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Ngoc Son Temple Chinese Columns

Ngoc Son Temple Chinese Columns

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The pen of heaven

In the heart of Hanoi, on the shores of Lake Hoan Kiem, before reaching the Temple of Literature, you can see a tower pointed like a pencil. That is the Thap But, the pen of heaven. The Chinese characters written on it mean Writing, Blue (or green), and Sky. I'd like to know what the legend behind it is...

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