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Visit Hanoi Opera House

Trang Tien Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City, VietNam

Hanoi Opera House is located majestically in Method Mang Thang Tam Square, in Hoan Kiem district. From Hanoi Opera House, you can also go to , Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel, Vietnam History Museum, commercial center, and other entertainment and entertainment places of the capital.

  • Location: 1 Trang Tien Street, Trang Tien Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City
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INSTRUCTIONS ON THE METHOD OF GOING TO THE HANOI Opera House

Hanoi Opera House is located right in the city center, so #teamKlook can move here by bus, car, motorbike, or taxi. If you prefer to take the bus, refer to the traffic routes that pass through the Hanoi Opera House: 02, 35A, 43, 49, 55A, 86CT.

If you go by car or motorbike, then follow the route: Le Thai To return to the direction of Hang Trong – Hang Khay – Trang Tien through the roundabout of Mang Thang Tam Square to reach the Hanoi Opera House. For those who still exist, you can try taking the Hanoi City Tour double-decker bus from Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square to Mang Thang Tam Square.

With this form, if traveling by bus, tourists can take a double-decker bus with the route from Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square to Opera House Square. Traveling by “open-top” bus is not only fun and reliable, but also allows you to see the streets of Hanoi in the slowest and most comfortable way.

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TICKET TICKET TICKET HANOI

TOUR TO VISIT THE BIGGEST THEATER:

  • Maximum number: 20 people/time
  • Visiting time: 70 minutes/time
  • Ticket price: 120,000 VND/person
  • Opening days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, Sunday

TOUR TO VISIT TO THE OTHER AND SEE ART PERFORMANCES:

  • Maximum number: 250 people/time
  • Visiting time: 90 minutes/time
  • Ticket price: 400,000 VND/person
  • Opening days: Monday, Thursday

Both of these tours are served at fixed times from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. In addition, you can also book tickets to see the upcoming art shows at the Hanoi Opera House with reference prices from 300,000 VND/person.

Hanoi  Opera House is an ART CASTLE

Hanoi Opera House is located on August Network Method Square (Trang Tien Street, Hoan Kiem District), built in 1901 and completed in 1911, designed by two French architects, Harlay and Broyer. based on the prototype of the Opéra Garnier Theater in Paris (France) but smaller, using materials suitable for the local climate situation. This is a traditional cultural work built mainly to serve the French and the Vietnamese elite in Hanoi, as well as a place to spread Western art and culture in Indochina in the early twentieth century. .

The work has a construction area of ​​2,600m2, with a width of 30m, a length of 87m, a height of 34m. The front of the building faces a large intersection, now Trang Tien street. The layout of the plane has 3 main parts: The outside is the steps, the veranda, the reception hall; from the lobby go up a T-shaped staircase to the auditorium; Behind is the administration room, 18 rooms for costume actors, 2 singing rooms, a library and a meeting room.

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The plane of the auditorium is in the shape of a horseshoe with the size of 24 x 24m, has 3 floors with a total of 870 seats, of which the top floor is arranged into private balconies for VIP groups or households. On the 2nd floor, in front of the theater, there is a stateroom (or Mirror room, because there are mirrors hanging interspersed with doorways), this is the place to launch important events and ceremonies, a place to welcome guests. high level object.

In terms of architectural form, the Opera House is a synthesis of many styles, with columns following the Roman Ionic style; the sculptural lines on the balcony, the arches are Baroque; The porch on the side has an Art Nouveau style, while the black tile roof is in the Mansard style…

During its more than 100 years of existence, the Hanoi Opera House has undergone many restorations, most recently in 1995 – 1997. In this restoration, many technical items are invested more modern. The interior of the auditorium is very renovated, with only 598 seats left. The remaining items are restored to the original.

Hanoi Opera House is currently the cultural and traditional art center of the capital, where many traditional and modern art forms are performed. In 2011, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of its birth, the Hanoi Opera House and the August Network Method Square were ranked by the Ministry of Traditional Culture, Sports and Tourism as a national historical and architectural monument. family.

HISTORY HANOI OPERATORY

Right from the moment they arrived in Hanoi in 1883, the French government in Vietnam had a lot of intentions to build a traditional cultural – art center to serve their needs of enjoying art. Hanoi Opera House was started construction in 1901, and completed after 10 years.

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A masterpiece of art designed by two architects Broyer and Harley, later in collaboration with architect François Lagisquet, painted on the scale of the magnificent Opéra Garnier in Paris. Therefore, the Hanoi Opera House is imbued with ancient European architecture, perfect to every detail, bringing a space of high-class luxury and academic art in Indochina. 

As soon as the Opera House was completed, the French organized performances of musicals, pantomimes, symphony concerts, ballet… with the aim of enjoying as well as bringing traditional Phdán culture into Vietnam. After 1945, the Hanoi Opera House became the meeting place of the Government, the National Assembly, the military parades, and many Vietnamese theater troupes were able to rent the theater to perform.

In parallel with the formation of the urban class in Hanoi and new intellectuals, the Hanoi Opera House became a vibrant art place for Vietnamese artists at that time.

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After the French withdrew from Hanoi, the Vietnamese Government continued to preserve and develop the Opera House according to its initial function. By the end of the 20th century, after more than 80 years of existence, the Hanoi Opera House fell into serious disrepair, so the Vietnamese Government decided to restore the work.

