hanoi, vietnam - may 28, 2023: the tran quoc pagoda, situated on a small island in hanoi's west lake, is an ancient buddhist

altars ancient architecture artifacts bonsai buddha buddhist temple carved ceremony courtyard cultural heritage enlightenment gardens golden hanoi history incense island lakeside landscape meditation ornate pagoda prayer hall red lacquer reflections religion sacred sanctuary serene shrine sightseeing spiritual spirituality statues stupa tourism tourists tower traditional tran quoc tranquility travel vietnam water west lake wood worship worshipers may 2023: situated small hanoi's rich tall slender beautiful garden