Ly Thai To Garden

Open space for kids with the statue of Ly Thai, founder of the Ly Dynasty.

it's in central Hanoi..very beautiful place. people come here more in the evening and spend till midnight. i saw many children are playing here. they are skating, cycling and other activities. there's a big road lakeside which is good for evening walk. people will obviously love that place. when go in the evening i saw many activities. there's a group of rap singer enjoying themselves. i saw children riding cars, skating. must visit place of you go to hanoi.

Very good place and space for children to play 😍

The small park is a charming spot across the famous Hoan Kiem Lake at the heart of Hanoi. It is more than a park but also a memorial to the first king of the Ly dynasty who had moved his seat of power to Hanoi thus turning it from a small county to Vietnam’s powerful capital. Nowadays, the statute of Ly stands tall casting a view on the eternal green of Ho Guom. The park becomes a spot for tourists to peek into Hanoians’ life. This November 23-24th, 2019, the Embassy of Italy in Hanoi has prepared a rich and multifaceted calendar of events aimed at show casing the best of the Italian lifestyle, to bring Italy closer than ever to the Vietnamese public. Piazza Italia offers a truly Italian experience where visitors will have the opportunity to dive into various aspects of Italian lifestyle: gastronomy, music, design, fashion, cinema, sport and much more. The event will take place at Ly Thai To Square lasting from 10am of Saturday (Nov 23) till 11pm of Sunday (Nov 24) with entertainment going on overnight for the first ever 'white night' in Hanoi. Diverse performances on stage, a food court with the participation of many Italian restaurants and distributors of Italian products, as well as an area dedicated to iconic Italian companies will offer you a tasty glimpse on the Italian presence in Vietnam.

Nice weather and people. It was Vietnam-Korea Food festival was able to try many different kind of Korean food. No cars during the weekend. Definitely visit again!👍

Nice place, walk there if you are visiting the lake nearby

I liked this tranquil garden area. The motorbikes were just a dull sound in here. Lovely flowers and scenery.

The small park is a charming spot across the famous HoanKiem Lake at the heart of Hanoi.  It is more than a park but also a memorial to the first king of the Ly dynasty who had moved his seat of power to Hanoi thus turning it from a small county to Vietnam’s powerful capital.

Ly Thai To was born in 974. He joined the court later under the patronage of a powerful monk-Van Hanh. At the time, Buddhism was at its peak in Vietnam ‘society. Thus, the monk was a prominent power broker in the court.  With the political capital and his innate charm, Ly Thai To quickly advanced up in his career ladder. He had been the first commoner to become the leading general of the capital. Ly was in charge of the siege of Hoa Lu- the then capital.

In 1009, the King that Ly had served suddenly died while his popularity had been long gone due to his brutal killing. All of the legitimate heirs were too young to inherit the throne. Taking this opportunity, Ly collected the support from his allies which include the powerful monk-Van Hanh. Then, the whole court issued the consensus of Ly’s inheritance to the throne. The event was rather once in a blue moon. As it has been the first time that such power transition did not cost any blood or any arrows.

In legend, Ly was taking a boat cruise in the river near Hanoi. There he saw a cloud in the shape of a flying dragon. Thus, he decided to move his seat to Hanoi naming it the capital of flying dragon.  The legend must have been composed in the convenience of the king. Actually, he had had the plan to move all the time to avoid unnecessary nostalgia about the last dynasty. Furthermore, the old capital was surrounded by mountains providing a perfect defense to the central power during the lords’ war. Ly had defeated them all. Thus he sought out for a well-connected hub of power and wealth. That was why Hanoi had been chosen.

Nowadays, the statute of Ly stands tall casting a view on the eternal green of Ho Guom. The park becomes a spot for tourists to peek into Hanoians’ life.

Went there on tet holiday with my friend the scenery was beautiful as we had several good spots for photographing the fireworks.

The garden with full amenities: relaxation, entertainment, free public WC, free drinking water, free wifi, etc. The area is also often a venue for cultural events.

Came here on a whim. As we were walking through the old quarter, we stumbled upon a few street vendors selling steamed buns. We ordered a black salted egg bun. It was served hot and fresh and it was filled with a sweet, salty and creamy egg custard. It was so delicious that it left us looking for steamed buns the rest of our trip.

It is a public place where people can hear tranditional vietnamese music, walk around with fresh air and do some public tranditional games. nice and peaceful place

Very busy with people! Nice park to walk around in. A lot of shopping nearby.

Beautifully decorated place for tourism, very nice place, it was awesome experience visiting the place.

Beautiful park and Statue of Lý Thái Tổ beside the Hoàn Kiếm Lake in Hanoi. It is one of the many attractions surrounding the lake

Nice place for walking around and sightseeing Hoan Kiem lake nearby. There are many people to doing some activities here such us dance, running, singing, exercise,….

Public space for people in Hanoi. Historical too.

Happy to visit

A very beautiful small park in the centre of Hanoi

Always crowded with locals doing sports, dancing, roller skating. Different activities in early morning and evening. A must visit place for those who want to know the local life.
Local people will bring along cute dogs