Hanoi Flag Tower
Hanoi Flag Tower at the age of nearly 200 years is renowned as one of the symbols of Hanoi. The construction began in 1805 and completed in 1812, the 11th year of Gia Long time, Nguyen dynasty, five years after construction time of Flag Tower in Hue.
Location & History
Between 1894 and 1897, the French colonial regime significantly damaged much of the construction in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, leaving the Flag Tower as one of the few architectural marvels that still stands today. The Flag Tower has become a symbol of numerous significant historical events; for instance, the Vietnamese flag was first hoisted at the top of the Flag Tower in 1945, following the success of the August Revolution. Additionally, on October 10, 1954, the day Hanoi was liberated, the Flag Tower was depicted on the first banknotes issued by the State Bank of Vietnam.
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Photo: pinterest.comSince 1986, a national flag measuring 24 square meters has continuously flown atop the Hanoi Flag Tower. Each flag typically flies for about two to three weeks, resulting in approximately 20 flags being alternated in a single year, proudly adorning the sky of Hanoi.
Situated on Dien Bien Phu Street, in the heart of the city, the Hanoi Flag Tower is a must-visit historical attraction for tourists exploring Hanoi.
Architecture
Standing at 33 meters tall, the Hanoi Flag Tower features three tiers and an eight-sided tower, with a total height of 41 meters when including the flagpole. Originally constructed as an observatory, the Hanoi Flag Tower provides breathtaking views for visitors who ascend its heights. The summit of the tower contains an eight-sided chamber with eight windows, one for each cardinal direction, providing space for six people. The inscriptions “Ngenh huc” (Welcome dawn’s sunlight), “Hoi quang” (Reflecting the light), and “Huong minh” (Direct to the light) are alternately engraved above the eastern, western, and southern entrances of the tower. The northern entrance is flanked by two staircases on either side, allowing access to the upper levels.
Useful Information
- Location: Hanoi Flag Tower
- Best for: Family, Couple, Solo
- Entrance: 10,000
- Hours: 8:30 AM - 4:30PM
- Distance to city center: 0.8km (0.5 mi)
Co Loa Citadel
Being a cultural heritage, a testament to the creativity and technical skills of the old Vietnamese, Co Loa Citadel is definitely an ideal tourist destination that visitors cannot ignore when visiting Hanoi.
Quan Thanh Temple
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Quang Ba Flower Market
Without the normal hustle and bustle of normal markets, Quang Ba Flower Market is charming in its own way.
