Ly Thai To Statue and Park – popular local park in Hanoi
Last Update: 24th October 2020
Ly Thai To Statue & Park is in honor of the first emperor – Ly Thai To (974 – 1028) in the Li Dynasty (1009 – 1225) in Vietnam. He founded the dynasty in 1009. The park enjoys a good reputation among locals.
Ly Thai To Statue and Park Hanoi Fast Facts
- Name: Ly Thai To Statue and Park
- Location: Dien Bien Phu Street
- Things to do there: Vietnamese Culture, Photography
- Who visits: Photographers, Cultural Lovers
- Time required: 1 hour
Situated near the Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ly Thai To Statue & Park is one of the favorite par in Hanoi. It is crowded with locals and tourists every day, especially at night. The local elder usually have a good time through square dancing in the morning and at night. The statue faces the Hoan Kiem Lake. In the evening, local people also enjoy walking, singing, and roller skating there.
The park is decorated with a variety of plants. In addition, the buildings around feature the French style. Therefore, many couples love to take wedding dress pictures.
If you’d like to explore the local life and culture, the best time to visit the park is in the morning and at night.
The best months to visit are from March to November.
How to get to the Ly Thai To Statue and Park Hanoi
A few buses pass by the park. Therefore, there are just a few options.
- Rent a vehicle to the park. This is the quickest and most direct option.
- Take Bus 9 to the Stop of Bưu Điện Tp Hn-Đinh Tiên Hoàng. Then, walk to the park.
- Take Bus 34 to the Stop of 51 Lý Thái Tổ – Ngân Hàng Nhà Nước Việt Nam. Then, walk to the park.
- Opening hours: 24 Hours
- Tourists can visit the park for free.
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