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The Hanoi Opera House restoration
Closed since January 2026
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Image courtesy of © Dennis G. Jarvis · CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The Hanoi Opera House restoration
The Hanoi Opera House closed on 31 January 2026 for a restoration expected to take about two years. We will update the guide when the reopening is announced.
Why it's on our list
- About two years
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The Hanoi Opera House restoration before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The Hanoi Opera House restoration 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.
Key sights
- Hoàn Kiếm Lake950 mWalk 12 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 12 min
- St Joseph’s Cathedral1.0 kmWalk 13 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Long Biên Bridge2.2 kmWalk 27 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 17 min
- The Imperial Citadel2.3 kmWalk 28 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 17 min
- The Temple of Literature2.3 kmWalk 29 minCycle 11 minCar or taxi 17 min
- Trấn Quốc Pagoda3.5 kmWalk 43 minCycle 17 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Nội Bài airport23 kmCar or taxi 98 min
Railway station
- Hanoi Railway Station (Ga Hà Nội)1.7 kmWalk 21 minCycle 8 minCar or taxi 15 min