Kinh Thien

This was where the most important building of Vietnam once stood in pre-colonial times; the emperor's residential area was located here before the French tore it down for their Artillery Barracks.

Kinh Thien Palace was the place where King Le Thai To proclaimed his enthronement, and later became the place to celebrate the most solemn ceremonies, to welcome foreign envoys, and to celebrate other important events. The Palace has few things remaining until now, as it was destroyed in the war. Vietnamese Government has planned to restore Kinh Thien Palace in recent years. I don't know when it can be completed, but I really hope that I could see it someday.

Lovely steps. Nice walk to get there as well.

Very interesting and nice place

Ancient dragon shaped staircase in front of equally ancient temple

If you are visiting Hanoi this is a must seen. I liked the bunker with all the old radios and telephones

Interesting historical sight. Worth a look around. Quite a peaceful place to be.

This place is massive, cheap to get in and very interesting to get into. There's so much history in the whole area it will take you some time to see everything and absorb what's on offer. If you go in the summer remember it's best to go as early as you can, bring plenty of cold water and don't over dress!

Nice place to have a walk and explore the Hanoi history.

One of the remaining structures inside Hanoi's Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO world heritage site. Spend time to read the information showed around the site to appreciate its history.

Lots of history here. We really enjoyed our visit. From the architecture to it's history and art exhibits, you could easily spend a few hours here.

Have been there this summer. A quite impressive place in the center of Hanoi. Good for photo shooting with models or just a walkthrough with your family.

Impressive !. You can follow the exhibition in French or English, if you want to know more about the history of Vietnam you should go !

Fascinating place of times gone by, the actual grounds of plotting and planning by historic figures, repurposed a few times by those in power.

DO see the underground bunkers used during the "American war," so interesting!

Great historic landmark and interesting place to learn about history.

it's look great. Recommended for those who loves history

Vért nice, the entrance fee is 30.000 VND

Most of this artifact has been destroyed in the was, the remaining is a small part

Pentagon of North Vietnam. Very historical.