Overview:

With a central location and high living conditions, Ba Dinh district (Hanoi) has become a desirable place to live and work for the majority of people living and working in Hanoi. Ba Dinh is one of the 12 inner city districts and one of the four central districts of Hanoi capital, also home to many important agencies of the Party and State in general and Hanoi in particular.

Location:

Ba Dinh District possesses a favorable geographical position that few districts of the capital have when it is adjacent to 4 major administrative centers of the capital:

• The North borders with Tay Ho, the boundary connecting the 2 districts is An Duong residential area, An Duong street and Hoang Hoa Tham street.
• The South borders Dong Da district, the boundaries are Le Dai Hanh, Lang Ha, Huynh Thuc Khang, Nguyen Thai Hoc, Giang Vo and Nguyen Hong streets.
• The East borders Long Bien district with the boundary of the Red River.
• The Southeast borders Hoan Kiem district, the boundaries are Phan Dinh Phung, Ly Nam De, Hang Dau, and railway lines.
• The West borders Cau Giay district, the boundary connecting the two districts is the To Lich river.

History:

The area of ​​Ba Dinh district was formerly belonging to Huu Nghiem canton (later renamed Yen Hoa), Tho Xuong district and the cantons of Yen Thanh, Noi, Thuong, Trung, Vinh Thuan district. After 1954, this area was divided into Truc Bach area and Ba Dinh area.

• In 1961, Ba Dinh neighborhood was established on the basis of merging Truc Bach and Ba Dinh areas; Dong Thai commune, a part of Thai Do commune in the old district V, two communes Phuc Le and Ngoc Ha and a part of Thong Nhat commune in district VI.
• In June 1981, changing neighborhoods into districts, Ba Dinh quarter changed to Ba Dinh district, including 15 wards: Yen Phu, Truc Bach, Thuy Khue, Thanh Cong, Quan Thanh, Phuc Xa, Nguyen Trung Truc, Ngoc Ha , Kim Ma, Giang Vo, Doi Can, Dien Bien, Cong Vi, Cau Giay, Pomelo. At that time, the entire Thang Long Imperial Citadel was in Ba Dinh district.
• In October 1995, 3 wards Yen Phu, Thuy Khue and Buoi of Ba Dinh district were moved to Tay Ho district.
• On November 22, 1996, Cau Giay ward of Ba Dinh district was renamed Ngoc Khanh ward due to the same name as Cau Giay district.
• On January 5, 2005, administrative boundaries were adjusted between Cong Vi and Ngoc Khanh wards, and at the same time established 2 wards Lieu Giai and Vinh Phuc.
• Since then, Ba Dinh district has 14 wards as it is today.

Culture:

Ba Dinh is the cradle of the Red River civilization, so in addition to blending with the common features of the capital’s culture, the district also creates its own identity with many famous historical and cultural relics such as the Presidential Mausoleum. Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi Flag Tower, One Pillar Pagoda, Voi Phuc Temple, Quan Thanh Temple, Thang Long Imperial Citadel Relic, Presidential Palace… The tourist attractions in the district all attract millions of visitors during the year. and oversea visit every year.

In addition, Ba Dinh is also the administrative and political center of the country, the place where important events in the domestic and foreign activities of the State take place.

Ba Dinh is also the land of many traditional craft villages bearing historical imprints such as Thuy Khue lotus wine, Yen Ninh rice cake, Ngu Xa bronze casting, Yen Thai wind paper, Ho Khau, Truc Bach silk, Ngoc Ha flower village. , Linh Buoi…

Infrastructure and utilities:

The infrastructure and transport system in Ba Dinh district is always interested in renovating, upgrading and expanding by the city. The system of markets and schools is renovated and clearly planned. The transport network in Ba Dinh district is studied and planned to be consistent with the general plan of the city with a series of arterial roads such as Kim Ma, Doi Can, Giang Vo, Lieu Giai, Tran Phu, Hoang Dieu …

In the district, there are also urban railway projects passing through: Line 1 (Ngoc Hoi – Yen Vien), Line 2 (Noi Bai – Thuong Dinh), Line 3 (Trioi – Nhon – Yen So), Line 5 (West Lake – An Khanh). In which, line 2, section Nam Thang Long – Tran Hung Dao is currently under construction, line 3, section Nhon – Hanoi station is currently under construction.

