Hanoi’s most visited temple is on a delightful little island in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake. Huc (Rising Sun) Bridge, an elegant scarlet bridge, connects the island to the lake shore. The temple is dedicated to General Tran Hung Dao (who defeated the Mongols in the 13th century), La To (patron saint of physicians) and the scholar Van Xuong. The nearby Martyrs’ Monument was erected as a memorial to those who died fighting for Vietnam’s independence.