French Colonial Ba Dinh and Hoan Kiem
Hanoi · Vietnam
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Stroll through the wide boulevards and manicured lawns where French urban planning reshaped the heart of Hanoi. You will see the contrast between imposing European masonry and traditional Vietnamese structures. This walk reveals how colonial architecture still defines the city's administrative center.
The walk
Flag Tower of Hanoi
A Nguyễn dynasty tower that survived the French because they wanted a place to watch horse races.
Ba Dinh Square
The site of Vietnam's 1945 Proclamation of Independence and the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh.
Presidential Palace
A French colonial palace built for glory that became a symbol of Vietnamese presidential modesty.
Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is an attraction in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Heritage House
Heritage House is a museum in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Data: OpenStreetMap contributors and Google Places
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The route, followed
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In four languages
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The unglamorous things
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Picks up where you left off
Stop for lunch, come back tomorrow, and the walk is exactly where you left it.