Introducing a walking tour to see French architecture in the heart of the capital.

On the morning of October 23rd, the National Museum of History, in collaboration with Hanoitourist Travel Company, held the opening ceremony for the walking tour "French Architecture in the Heart of Hanoi". Visitors participating in the tour will be among the first to experience a traditional guided tour combined with an automated audio guide application, exploring the beauty of French architecture in historical buildings on foot.

The walking tour starts from the National Museum of History, located at 1 Trang Tien Street (Hoan Kiem District), then proceeds to the Hanoi Opera House and finally to the revolutionary historical site of the Northern Palace.

During the approximately 1 hour and 30 minute walk, visitors will hear explanations combined with visuals and firsthand information, allowing them to gain some insight into the outstanding value of the architectural structures, architectural styles, and the cultural exchange and adaptation between Vietnam and Western cultures in the early 20th century. A new feature of this walking tour is the free automated audio guide app (which can be downloaded in advance).Audio Guideor scan the QR code at the Museum's reception desk). With this app, all you need is a mobile phone or tablet with an internet connection, and visitors can freely explore 92 points corresponding to the exhibits and artifacts at the National History Museum.

The explanatory content includes museum exhibition introductions, divided into multiple levels of information, from general introductions to themes, sub-themes, collections, and representative artifacts. It is also categorized into information groups suitable for the visitor's visit duration (60 minutes, 120 minutes, 180 minutes). In the first phase of application, the app is available in three languages: Vietnamese, English, and Korean, to meet the diverse needs of visitors.

The "French Architecture in the Heart of Hanoi" tour is held every Saturday and Sunday, priced at 150,000 VND per person. As a special opening offer, the tour price is reduced to 75,000 VND per person until the end of November.

Having existed for over 100 years, the old French colonial buildings in Vietnam, especially in Hanoi, still stand today, preserving their historical significance while continuing to be used and exploited. One of these iconic structures is the Hanoi Opera House, with a style inspired by ancient Greek Corinthian architecture, combined with elements of the Tustel Palace and the Paris Opera House. These buildings are all prominent architectural and cultural landmarks, linked to historical events of the capital and the country.

Additional information

Departure times: 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM (every Saturday and Sunday)

Tour price: 150,000 VND/person

government:National History Museum

Tel: 091 4880 066 or 091 3366 202

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