Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #4 in Hanoi, Vietnam

The Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long is a complex of historic buildings associated with the history of Vietnam located in the centre of Hanoi, Vietnam. Its construction began in 1010 and was completed in early 1011 under the reign of Emperor Lý Thái Tổ of the Lý dynasty.

Wikipedia: Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long (EN)

The War Memorial in Hanoi is located across the Ba Dinh Square, across the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and close to Hanoi Citadel. Constructed in 1993 in a fusion of traditional Vietnamese and modernist architecture, the memorial commemorates men and women who sacrificed themselves during the Vietnam War. The war is known by many names, e.g. as the American War in Vietnam. The memorial is a focal point for state functions, commemorating the war dead.

Wikipedia: Memorial to the Revolutionary Martyrs (EN)

Doan Mon (端門) is the southern main gate to the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, built during the Ly Dynasty, but the Doan Mon gate that still exists today was built by the Le Su Dynasty and was renovated and renovated under the Nguyen Dynasty. This is one of the 5 remaining works in Thang Long, namely: Hanoi Flagpole, Cua Bac, Doan Mon, Kinh Thien Palace and Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam. Doan Mon Gate is U-shaped, 46.5 m long from East to West, has 5 arches, the central arch is for the king to go, the two terminus gates next to are Ta Doan Mon and Huu Doan Mon. The current gate is intact. Currently, the door is the entrance and exit of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.

Wikipedia: Đoan Môn (VI)

The Vietnam Military History Museum, set up on 17 July 1956, is one of seven national museums in Vietnam. It covers 12,800 m2. It is situated in central Hanoi, opposite the Lenin Park and near the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. The Flag Tower of Hanoi is located inside of the museum grounds.

Wikipedia: Vietnam Military History Museum (EN)

Hanoi Train Street is a narrow train bypass in Hanoi which sees a twice-daily train pass close to buildings on either side of the tracks. The track was built by the French in 1902 and is still an active rail line as of 2023.

Wikipedia: Hanoi Train Street (EN)

House No. 48 Hang Ngang, Hanoi is where Ho Chi Minh drafted the Declaration of Independence of Vietnam on August 26, 1945, after which it was commented on by Vietnamese leaders and continued to be completed by him at No. 12 Ngo Quyen, Hanoi.

Wikipedia: Nhà 48 Hàng Ngang (VI)

Bach Ma Temple is one of the four towns of the ancient Thang Long citadel, consisting of four temples: Quan Thanh Temple; Kim Lien Temple; Elephant Phuc Temple; Bach Ma Temple, located at 76 Hang Buom Street, Hang Buom Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

Wikipedia: Đền Bạch Mã (VI)