Top 6 Hanoi relics must not be missed when visiting the thousand-year-old cultural capital

Vietnamese people surely want to go to Hanoi once to travel and visit for peace and beauty. Strange ancient attraction. More especially, those who love to learn the culture - history of the nation, do not forget to visit 5 Hanoi relics that still retain many imprints over time.

Vietnamese people surely want to once go to Hanoi - the capital to travel and visit because of the tranquility, the unusual ancient beauty. More especially, those who love to learn the culture - history of the nation, do not forget to visit 5 Hanoi relics that still retain many imprints over time.

 

1. Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam

This is a famous tourist destination in Hanoi that all tourists want to visit. With more than 700 years of operating history, Quoc Tu Giam was formerly the first university in Vietnam, which has trained thousands of talents for the country and is also a symbol of the feudal election. .

 

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Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, the first university in Vietnam. Photo: Instagram.

The architectural relic populations here include Giam garden, Van lake and Van Mieu - Quoc Tu Giam area, the subject architecture is Van Mieu (the place of worshiping Confucius) and Quoc Tu Giam.

 

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In the early spring of the new year, many families often come here to burn incense to pray for peace. Photo: __minminn

Before each big exam, thousands of martyrs in Hanoi often come here for good luck by stroking turtle heads at doctor's steles. However, nowadays, in order to preserve the intact historical relics, a fence has been set up and the good luck ceremony is no longer the same as before.

Instead, at the beginning of the Lunar New Year, the martyrs will come here to burn incense, ask for success, ask Mr. Do's words and hope for a peaceful new year. 

 

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The martyrs often come here to pray for good luck before each exam. Photo: instagram.

Address: 58 Quoc Tu Giam, Dong Da district, Hanoi.

Opening hours: 

  • Summer: Open weekdays from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

  • Winter: Open weekdays from 8:00 to 17:30
     

Check in ở Văn Miếu Quốc Tử Giám bạn nên chọn trang phục áo dài để có được những ảnh triệu likes.

Check in at Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam, you should choose ao dai to get millions of likes. Photo: Instagram

Ticket price:

  • Adults: 30,000 VND / ticket.

  • Pupils, students with student cards, students: 15,000 VND / ticket.

  • People with severe disabilities, the elderly (Vietnamese citizens aged 60 and over with ID card): 15,000 VND / ticket.

  • Free for children under 15 years old.
     

2. Hoang Thanh Thang Long (Thang Long Citadel)

Hoang Thanh Thang Long is one of the famous historical and cultural sites in Hanoi. This is a monumental and large architectural work that has been built in many historical periods by dynasties and has become the most important relic in the system of monuments of Vietnam.

 

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This is one of the most massive historical buildings in Vietnam. Photo: Instagram.

This work was started from the pre-Thang Long period (7th century) through the Dinh - Tien Le period, and was strongly developed under the Ly, Tran, Le and Hanoi Citadel under the Nguyen Dynasty. Currently, Hoang Thanh Thang Long has been recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage.

Located in Dien Bien and Quan Thanh wards, Ba Dinh district in the center of the city, visitors can easily travel to visit.

 

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Many people choose Hoang Thanh Thang Long as the place to take the yearbook. Photo: Instagram.

The massive relic area has a total area of ​​18,395ha, including: archaeological sites at 18 Hoang Dieu and the remaining relics such as Hanoi flagpoles, Doan Mon, Kinh Thien palace, D67, Hau Lau, North Monuments, walls and eight gates of the palace under the Nguyen dynasty. 

Opening hours: from 8am to 5pm daily, except Mondays.

 

Góc sống ảo vạn người mê ở Hoàng Thành Thăng Long

The virtual life corner of thousands of people loves Hoang Thanh Thang Long. Photo: Instagram

Ticket price: 

  • Adults: 30,000 VND / ticket

  • Pupils and students with student and student cards; Elderly people who are Vietnamese citizens aged 60 and over (with ID card): 15,000 VND / ticket.

  • Free for children under 15 years old and people with meritorious services to the revolution

>> See also: Hoi An show - a concert of cultural quintessence Quang Nam

 

 

3. Hoan Kiem Lake

Having come to Hanoi, it is impossible not to go to Hoan Kiem lake to take a walk and enjoy the wind. Hoan Kiem Lake was formerly known as Luc Thuy Lake or Thuy Quan Lake because it used to be the place where the king used to train marines to fight. 

