Khám Phá Di tích Hoàng Thành Thăng Long - Hướng Dẫn Chi Tiết Từ A Đến Z

Hoàng Thành Thăng Long is a historical relic of the ancient Thăng Long citadel, spanning from the pre-Thăng Long period (7th century) to the Đinh – Tiền Lê period, flourishing under the Lý, Trần, Lê dynasties, and becoming Hanoi during the Nguyễn dynasty. This monumental architectural structure, constructed by various dynasties throughout history, has become the most important relic in Vietnam's historical site system. UNESCO has recognized Hoàng Thành Thăng Long as a world cultural heritage. Let's explore this historical relic with mytourblogs.com.

1. Introduction to the Hoàng Thành Thăng Long historical site

Hoàng Thành Thăng Long is now located in Điện Biên and Quán Thánh wards, Ba Đình district, Hanoi. The Hoàng Thành Thăng Long historical site covers a total area of ​​18,395 hectares, including the archaeological site at 18 Hoàng Diệu and other remaining relics in the ancient Thành cổ Hà Nội area such as Đoan Môn, Hanoi Flag Tower, Kính Thiên Palace, D67 House, Bắc Môn, Hậu Lâu, city walls, and 8 palace gates during the Nguyễn dynasty.

Explore Hoàng Thành Thăng Long (photo collection)

These historical sites are located in Ba Đình district and bordered by roads: North is Phan Đình Phùng Street, South is Bắc Sơn Street and the National Assembly building, Southwest is Điện Biên Phủ Street, West is Hoàng Diệu Street, Độc Lập Street, the National Assembly building, and finally, East is Nguyễn Tri Phương Street. This is a must-visit destination when traveling to Hanoi.

2. How to get to Hoàng Thành Thăng Long?

To visit Hoàng Thành Thăng Long, go to 19C Hoàng Diệu, the main entrance for tourists. From the center of Hanoi, you can easily reach the historical site by various means of transportation such as motorcycles, bicycles, cars, and buses. If you take the bus, you can catch route 22, which stops in front of the entrance to Hoàng Thành.

Map of the Hoàng Thành Thăng Long tour route

3. Ticket prices and opening hours for visiting Hoàng Thành Thăng Long

– Hoàng Thành Thăng Long opens every day of the week (except Monday).

– Opening hours:

• Morning: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM;
• Afternoon: 2:00 PM – 5:00 PM

– The entrance fee to the historical site is: 30,000 VND/visit

– For students, students aged 15 and above (must have a student card), and people aged 60 and above, the entrance fee is: 15,000 VND/visit

– Children under 15 and revolutionary contributors are completely exempt from entrance fees.

4. Places to visit in the historical site of Hoàng Thành Thăng Long

Zone of 18 Hoàng Diệu

This site includes the bottom part, which is an eastern part of the Đại La citadel under the rule of Cao Biền, Đường Dynasty, the upper part is the palace of the Lý and Trần dynasties, followed by a central part of the eastern palace of the Lê dynasty, and the top part is a section of the central area of the 19th-century Hanoi provincial citadel.

Archaeological site at 18 Hoàng Diệu (photo collection)

Hanoi Flagpole

Hanoi Flagpole is a monument built in 1812 under the reign of Gia Long. The flagpole is 60m high, consisting of the base, the column body, and the canopy. The base is square with an area of 2007m² and includes 3 gradually rising levels. Each level has floral patterns and decorations. From the ground to the second level, you have to climb 18 steps on the East and West sides. To go from the second level to the third level, you also have to climb 18 steps on both the East and West sides. The third level has 4 doors, East door, West door, South door, and North door.

Hanoi Flagpole

Thien Kinh Palace

This is the central historical site, the main nucleus in the overall system of historical sites in ancient Hanoi. Kinh Thien Palace is located in the center of the site. In front of Kinh Thien Palace is Doan Mon, then Hanoi Flagpole, behind it are Hau Lau, Cua Bac, and on both sides, there are walls and small doors.

Currently, the traces of Kinh Thien Palace are only the old foundation. On the south side of the palace, there is a railing higher than one meter. The front, the main southern direction of Kinh Thien Palace, is built with a system of steps made of large box-shaped stones. The palace's terrace consists of 10 steps, with 4 stone dragons divided into 3 equal paths, forming a dragon terrace.

Stone dragon terrace at Kinh Thien Palace (collected photo)

The four stone dragons were crafted in the 15th century during the Le Dynasty. The stone dragon sculpture at Kinh Thien Palace is an architectural masterpiece, representing the sculpture art of the early Le Dynasty. The dragon is carved from green stone, with a tall head, round and bulging eyes, long horns with branches, flowing mane, open mouth, holding a gem. The dragon's body gently curves into multiple arches, gradually decreasing towards the palace floor. On the dragon's back are long, undulating lines like clouds and rays of fire. The two levels on both sides of the palace terrace are stylized with two dragons. The Kinh Thien Palace floor and the pair of dragons somewhat reflect the grandeur, majesty, and splendor of the ancient Kinh Thien Palace.

Hậu Lâu

Also known as Tinh Bac Palace, Hau Lau is a building located behind the architectural complex of Kinh Thien Palace, the imperial citadel of ancient Hanoi. Despite being situated behind the imperial citadel, it is to the north, constructed with the intention of Feng Shui to maintain tranquility in the northern part of the imperial citadel. This was the residence of the queen and princesses during the feudal period.

Hau Lau (collected photo)

Cua Bac

This is one of the five gates of Hanoi under the Nguyen dynasty. At Cua Bac, two large scars caused by French warships firing from the Red River in 1882 during the second French invasion of Hanoi are still preserved. Today, on the gate, there is a place of worship for two Hanoi generals, Nguyen Tri Phuong and Hoang Dieu.

Cua Bac (collected photo)

Nha D67

This is where the Ministry of Defense, the Central Committee of the Communist Party, and the Central Military Commission made historic decisions marking milestones of the Vietnamese revolution. These include the Tet Mau Than general offensives in 1968 and 1972, and the climax was the Ho Chi Minh Campaign in 1975 to liberate the South, unifying the country.

Nha D67 (collected photo)

Don't miss the opportunity to visit Hoang Thanh Thang Long to learn more about the glorious history of the capital if you have the chance to travel to Hanoi.