The western ward of Ba Dinh is one of the densely populated areas with many of the earliest apartment buildings built in Hanoi such as Lieu Giai, Thanh Cong, Vinh Phuc, Giang Vo, Cong Vi…

In the district, urban areas have been built such as Vinhomes Gallery Giang Vo urban area, 354 hospital urban area, 671 Hoang Hoa Tham urban area…

Bus routes running through the district: 01 (Gia Lam bus station – Yen Nghia bus station), 02 (Tran Khanh Du – Yen Nghia bus station), 09A (Bo Ho – Hanoi inter-agency area), 09B (Tran Khanh Du – Inter-facility Hanoi), 10A (Long Bien – Tu Son), 10B (Long Bien – Trung Mau), 12 (Nghia Do Park – Khanh Ha), 14 (Bo Ho – Ancient Nhue), 14CT (Tran Khanh Du – Co Nhue), 17 (Long Bien – Noi Bai), 18 (National University of Economics – National Economics University), 22A (Gia Lam Bus Station – BigC Thang Long Shopping Center), 23 (Nguyen Cong Tru – Nguyen Cong Tru), 24 (Long Bien – Cau Giay), 25 (Giap Bat bus station – Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases 2), 26 (Mai Dong – My Dinh National Stadium), 27 (Yen Nghia bus station – Nam Thang Long bus station), 28 (Nuoc Ngam bus station – Mining University), 31 (Bach Khoa – Mining university)…

Ba Dinh District focuses on many of the most modern shopping and entertainment facilities in the capital such as Lotte Center, Long Bien Market, Ba Dinh Square, Vincom Center Metropolis Lieu Giai, National Cinema, CGV Cinema…

Infrastructure and utilities:

The infrastructure and transport system in Ba Dinh district is always interested in renovating, upgrading and expanding by the city. The system of markets and schools is renovated and clearly planned. The transport network in Ba Dinh district is studied and planned to be consistent with the general plan of the city with a series of arterial roads such as Kim Ma, Doi Can, Giang Vo, Lieu Giai, Tran Phu, Hoang Dieu …

In the district, there are also urban railway projects passing through: Line 1 (Ngoc Hoi – Yen Vien), Line 2 (Noi Bai – Thuong Dinh), Line 3 (Trioi – Nhon – Yen So), Line 5 (West Lake – An Khanh). In which, line 2, section Nam Thang Long – Tran Hung Dao is currently under construction, line 3, section Nhon – Hanoi station is currently under construction.

The western ward of Ba Dinh is one of the densely populated areas with many of the earliest apartment buildings built in Hanoi such as Lieu Giai, Thanh Cong, Vinh Phuc, Giang Vo, Cong Vi…

In the district, urban areas have been built such as Vinhomes Gallery Giang Vo urban area, 354 hospital urban area, 671 Hoang Hoa Tham urban area…

Bus routes running through the district: 01 (Gia Lam bus station – Yen Nghia bus station), 02 (Tran Khanh Du – Yen Nghia bus station), 09A (Bo Ho – Hanoi inter-agency area), 09B (Tran Khanh Du – Inter-facility Hanoi), 10A (Long Bien – Tu Son), 10B (Long Bien – Trung Mau), 12 (Nghia Do Park – Khanh Ha), 14 (Bo Ho – Ancient Nhue), 14CT (Tran Khanh Du – Co Nhue), 17 (Long Bien – Noi Bai), 18 (National University of Economics – National Economics University), 22A (Gia Lam Bus Station – BigC Thang Long Shopping Center), 23 (Nguyen Cong Tru – Nguyen Cong Tru), 24 (Long Bien – Cau Giay), 25 (Giap Bat bus station – Central Hospital for Tropical Diseases 2), 26 (Mai Dong – My Dinh National Stadium), 27 (Yen Nghia bus station – Nam Thang Long bus station), 28 (Nuoc Ngam bus station – Mining University), 31 (Bach Khoa – Mining university)…

Ba Dinh District focuses on many of the most modern shopping and entertainment facilities in the capital such as Lotte Center, Long Bien Market, Ba Dinh Square, Vincom Center Metropolis Lieu Giai, National Cinema, CGV Cinema…

• Imperial Citadel of Thang Long

The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, also known as the Citadel of Hanoi, is a mysterious historical relic in the history of Vietnam. It was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2010, proving its historical and cultural importance. Numerous artefacts and artifacts dating from the 6th to 20th centuries were unearthed in 2004, including the grounds of ancient palaces, ponds and wells. Besides these finds, archaeologists have also discovered bronze coins, ceramics and pottery from China and parts of Asia.

This ancient site was the political center of the country for 13 consecutive centuries and was imprisoned for 8 centuries. Located in Ba Dinh district, Thang Long Imperial Citadel is close to many other tourist attractions.

– Opening hours: daily except Monday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

– Address: 19C Hoang Dieu, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi.

• Hanoi flag tower

This is one of the few historical structures in the city that has existed for a long time since the French colonial period in Vietnam. At a height of 40 meters, the tower was built during the Nguyen Dynasty in 1812, on a three-story pedestal.