 

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Quiet turquoise lake surface. Photo: vietfuntravel.com.vn Howeverlegend

, in the 15th century, the lake was transformed into Sword Lake because of theof King Le Loi who returned the treasure sword to the Golden Turtle. Sword Lake is located in the center of the city, surrounded by 3 streets, Le Thai To, Hang Khay and Dinh Tien Hoang.

 

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On weekends, many young people have fun and take a walk at Hoan Kiem Lake. Photo: Instagram.

Currently, Hoan Kiem Lake is not only a tourist destination but also a place for the people of the capital to walk, enjoy the wind, and cultural activities. Besides, every weekend, there will be a pedestrian street taking place, attracting a lot of young people to play.

 

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Surrounding road - poetic Le Thai To. Photo: Instagram.

 

4. One Pillar Pagoda

This place is not only a spiritual destination but also a place with cultural symbols of Hanoi capital. Not only that, this place is also evaluated for the unique artistic architecture in Vietnam and Asia.

Construction started in Ky Suu 1049, under King Ly Thai Tong, One Pillar Pagoda also has other names such as Dien Huu Tu or Lien Hoa Dai. 

 

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One Pillar Pagoda was built in the reign of King Le Thai Tong. Photo: wikipedia.

The architectural complex of One Pillar Pagoda in the capital was recognized as a National Historical Art Site in 1962. In 2012, this relic was honored by the Asian Record Organization. Asia's most unique architecture ".

 

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On the 1st and full moon day, people often go to One Pillar Pagoda to worship. Photo: thebabyavocado.

The structure of One Pillar Pagoda includes: pillars, Lien Hoa radio station, pagoda roof is structured with wooden beams firmly attached to stone pillars.

People and tourists often come here to visit and burn incense. In particular, on the 1st and the full moon day of each month, the management board will hold a ceremony and cleaning in One Pillar Pagoda.

5. Ngoc Son Temple

In the middle of the poetic Hoan Kiem lake, Ngoc Son Temple is a spiritual cultural space with incredible ancient beauty.

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Famous tourist destination in Hanoi. Photo: redsvn.net

Built in the early 19th century, the temple was previously called Ngoc Son pagoda and then converted to Ngoc Son temple because there is a worship of literary god - Van Xuong De Quan and his brother. a national hero with great merit in destroying the Nguyen army in the 13th century - Hung Dao Dai Vuong Tran Quoc Tuan.

 

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The The Huc Bridge and the ancient Ngoc Son Temple. Photo: redsvn.net

 

The surrounding architectural works are The Huc Bridge, Dai Nghien, Thap But, Dac Nguyet Lau, Temple and Ba Dinh Tran. On the first day of spring, many families and tourists come here to take pictures and visit the Hanoi ruins. 

 

 

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Tourist places attract a lot of foreigners. Photo: Instagram.

 

6. Ho Chi Minh

Mausoleum The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, also known as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, is the place where President Ho Chi Minh's body is kept. It was started construction on September 2, 1973 and inaugurated on August 29, 1975 at the location of the old monument in the middle of Ba Dinh Square, where Uncle Ho used to preside over the meetings. 

 

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All Vietnamese people want to visit Uncle Ho once. Photo: Instagram.

 

The complex of Uncle Ho's mausoleum includes the President's residence, Uncle Ho's house on stilts, Ba Dinh square ... If you follow the correct order, visitors will visit all the areas, respectively, the Uncle Ho's Mausoleum to Nha San, the fish pond. Uncle Ho then visited Ho Chi Minh Museum, and finally One Pillar Pagoda.

 

When you come here at 6 am or 9 pm, visitors will admire the flag raising ceremony and lowering the flag in Ba Dinh Square.

 

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Going to Uncle Ho's Mausoleum at 6 am or 9 pm will be able to see the flag-raising ceremony and lowering the flag. Photo: Instagram.

 

Opening hours: 

  • In the summer from April to October, the mausoleum is open from 7:30 to 10:30, and on Saturdays, Sundays and other holidays, the mausoleum is open from 7:30 am to 11am.

  • Winter from November to March next year the mausoleum is open from 8am to 11am, on Saturdays, Sundays and other holidays the mausoleum is open from 8am to 11:30.

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is usually open every morning of the week from Monday and Friday. However, if there are special holidays such as the first day of Lunar New Year, May 19 and September 2 that coincide on Monday or Friday, the mausoleum will still be open.

 

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