Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Hanoi Flag Tower


Hanoi Flag Tower at the age of nearly 200 years is renowned as one of the symbols of Hanoi. The construction began in 1805 and completed in 1812, the 11th year of Gia Long time, Nguyen dynasty, five years after construction time of Flag Tower in Hue.

From 1894 to 1897, the French colonial destroyed most of the construction in Thang Long Imperial Citadel, and Flag Tower is one of rare architecture works which still remain today. Moreover, the image of Flag Tower has been embedded in many remarkable historic events; for example, the flag of Vietnam flew on the top of the Flag Tower for the first time in 1945, after The August Revolution’s success, and on October 10th, 1954- the capital liberation day; image of Flag Tower is printed on the money paper issued firstly by the Bank of Vietnam.

Since 1986, there are always a national flag (24m2) flying on the top of Hanoi Flag Tower. One flag is only used within two to three weeks on average, so in one year, there are about 20 flags alternately flying in the sky of Hanoi.

Located on Dien Bien Phu street, at the center of the city, Hanoi Flag Tower is a historic attraction that tourists who arrive in Hanoi should visit once.

Architecture

Hanoi Flag Tower is 33m height with three platforms and the eight-side tower, and 41m height consisting of the flag pole. With original construction purpose as an observatory; Hanoi Flag Tower offers a breathtaking view for the watchers standing on it. The top of the tower is an eight-side room with eight windows corresponding to eight directions, offering enough space for six people standing inside.

Where to stay

Hanoi Victory hotel is your best choice. Hanoi Victory Hotel is one of the greatest three stars hotels in Hanoi which is hightly  appreciated for the comfort and luxury. If you are going to Hanoi Vietnam in order to find out about Hanoi beauty, culture values,  or simply want to have a happy and useful Hanoi tour – Welcome to Hanoi Victory hotel, the best hotel in hanoi, where you can rest most comfortably with perfect services.

HANOI VICTORY HOTEL INFORMATION

Address: 3 Hang Quat street, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi
Tel: + 84 4 3938 2666

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