The flagpole is currently the most intact monument in the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. Located in Ba Dinh district, visitors who climb to the top of the Co Tower can enjoy breathtaking views of Ba Dinh Square and the center of Hanoi.

– Opening hours: daily except Monday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

– Address: 9 Hoang Dieu Street, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi

• Uncle Ho’s Mausoleum

Uncle Ho’s mausoleum at Ba Dinh Square is one of the most attractive attractions in the capital. This is the final resting place of President Ho Chi Minh, the outstanding and talented leader of the Vietnamese nation. President Ho Chi Minh was loved and called by the people with the dear name Uncle Ho.

For tourists, a visit to the mausoleum can be an extraordinary experience, as it is more than just a tourist attraction; It’s part of a heroic historical story.

– Opening hours: Tuesday – Thursday 7:30am to 10:30am, Saturday and Sunday 7:30am to 11:00am

– Address: 2 Hung Vuong, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh President’s house on stilt

• In the large garden behind the Presidential Palace, there is a small path covered with gravel and surrounded by mangoes, leading to a simple and modest cottage. There, President Ho Chi Minh spent the last years of his life. The house on stilts is not only a historical site, but also an architectural and cultural heritage of the country.
• The house is also the place to welcome many political delegations, heads of many countries around the world and millions of people across the country, foreigners or foreign tourists to visit in Hanoi.
• The house is located in the middle of a natural space, the trees are shady, the fruits grow all over the garden, the green grass and flowers are really wonderful.

– Opening hours: daily from 8am to 5pm.

– Address: 2 Hung Vuong, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi (near Ba Dinh Square)

Quan Thanh Temple

Located at the intersection of Quan Thanh and Thanh Nien streets, Quan Thanh temple is one of the four most important and sacred temples built in four directions to protect the capital from bad influences.

Quan Thanh Temple is a Taoist temple where you can see local devotees praying for a happy and healthy life at any time of the year. Built in the 11th century during the Ly Dynasty, Quan Thanh Temple has one main treasure – a giant black bronze statue of the Taoist god Tran Vu. Quan Thanh Temple is adjacent to West Lake and less than 10 minutes walk from Ba Dinh Square.

• – Opening hours: daily from 8am to 5pm.
• – Address: Thanh Nien, Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi

Tran Quoc pagoda:

Tran Quoc Pagoda is one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam, famous for being the sacred Buddha’s door, attracting many Buddhist followers, visitors, domestic and foreign tourists. The pagoda was also the Buddhist center of Thang Long citadel in the Ly and Tran dynasties.

A special thing in Tran Quoc Pagoda is the hexagonal lotus stupa with 11 floors and 15m high. Each floor of the tower has 6 arched doorways, in each box there is a precious stone statue of Amitabha Buddha. The top of the tower also has a 9-storey lotus flower also made of precious stones.

– Opening hours: daily from 8am to 5pm.

– Address: Thanh Nien, Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi

West Lake:

West Lake is an attractive entertainment place in Hanoi with diverse services from entertainment, shopping, dining to attractive games. With a large area, airy space, ideal, this is also a place to provide tourist services such as duck pedaling, canoeing, floating restaurants ..

On cool evenings, West Lake often gathers a lot of people. Coming to West Lake in the evening, you can freely choose for yourself a corner located around the lake and enjoy a delicious street food, such as grilled rice paper, grilled meat or fried fish balls… .

Besides, West Lake also has an attractive place for young people, which is the Korean wharf with romantic and lyrical scenery. As a beautiful road, coming here you can not only admire the scenery but also fly kites, have fun and talk. To move to the Korean wharf, you take a shortcut from Dong Nhat Tan village to Nam Nhat Tan village. In the summer, it is very cool here, especially the most attractive is the fragrance of lotus flowers.

HOTEL Trang An Plaza Hotel

• Address: 41 Hang Bun, Nguyen Trung Truc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi,
• Phone: 024 3716 4985

HOTEL Grandiose Hotel & Spa

• Address: 9-11 Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 7303 4555

HOTEL Tryst Hotel

• Address: 71 Nguyen Truong To, Nguyen Trung Truc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3927 6363

HOTEL Lake Side Hotel

• Address: 23 Ngoc Khanh, Giang Vo, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3835 0111
  

HOTEL Tea Hotel & Zen Tea

• Address: Nguyen Chi Thanh, Ngoc Khanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi,
• Phone: 024 3211 5878

PRIVATE APARTMENT Minami Hotel & Apartments

• Address: 48 Phan Ke Binh, Cong Vi, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 097 754 52 11

