Among the scenic spots of Hanoi capital, Hanoi Flag Tower is not only one of the long-standing historical sites but also a tourist destination not to be missed in the journey to discover the history of Ha Thanh land. .
Brief introduction about Hanoi Flagpole
Hanoi flagpole, also known as Hanoi flag tower, was built in the early 19th century and is now located on the grounds of the Vietnam Military History Museum. Over the years, but this work is still intact and the most valuable in the complex of relics of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long after the French and American resistance wars.
Visiting Hanoi flagpole
Built from 1805 to 1812 under King Gia Long of the Nguyen Dynasty to serve as an observatory. Hanoi flagpole is a place that many people of the capital as well as international tourists visit when traveling to Hanoi , taking souvenir photos. The first interesting thing that makes most tourists when visiting Hanoi want to set foot here is the unique and ancient architecture.
Where is the Hanoi flagpole?
- Address: The flagpole is located on Dien Bien Phu street, Ba Dinh district.
- Ticket price: 20,000 VND/person.
- Height: 33 m
- Opening hours: 9am to 5pm
Visitors to Hanoi do not have to go too far, Flagpole is located in the heart of Hanoi capital. To come here, you just ask the way to Cua Nam and Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum and you will see. From the shore of Hoan Kiem Lake to the flagpole is only less than 1km. Visitors can take a taxi or bus or rent a bicycle to walk around and admire the streets.
What is special about Hanoi flagpole?
The entire Hanoi flagpole is more than 33m high, including the flagpole, it is 44m. Here you can visit both the outdoor and indoor areas. Inside is very spacious, airy, displaying guns and statues of heroes.
The flagpole’s base floors are square in shape, gradually decreasing to the top, overlapping each other, around the tiles. That balanced layout has created straight and steady lines for the Hanoi Flagpole. The special thing is that during the hottest days of Hanoi, the internal temperature of Flagpole is always cool.
On the roof of the flagpole is the national flag that is important for the unification of the country and is renewed every 2 to 3 weeks. Following the steps leading to the top of the flagpole, visitors can see the tanks and helicopters of the Military Museum and Lenin Park.
Designed with a spiral stone staircase inside the flagpole, visitors can stop to look out at the hexagonal windows dotted along the curved walls. There are 3 separate observation decks and a column body, if you want to enjoy the view, it is best to move to the top observatory.
- Viewed from the North of the Flagpole, there are many ancient relics such as Doan Mon, Princess Lau, and Cua Bac.
- The East direction overlooks the Post Office House, reflecting the historical Sword Lake.
- Looking to the west is Ba Dinh Square, the Mausoleum and the President Ho Chi Minh Museum.
- The South direction is an expanded space with many typical architectures of Hanoi.
From the top of the tower, you can observe a large area inside and outside the citadel. Except for the North door, the other three doors of Ky Dai are engraved with their own names. The door to the east is “Nung Huc” (to welcome the morning sun), the door to the west is “Return of light” (reflected light), and the door to the south is “Huang Minh” (towards the light).
Attractions near Flagpole
Hanoi Opera House
This is one of the famous places to visit in Hanoi with many historical imprints. The Opera House is the venue for major art shows of artists and singers. Besides, visitors can see firsthand the unique architecture of the church.
Ba Dinh square
This place is the political center of Vietnam with the National Assembly, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh Museum, etc. and records many historical imprints of Vietnam. The square is located on Hung Vuong Street and in front of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. It is also the place where parades take place on the occasion of major holidays.
Sword Lake
Located in the center of Hanoi city, Hoan Kiem Lake is a destination chosen by tourists to enjoy the beautiful and ancient scenery of the lake surface, ancient temple roofs, pagodas, mossy old towers, etc.
Ancient city of Hanoi
One of the interesting and attractive places for domestic and foreign tourists is Hanoi Old Quarter. This is the place where 36 densely populated streets live and walk around to buy souvenirs and enjoy rich cuisine.
Ceramic road
The ceramic road along the Red River is an art work in the program to welcome the 1000th anniversary of Thang Long. The road becomes an indispensable destination for tourists when visiting Hanoi.
Quoc Tu Giam Temple
Not only is it a witness of the thousand years of Hanoi capital, this place is also a place that attracts a lot of tourists to visit. Temple of Literature is considered a symbol of Vietnamese knowledge and education.
St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Hanoi
Is an old church in Hanoi with bold ancient French architecture, the place where the religious activities of the parishioners of the Archdiocese of Hanoi take place and is a tourist attraction attracting a large number of tourists from all over the world. .
The Hanoi flagpole is forever a symbol of the pride of the nation and the country of Vietnam. This place is an ideal destination for those who want to discover the history as well as the ancient architectural design that has been preserved through the years.
Source: Collected internet.