel time by mode
🚶Walking22 minrecommended
🚴Cycling6 minif bike-friendly
🚗Driving3 mindepending on traffic
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Walking the route
- Add 10-15 minutes for photo stops at Temple of Literature or Hỏa Lò Prison.
- The route runs through Imperial Citadel of Thang Long streets - wear comfortable shoes.
- Standing at the Temple of Literature, you’re enveloped by the scent of incense wafting from nearby shrines. The soft rustle of leaves dances with the distant laughter of students from the nearby university. Sunlight filt
Other walking distances in Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum → Van Mieu, Temple of Literature1.13 km · 15 minHo Chi Minh Mausoleum → Hỏa Lò Prison2.04 km · 27 minVan Mieu, Temple of Literature → Hỏa Lò Prison1.68 km · 22 minVan Mieu, Temple of Literature → One Pillar Pagoda1.10 km · 15 minHỏa Lò Prison → One Pillar Pagoda2.04 km · 27 minHo Chi Minh Mausoleum → Temple of Literature1.13 km · 15 min
FAQ
How far is Temple of Literature from Hỏa Lò Prison?
1.68 km (1.04 mi) on foot. The walk is direct through Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.
How long does it take to walk?
About 22 min at a regular pace. Add 10-15 minutes for photo stops or rest breaks.
Can I walk between Temple of Literature and Hỏa Lò Prison?
Yes - the 1.68 km route is suitable for most walkers. Full turn-by-turn directions.