Sights · Our pick in Hanoi
The Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long
UNESCO, 2010
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About The Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long
UNESCO inscribed the Central Sector of the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long – Hanoi in 2010: built in the 11th century by the Lý dynasty on the remains of a 7th-century Chinese fortress, it was the centre of regional power for almost 13 centuries (whc.unesco.org). The site, at 19C Hoàng Diệu, opens daily from 8am to 5pm and offers a night tour (hoangthanhthanglong.vn).
Why it's on our list
- Daily 8am–5pm
- Night tour
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to The Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long, as the crow flies.
- Hotel de Lagom550 m7 min walk
- Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel700 m9 min walk
- Mövenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre1.3 km17 min walk
- Apricot Hotel1.4 km18 min walk
- La Passion Premium Cầu Gỗ1.4 km18 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from The Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 12 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Nearest metro stations
- Văn MiếuLine 31.1 km14 min walk
Key sights
- The Temple of Literature950 mWalk 12 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 12 min
- St Joseph’s Cathedral1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 6 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Trấn Quốc Pagoda1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 13 min
- Hoàn Kiếm Lake1.4 kmWalk 17 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Long Biên Bridge2.0 kmWalk 25 minCycle 10 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Nội Bài airport21 kmCar or taxi 91 min
Railway station
- Hanoi Railway Station (Ga Hà Nội)1.3 kmWalk 17 minCycle 7 minCar or taxi 13 min