Hoàng thành Thăng Long

This time i visited one of the most popular historical buildings in Hanoi City, Vietnam. This building was built in the 11th century by the Vietnamese Ly Dynasty, named: Imperial Citadel of Thang Long or Hoang Thanh Thang Long in Vietnamese. Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a complex of historic buildings associated with the history of Vietnam, this building is marking the independence of the Đại Việt. This place is a must visit when you are in Ha Noi, Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is very rich of history and cultural heritage, very suitable for you who loves to learn and know about history of the country that you visit. The Entrance Fee for Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is 30,000 VND per person and Admission to children under 15 is free of charge. 🇻🇳Imperial Citadel of Thang Long 19c Hoàng Diệu, Điện Biên, Ba Đình, Hà Nội 100000, Vietnam #tripmomentschallenge #vietnam #hanoi #trip #travel

An impressive Imperial Citadel and UNESCO World Heritage listed site, located within walking distance of Da Binh Square and the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Steeped in history… both imperial and modern. There are bunkers on the site too which were used in the 1960s and 70s which are my personal highlight of the site. It is worth the visit here alone to see these. #history #museum #happynewyear

The area of Shenglong Huangcheng City is about 18,400 square meters. It is concentrated in the archaeological area of No. 18 Huangyao Road in Hanoi and the ancient city of Hanoi. It is the intersection of Vietnamese sculpture art, architectural art, construction technology, urban planning and landscaping art. It is the most typical and historical monument in Vietnam. The millennium has carved a deep mark on the city of Thang Long, but as time goes by, there are few remains on the ground of the Dragon City. The Jingtian Temple, which was once located in the center of the forbidden city, is now a broken wall. Only the green dragon railings carved on both sides of the steps are still intact. Walking along the Huangcheng District for a week, the fragrance of the flowers and the antiques of the Imperial City are intertwined.

Hanoi, although most of the time serving as a transit point, actually has a lot to offer in the city area, even hiding a world heritage site that is often overlooked by many, which is the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. Although it is known as the Hanoi Imperial Palace, its scale is far too small compared to our Forbidden City, and its integrity is not as good as the Hue Imperial City in Vietnam itself. Personally, I feel it is more of a world heritage site of the ruins type. The Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built during the 11th century during the Ly Dynasty period, which was the first time the land of Hanoi became the capital and is considered by the Vietnamese as one of the symbols of independence from the Central Plains dynasty. Although the Thang Long Imperial Citadel was built by the Ly Dynasty, it has been modified to different extents by the Tran Dynasty, the Later Le Dynasty, and finally the Nguyen Dynasty, as well as the destruction and reconstruction by the French at the end of the 19th century. What we see today is vastly different from the original Thang Long Imperial Citadel, with ancient Vietnamese architecture coexisting with French architecture within the citadel, looking quite mismatched and out of place. Upon entering the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, the first thing you see is the majestic Doan Mon gate, with five arched entrances, rebuilt during the Gia Long era of the Nguyen Dynasty. At that time, the center of the Nguyen Dynasty was in Hue, so the buildings reconstructed in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel were all reduced in height and scale. There is a small path that allows you to climb to the second floor of the gate, and the yellow building on the gate was rebuilt during the French colonial era. From atop the gate, you can see a tall flag tower on one side, which was built by the Nguyen Dynasty in 1812 and used as a military outpost during the French colonial period, and on the other side is a French-style building, which once served as the command center for the General Staff against the Americans. The square in front of the building is currently being excavated, and you can see the archaeological pits. Continuing past the Doan Mon gate, you will find a series of yellow colonial buildings, mostly converted into museums, displaying a wealth of artifacts unearthed from the site, such as plain bricks, decorative tiles, tube tiles, eave tiles, ironwood columns, court utensils, Vietnamese ceramics from various periods, Chinese ceramics, Japanese Hizen ceramics... What impressed me were some architectural components such as dragon and bird head components, which are quite exquisite, and there are also many bricks and stones with Chinese characters, such as 'Jiangxi Army' (Tang Dynasty), 'Dai Viet Quoc Ginh Thanh Brick' (Dinh, Early Le), 'Li Jia Di San Di Long Rui Tai Ping Si Nian Zao' (1057), etc. These unearthed artifacts have more or less connections with China, but still show the characteristics of Vietnam itself, many shapes and decorations are indeed not seen in China. On one side of these colonial buildings, there is a high platform surrounded by huge palace murals, which is said to be the 'Kinh Thien Palace', the center of the former imperial palace, and is now estimated to be under reconstruction. What is worth seeing on the platform are the giant dragon carvings on the steps, with various intricate patterns that are not common in Vietnam, but are more common in China. Apart from the ancient buildings and museums, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel was also once the center of military power for the Viet Cong. To this day, the citadel still retains the military command rooms, underground bunkers, etc., from that time. For example, the entrance in the corner of the building leads down to a deep underground, and the entrance to the staircase is isolated by a thick metal door. According to the introduction, this is an underground bunker used during the resistance against the Americans, which is quite a time-travel experience. The furthest north you can walk inside the Thang Long Imperial Citadel is the Hau Lau, which looks like an old Vietnamese building but was also rebuilt during the French colonial period. The exterior is still attractive, and you can climb up through the narrow corridors, but the upstairs is actually empty. Exiting from the west side of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, there is a large area of ruins, known as the 18 Hoang Dieu Street Archaeological Site. The area is quite large, but it is simply displayed there, not very interesting, and feels purely for the sake of heritage application, which can be directly ignored if time is not sufficient. 🏞️Name | Thang Long Imperial Citadel 🎫Ticket | 30,000 Vietnamese dong ⛳Address | Hoang Dieu Street 19C, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi

