Hoa Lo Prison is considered a “hell on earth” in the heart of Hanoi for prisoners. Here, communists are simulated to be shackled and brutally beaten in solitary confinement cells or beheading cells. Hoa Lo Prison has a total area of ​​over 12,000m², a prison built by the French colonialists in 1896 on the old […]

Throughout its history, Tran Quoc Pagoda has always been a famous scenic spot of the ancient capital Thang Long  as well as today’s capital Hanoi. Located on an island east of West Lake, Tay Ho District, Hanoi, Tran Quoc Pagoda has a history of 1,500 years, considered the oldest pagoda in the capital. According to […]

For more than a century, standing tall across the Red River, Long Bien Bridge in Hanoi is not only a great historical witness of Hanoi people, but also a very familiar destination in the bustling center. Now let’s learn about this famous bridge through the following article with Vietdreamtravel! General information about Long Bien Bridge […]

The image of the ancient and mossy Hoa Phong tower has been imprinted in the souls of many generations of Hanoians. But not everyone knows the history of this ancient tower. Located on the banks of Hoan Kiem Lake, opposite the Hanoi Post Office building, Hoa Phong Tower is the only remaining vestige of Bao […]

As the capital of the Au Lac state under the reign of An Duong Vuong around the 3rd century BC, Co Loa is the oldest citadel in Vietnam. Currently, Co Loa still has vestiges of ramparts and unique constructions: An Duong Vuong temple, Co Loa communal house, My Chau temple…  According to legend, this citadel […]

Kinh Thien Palace (Vietnamese: Điện Kính Thiên) is the central relic of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long – Hanoi, bearing the mark of peak architecture during the early Le Dynasty. After 600 years of changing, although only the palace foundation and dragon shelf remain here, the artistic value that this palace brings is still […]

North Gate (Vietnamese: Cửa Bắc) is the only remaining city gate of Hanoi which has gone through a tragic history with two battles conquered by the French colonialists. Currently, the North Gate has become a tourist attraction and historical relic not to be missed when traveling to Hanoi. History and architecture of the North Gate […]

Archaeological Area in Thang Long Imperial Citadel is currently home to hundreds of precious artifacts, and relics from many dynasties and historical periods of Vietnam. In December 2002, in preparation for the construction of the new National Assembly, the large-scale archaeological excavation in was conducted at 18 Hoang Dieu, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi. The archaeological […]

Hanoi Flag Tower is a special historical structure and has the most majestic scale in the Thang Long Imperial Citadel complex. Not only is it a symbol of the Hanoi capital, the Flag Tower is a special historical relic. This work is considered a “historical witness” to the resilience and indomitability of the local people […]

The world cultural heritage of Thang Long Imperial Citadel is a complex of relics associated with the history of formation and development of Hanoi Capital. After historical changes, which works of the ancient Thang Long Imperial Citadel are still preserved? Hanoi Flag Tower As one of the intact preserved relics in the World Heritage Site, […]