ANCIENT ATTRACTIONS IN HANOI - EVIDENCE OF THOUNSAND-YEAR NATIONAL HISTORY

Hanoi is a city with a harmonious blend of modern buildings and ancient historical structures. Hanoi's ancient architecture is a powerful living testament to the presence of the Vietnamese people through thousands of years of development and affirms the country's position in history and culture. Today, when looking at the architectural picture of Hanoi, we can see the imprints of the nation's history drawn through ancient architectural works. These works not only represent the development stage of Hanoi but also prove that the beauty of the Vietnamese people has been preserved and passed down through each generation.

Why does Hanoi have so many ancient architectural marks?

Through many ups and downs, Hanoi has become the capital of Vietnam from the early Ly, Tran, and Le dynasties until now. With more than 1,000 years of history, this city has gone through many different periods and political regimes, each period being a majestic dynasty mixed with the beauty typical of each period's civilization. they are leaving us with diverse and multi-dimensional ancient architectural imprints.

What are the famous ancient architectural works in Hanoi?

There are many famous ancient architectural works in Hanoi, including Ngoc Son Temple, One Pillar Pagoda, Turtle Tower, Quan Thanh Temple, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, Museum of Ethnology, Imperial Palace, Long Bien Bridge, Cathedral, Hanoi Opera House... With those special marks along with beautiful natural landscapes, converging many works and relics, Hanoi has become an attractive destination for both domestic and international tourists.

What significance do the ancient architectural marks in Hanoi in the nation's history?

The ancient architectural imprints in Hanoi are a testament to the development of the country and the culture of the Vietnamese people. They are also valuable cultural heritages that are preserved and passed down through generations, contributing to building and maintaining the country's unique cultural identity.

What activities are there related to preserving and promoting the value of ancient architectural imprints in Hanoi?

Currently, there are many activities and programs organized to preserve and promote the value of ancient architectural imprints in Hanoi. Most notably, UNESCO has recognized the Thang Long Imperial Citadel and Temple of Literature as world cultural heritage. In addition, activities such as learning about national history and culture through ancient architectural works, and organizing exhibitions and seminars on ancient architecture are also regularly held.

Ngoc Son Temple ( Dinh Tien Hoang Street, Hang Trong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.)

Ngoc Son Temple is located on a pearl island in Hoan Kiem Lake, built in the 18th century. This is one of the most famous and beautiful ancient architectural works in Hanoi. The temple has a unique architecture with stone stairs and vaults built of marble, creating a sacred and special space.

Ngoc Son Temple has special historical and cultural significance for the Hanoi people. According to legend, this is where the turtle god Kim Quy appeared and gave Le Loi the Thuan Thien sword to help him defeat the Ming army. In addition, the temple is also a place to worship ancestors and gods that people revere.

One Pillar Pagoda ( Belongs to Ba Dinh district, located on the street of the same name. One Pillar Pagoda is located right behind Ong Ich Khiem Street, the pagoda is located within the complex of Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ba Dinh Square.)

One Pillar Pagoda was built in the 11th century under King Ly Thai Tong. This is one of the ancient architectural works with special historical and spiritual significance. The pagoda has a unique architecture with a pagoda built on a single pillar, symbolizing harmony between nature and humans.

In addition to being a place to worship Buddha, One Pillar Pagoda is also a destination for many tourists when coming to Hanoi. With unique architecture and spiritual significance, the pagoda has become a typical symbol of the Vietnamese capital.

Turtle Tower (Built in the heart of Hoan Kiem on a floating mound, in a prime central location right on Hang Trong Street, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.)

Turtle Tower is one of the most famous and beautiful ancient architectural works in Hanoi. The tower was built in the 18th century to preserve the giant turtle typical of Hoan Kiem Lake. The tower has a unique architecture with sophisticated motifs and patterns carved on the stone faces.

The Tower is not only a beautiful ancient architectural work but also has special historical and spiritual significance. According to legend, the giant turtle helped King Le Loi defeat the Ming army and return the Thuan Thien sword. In addition, the tower is also a place to worship ancestors and gods that people revere.

Quan Thanh Temple ( Thanh Nien Street, Quan Thanh Street overlooking West Lake.)

Quan Thanh The temple was built in the 11th century under King Ly Thai Tong. This is one of the ancient architectural works with special historical and spiritual significance. The temple has a unique architecture with intricate motifs and patterns carved on the stone faces.

Quan Thanh Temple is a place to worship ancestors and gods revered by people. In addition, this is also the place where the oldest stone stele engraved with Chinese characters in Vietnam is kept - the Lang Tam stele, which recorded the achievements of King Ly Thai Tong and later emperors.

Thang Long Imperial Citadel ( No. 19C Hoang Dieu, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi City.)

Thang Long Imperial Citadel is one of the ancient architectural works with special historical and national significance. Built in the 11th century, this was the capital of the early Ly, Tran, and Le dynasties. With its large area and beautiful architecture, Thang Long Imperial Citadel has become a symbol of the power and strength of the Vietnamese state.

Currently, Thang Long Imperial Citadel has been recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage and has become one of Hanoi's famous tourist destinations.

The ancient architectural marks in Hanoi are not only beautiful buildings but also have special historical and cultural significance. They are a testament to the development of the country and the culture of the Vietnamese people, as well as a valuable cultural heritage that is preserved and passed down through generations. Preserving and promoting the value of these ancient architectural marks is our responsibility, to maintain and preserve the country's unique cultural identity. We should also be proud of these ancient architectural works, and share with the world the special things about Vietnam.