Hanoi citywalk, wandering through Hanoi alone, the capital of Vietnam located in the northern part, with comfortable winter temperatures and concentrated city attractions. One can complete the journey alone by walking and taking the bus. Accommodation recommendation, I recommend staying around Hoan Kiem Lake, where there are century-old Western-style houses full of historical sense. Attractions are concentrated nearby, transportation is convenient, and in the evening, one can stroll through the old city night market. Costs start from 200 yuan. Transportation, Hanoi's public transportation is quite convenient, and one can take the bus between attractions. Starting price is 1 yuan. Attraction recommendations, in the early morning you can visit the Thirty-Six Old Streets, which are the century-old streets of Hanoi with a concentration of French architecture, filled with a romantic blend of Chinese and Western styles. Following the Thirty-Six Old Streets, you arrive at Train Street, where you can have a cup of coffee while waiting for the century-old train to pass by. At noon, head to Hoan Kiem Lake to visit the Temple of the Jade Mountain, with a cost of about 10 yuan. Continue to take the bus to visit Hanoi's largest Temple of Literature, with a cost of 10 yuan. This is Vietnam's best-preserved and largest-scale Confucian temple, retaining the Chinese architectural style of a hundred years ago. In the afternoon, you can go to the West Lake area, where there is a Tran Quoc Pagoda in the lake, open for free. Nearby, there are also the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, Ba Dinh Square, and the One Pillar Pagoda to visit together. The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long has an entrance fee of 10 yuan. In the evening, return to the old street area to experience the nightlife of the old streets. You can also visit the Hanoi Cathedral at night, with free admission. Food recommendations include Hanoi's special egg coffee, banana sticky rice, pho, and spring rolls. Recommended places are the Thirty-Six Streets and the old street night market, where there is a concentration of delicious snacks. The average cost starts from 20 yuan.

Hanoi citywalk, a solo tour of Hanoi, Hanoi is the capital of Vietnam, located in the north of Vietnam, with suitable winter temperatures, concentrated city attractions, walking and bus can complete a solo journey. Accommodation recommendations, I recommend staying around Hoan Kiem Lake, the century-old foreign houses are very historical. The surrounding attractions are concentrated, the transportation is convenient, and you can stroll around the ancient city night market at night. The cost starts at 200 yuan. Transportation, Hanoi's public transportation is quite convenient, and you can take a bus between attractions. The starting price is 1 yuan. Attraction recommendations, you can visit the 36 ancient streets in the early morning, this is Hanoi's century-old street, where French architecture is concentrated, full of the romance of Chinese and Western fusion. Following the 36 ancient streets to the train street, you can have a cup of coffee on the train street and wait for the century-old train to pass. At noon, come to Hoan Kiem Lake, visit Jade Mountain Temple, the cost is about 10 yuan. Continue to take the bus to visit Hanoi's largest Temple of Literature, the cost is 10 yuan. This is the best preserved and largest Confucian temple in Vietnam, preserving the Chinese architectural style of a century ago. In the afternoon, you can go to the West Lake scenic area, there is a Zhen Guo Temple in the lake, which is open for free. Nearby are the Rising Dragon Imperial City, Ba Ding Square, and the One Pillar Temple that can be visited together. The ticket for the Rising Dragon Imperial City is 10 yuan. In the evening, return to the ancient street area to experience the nightlife of the ancient streets. You can also visit the Hanoi Cathedral at night, admission is free. Food recommendations Hanoi's special egg coffee, banana zongzi, river powder, roll powder. Recommend 36 streets, ancient street night market, where food and snacks are concentrated. The average cost starts at 20 yuan.

Hanoi Thang Long Imperial Citadel hosts Happy New Year 2024 Market. The content includes several modules such as 'Hometown Train', 'Old Hanoi Houses', 'New Year in the Central Region', 'Southern Spring Festival', 'Ethnic Colorful Spring Festival', 'Food Promotion', etc., introducing famous tourist spots in Hanoi in miniature scenes, such as Longbian Bridge, Dongxuan Market, Meiling Flower Market, West Lake, etc. The stalls simulate Pho Phai houses, reproducing the busy trade scene of Hanoi's old city area. A lot of beauties come to take pictures in traditional costumes, and the food square has all kinds of Vietnamese specialty snacks. 📍Location: Thang Long Imperial Citadel 🈺Time: January 24-28, 2024

Getting There - Address: 19 Hoang Dieu Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi Open: Tuesday to Sunday (Closed Monday) Operating time: from 08h00 to 17h00. Only night tour from 18h00 to 21h00 Saturday and Sunday Attractions - If you visit the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, you must definitely set foot on the monument to admire the monument - the rare part of the Imperial Citadel that remains intact to this day. Doan Mon is the innermost (and last) gate leading directly into the Forbidden City area. Currently, the area still maintains a relatively good condition and is a must-see check-in place when visiting the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. Kinh Thien Palace is the center of the relic. It is possible to imagine the arrangement of classes from the inside to the outside in the following order: Kinh Thien Palace - Doan Mon - Ky Dai. Although much damaged, the majesty and magnificence of the palace is still remembered by the ancients with details such as: a very large ironwood pole with the circumference of a hug (A trip to Tonkin in the year of the Pig, Truong Truong. Vinh Ky). #mytripvlog