As part of the Military History Museum, Hanoi Flag Tower is located on Dien Bien Phu Street in central Hanoi. The Hanoi flag tower built in the early 19th century is one of the few remaining pre-war relics of Vietnam. Today, the flag of Hanoi remains the symbol of the military history of the city.
On the roof of the Hanoi flag, the national flag is still flying every day since 1986. The flag is an important symbol for national unity and the presence of Vietnam in the world. Walking down the stairs leading up to the flagpole, visitors have opportunities to admire the military museum and Lenin park below, then visit the museum nearby to learn more about the military history of Vietnam.
Going through the remaining buildings of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, visitors will come to the Hanoi Flag tower. Built from 1805 to 1812 as an observatory, the Hanoi Flag tower was one of the rare buildings in Hanoi that survived from the war against the French and the American.
At the top of the tower is 33 m high, visitors will see the yellow star on the red background of the national flag of Vietnam fluttering in the wind. The flag is 24 square meters and will be replaced every two to three weeks.
Entering inside the Hanoi flag tower and walking up the stone stairs, visitors can blow their mind with multiple scenes on the way up to look out for 36 flower windows along the thickly curved walls. There are three separate observation decks, but the observation deck on the top floor is the best viewing spot. From the eight windows that open in different directions, visitors can see the tanks and helicopters of the military museum or watch the people wander around the gardens and green grasslands of Lenin Park.
After visiting the Hanoi flag museum, visitors cannot ignore to explore the fighter aircraft, US F-111s and French aircraft were shot down in Dien Bien Phu nearby the Hanoi flag museum. Let come and experience a little history of Vietnam!
Opening hours: Tuesday to Sunday, 08:00 to 11:30, 13: 30 ~ 17:00 except holidays