HOTEL A25 Nguyen Thai Hoc Hotel

• Address: 150 Nguyen Thai Hoc Street, Dien Ban, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3722 2266

HOTEL Van Hoa Hotel

• Address: 97 Nguyen Truong To, Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3829 2025

HOTEL Super Hotel Candle

• Address: 301 Doi Can, Cong Vi, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3733 9933

HOTEL Inter . Hotel

• Address: No. 2 Lane 24 – Nguyen Van Ngoc, Cong Vi, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3766 2934

HOTEL S Otel Quan Ngua

• Address: Alley 4 Quan Ngua, Ngoc Ho, Ba Dinh, Hanoi,
• Phone: 0338 393 388

HOTEL Ha Thanh Hotel

• Address: 411 Kim Ma, Ngoc Khanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 0868 502 979

HOTEL Tam Hotel

• Address: 3 Tran Te Xuong, Truc Bach, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 37154070

HOTEL Fortuna Hotel Hanoi

• Address: 6B Lang Ha, Thanh Cong, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3831 3333

HOTEL Sunrise Suites Hotel Hanoi

• Address: 18 Yen Phu, Truc Bach, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3821 0123

PRIVATE APARTMENT Palmo Serviced Apartment 1

• Address: No. 13 Alley 19 – Lieu Giai, Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 097 754 52 11

HOTEL Binh Minh Hotel

• Address: 94 Ngoc Khanh, Giang Vo, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3724 6048

HOTEL HOTEL Red scarf

• Address: 94 Alley 189 Hoang Hoa Tham, Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3723 6727

HOTEL Hanoi Hotel

• Address: D8 Giang Vo, Tran Huy Lieu, Giang Vo, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3845 2270

HOTEL Huong Giang Hotel

• Address: Alley 172, 39 Ngoc Ha, Ngoc Ho, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3843 0325

HOTEL Hanh Hotel

• Address: 33 Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3733 8501

HOTEL Anise . Hotel

• Address: 22 Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3927 4670

HOTEL Azumaya Hotel Kim Ma 1

• Address: 62 Pham Huy Thong, Ngoc Khanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3724 7342

HOTEL Sao Mai Lemon Hotel

• Address: 74 Yen Ninh Street, Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 097 152 51 21

HOTEL Hanoi Delight Hotel

• Address: 93A Doi Can, Ngoc Ho, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 091 488 99 59

HOTEL Hoang Duong Hotel

• Address: 44 Nguyen Truong To, Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3715 1220

HOTEL Aroma Hotel

• Address: Lane 2 Lang Ha, Thanh Cong, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 0399 806 806

HOTEL Peony House Trade Hotel

• Address: 216 Doi Can, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 091 616 99 03

HOTEL Army Hotel

• Address: 1A Nguyen Tri Phuong, Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi,
• Phone: 024 6299 3322

HOTEL Seoul Hotel

• Address: 379 Doi Can, Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 096 856 69 56

HOTEL Smile Hotel

• Address: 34 Cua Bac, Truc Bach, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 093 618 05 08

HOTEL La Thanh Hotel

• Address: 218 Doi Can, Lieu Giai, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3832 5123

HOTEL Truc Bach Guest House

• Address: 1 Tran Vu Street, Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3716 4885

HOTEL Huyen Chau Hotel

• Address: 28 Yen Phu, Truc Bach, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3823 8007

HOTEL Bach Duong Hotel

• Address: 27 Tan Ap, Phuc Xa, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3823 8086

HOTEL Hong Ngoc Hotel

• Address: 95 Nguyen Truong To, Quan Thanh, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3716 4143

HOTEL Hai Nam Hotel

• Address: 3 Nguyen Truong To, Nguyen Trung Truc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3927 5592

Hotel Fukuyoka Mansion

• Address: 32 Kim Ma Thuong, Cong Vi, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 096 601 08 88

HOTEL Lotus Hotel

• Address: 140 Ngoc Ha, Ngoc Ho, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3864 2626

HOTEL Chau An Hotel

• Address: 384 Doi Can, Cong Vi, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 6273 6078

TU House Hanoi HOTEL

• Address: 118 Ngoc Ha, Ngoc Ho, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3967 0888

HOTEL My Hotel 24

• Address: 65 Kim Ma, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3823 7540

Hostel Capsules Hanoi

• Address: 160 Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 094 455 55 06

HOTEL Dang Anh Hotel

• Address: 23 Hang Than, Nguyen Trung Truc, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3282 8282

HOTEL New Hotel II

• Address: 17 Nguyen Cong Hoan, Giang Vo, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3724 7464

HOTEL Heritage Hanoi Hotel

• Address: 625 La Thanh Street, Thanh Cong, Ba Dinh, Hanoi
• Phone: 024 3834 4727