The project started in 1995 and was completed in 1997, under the supervision of French-Vietnamese architect Ho Thieu Tri. This is also the first and only restoration of the Theater until now. Today, the Hanoi Opera House is one of the largest theaters in Vietnam, with many academic art performances, and It is also a tourist attraction when coming to Hanoi.

ARCHITECTURE OF HANOI OPERATORY

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Hanoi Opera House is located on Method Mang Thang Tam Square, overlooking Trang Tien Street – a busy high-class area of ​​the capital, with a construction area of ​​about 2,600m2. Prominently, to the right of the theater is the Hilton Hanoi Opera hotel, also a French work.

The ancient lines of the hotel have helped to make the whole space of the square more luxurious, superficial, and exalted the beauty of the Opera House. Hanoi Opera House is modeled after the Opéra Theater. Garnier in Paris, but smaller in stature.

The materials used in the construction are very modified to suit the climate situation in Vietnam. From the method of organizing the plane, to the method of layout, the design of the Hanoi Opera House is similar to that of the theaters in Europe in the early 20th century. The Opera House is a delicate and harmonious combination of European architectural styles at the moment, and is divided into three distinct areas: the main hall, the mirror room, and the auditorium.

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That lobby is where guests are welcomed, with a T-shaped staircase leading to the second floor. The background in this area is paved with veined stone, combining extremely luxurious ancient textures.

The second floor area is the mirror room, where important ceremonies, government events or receptions for high-ranking figures are introduced. Notably, the mirror room floor is restored by Mosaic tile technique with stone imported from Italy. Interspersed between the door frames in the room are large mirrors, and beautiful crystal lights are hung throughout the room.

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The top space, which is also the most interested place, is the theater’s auditorium. The room is sophisticatedly designed with Corinthian columns supporting the entire dome of colorful frescoes, alternating embossed motifs, and a magnificent gilded crystal chandelier in the middle.

The auditorium has a capacity of 870 seats, with three floors of chairs covered in splendid red velvet in the style of 19th century French ancient methods. Hanoi Opera House auditorium is a combination of sound, light, and color. color, bringing a space to enjoy the art perfectly. Behind the stage is a makeup room, a dressing room, a practice room, and a suite of rooms for the Theater Administration, and a library.

ABOUT HANOI OPERATORS Square

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The squares in Hanoi were formed in the late 19th century and early 20th century. In which, the most prominent is Hanoi Opera House Square, associated with the adjacent Opera House. After 1994, this square was also known as August Network Method Square, or August 19 Square to save the historical event that happened here in 1945.

Hanoi Opera House Square is a complex with the shape of a city space button. Around the square, there are famous architectural works such as: Hanoi Opera House, Vietnam History Museum, Hilton Hanoi Opera Hotel. In the evening, when Hanoi Opera House is lit with shimmering lights, the area The square is brighter and brighter, becoming a familiar place for traditional cultural activities of the people of the capital.

HOTELS NEAR Hanoi Opera House

Around the Hanoi Opera House, there are many places to stay for you to choose from, from rustic to high-class. If you love the area of ​​Trang Tien street, or Hoan Kiem Lake, you can also refer to some of the following hotels.

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HILTON HANOI OPERA

  • Location: 1 Le Thanh Tong, Phan Chu Trinh ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi city
  • Reference price: from 1,767,000 VND/night

HOTEL DE L’OPERA HANOI – MGALLERY

  • Location: 29 Trang Tien, Trang Tien ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi city
  • Reference price: from 2,744,000 VND/night

SILK PATH BOUTIQUE HANOI 

  • Location: 21 Hang Khay, Trang Tien Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City
  • Reference price: from 1,341,000 VND/night

THE LAPIS HOTEL

  • Location: 21 Tran Hung Dao, Phan Chu Trinh ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi city 
  • Reference price: from 972,000 VND/night

LIKES HOUSE

  • Location: 1A Dang Thai Than, Phan Chu Trinh ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi city
  • Reference price: from 656,000 VND/night

In addition, #teamKlook can see more lists, leave more choices for yourself.

RESTAURANTS & RESTAURANTS NEARLY HANOI Opera House

Photo source: operagardenofficial It’s hard to say if there are any attractive places to eat near the Hanoi Opera House, because the reality is… there are too many. We #teamKlook can try the following typical things.

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EAT GREEN – HEALTHY FOOD & SALAD

  • Location: 29 Le Thanh Tong, Phan Chu Trinh ward, Hoan Kiem district, Hanoi city
  • Reference price: from 30,000 VND / dish

OPERA GARDEN RESTAURANT

  • Location: 6 Trang Tien, Trang Tien Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City
  • Reference price: from 250,000 VND / dish

LAUGHTER EYES Noodles

  • Location: 1 Trang Tien, Trang Tien Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City
  • Reference price: from 40,000 VND / dish

HAILAN DUCK – VAN DINH CULTURE DUCK

  • Location: Alley 49A Tran Quoc Toan, Tran Hung Dao Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City
  • Reference price: from 20,000 VND/item

RICE BREAKING 6 

  • Location: 5 Pham Su Manh, Trang Tien Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi City
  • Reference price: from 20,000 VND/item

And remember, there are many more places that Klook has summed up on Blog. standing in the heart of Hanoi capital, sustainable with time.

The Hanoi Opera House deserves to be the image of the French artistic and architectural heritage remaining in the territory of Vietnam. If you have the opportunity to travel to Hanoi, remember to visit the Hanoi Opera House and the highlights that Klook has just introduced to you.

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