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European architectural beauty in the heart of the capital Hanoi Opera House – HISTORY OF FOUNDATION & DEVELOPMENT 1899: The land for the construction of the Opera House was formerly a swampy area belonging to the land of two villages Thach Tan and Tay Luong belonging to General Phuc Lan, Tho Xuong district. In 1899, the city council met under the chairmanship of Richard – the Hanoi Ambassador to propose to General Governor Fourier to build the Theater. The author of the design project is two architects, Harlay and Broyer. This design has to be revised a lot to the comments of many architects. 1901: Construction was started on June 7, 1901, under the technical supervision of urban inspector – architect Harlay – one of the two design authors. The people in charge of construction are Mr. Travary and Savelon. Leveling the ground is very difficult. There are 300 workers working every day, 35000 bamboo poles are driven with concrete blocks 90 cm thick. The project must use more than 12000m3 of materials, nearly 600 tons of iron and steel. The work occupies an area of 2600m2, the length of the work is 87m, the width is 30m, and the highest point of the work is 34m above the road surface. The front of the building is very grand, there are many steps overlooking the wide square (now called August Revolution Square), The long steps run in front of the former Theater to directly receive the cars of colonial officials. come and see. The designers of the work have sought to refer to the ancient Greek architecture of Corinth combined with the style of the castle of Tuylory and the Paris Opera to create a separate architectural block Inside the theater, there was a large stage, and the main audience room with an area of 24x24m, that day accommodated 870 seats, leather seats, some seats upholstered in velvet. The middle floor has many small rooms for spectators with separate tickets. The middle staircase to the second floor is a large main hall. Side stairs and corridors on either side. Behind the theater is an administration room, with 18 rooms for actors and actresses, 2 rehearsal rooms, a library, and a meeting room. In front of the second floor is a very splendid mirror room. The approved construction budget at that time was 2,000,000 French francs. On August 17, 1945, at the Theater Square, a meeting was held to launch the Viet Minh Front. On August 29, 1945, the North Vietnamese Liberation Army returned to Hanoi to debut at Hanoi Opera House Square. On September 16, 1945, at Theater Square, Golden Week took place. In early October 1945, the Southern Resistance Day was held at Theater Square. On March 5, 1945, the National Assembly of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam held its first session at the Hanoi Opera House.
On September 2, 1946, the meeting to celebrate the 1 year anniversary of the Government of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and that was also the day Uncle Ho first set foot in the Hanoi Opera House. On October 28, 1946, the second session of the National Assembly approved the Constitution of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and since then the Hanoi Opera House has been the place where the National Assembly holds the first, second, fourth, and subsequent sessions. until the day there was Ba Dinh Hall. The Hanoi Opera House is the place that witnessed the first moments of peace in our country and is a witness to the revolution of Hanoi Capital. Since then, the Theater has always been the center of important meetings, conferences, meetings, and highly artistic performances of domestic and international art troupes. Dubbed the “Opera Garnier in Paris" miniature in the heart of the capital, the Hanoi Opera House is a popular place for tourists to visit. The work is ranked as a national historical relic, possessing a unique architecture associated with important events in the capital. The following article provides some information about Hanoi Opera House, hopefully, it will help you to explore Hanoi, and visit and experience the architectural space and performances at the Opera House to the fullest… In the mid-1990s, to prepare for the 7th Francophonie Summit in Hanoi in November 1997, the Government of our country decided to restore the Opera House with a budget of 156 billion VND. In 2011, the Hanoi Opera House and the August Revolution Square were recognized as national historical and architectural monuments by the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism. On December 9, 2011, the Hanoi Opera House celebrated its 100th anniversary. The architecture of the Hanoi Opera House was built according to the model of Opéra Garnier Theater in Paris, but smaller in stature and using materials suitable for our country's climatic conditions. The work has a length of 87 meters, an average width of 30 meters, the highest rooftop is 34 meters above the roadbed, and the construction area is about 2,600 m². The floor plan of the Hanoi Opera House is divided into three relatively distinct parts. The first space at the entrance is the main hall with a stone T-shaped staircase leading to the second floor. On the second floor, the mirror room is where important ceremonies take place, the signing of government documents, or the reception of high-ranking figures. The next space of the theater is an audience room with a size of 24 x 24m with a large stage, three floors of seats, and a total of 598 seats designed in the 19th-century French classical style. Finally, behind the stage are 18 makeup rooms for actors, 2 practice rooms, and working rooms, libraries, meeting rooms…
The main facade of the theater stands out thanks to the Roman Ionic columns, the top is emphasized by the curved roofs covered with stone tiles like the emphasized Renaissance architectural principles. However, the curved curves of the balconies combined with the arched form above the entrance accentuate the Baroque elements. Particularly, the roof that welcomes the entrance for car occupants on both sides is in the Art Nouveau style. Above the theater, the black stone tiled roof system is very well organized with a combination of many forms, giving a feeling of the French Neoclassical spirit. All these blends give the impression of eclectic Neoclassical architecture with values not only architecturally but also artistically. Hilton Opera Hotel About 50 meters from the Hanoi Opera House, the Hilton Opera Hotel is a work designed by a French architect. Bringing classic lines – such as high columns, Mansard roof… the modern Hilton Opera hotel not only does not break the architectural space of the square but also enhances the beauty of the theater. This 5-star hotel is located in a safe and secure area, with amenities and memorable experiences. Address: 1 Le Thanh Tong, Phan Chu Trinh Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel Is one of the most luxurious and famous hotels in Hanoi. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is not only a resort for tourists but also a venue for many important conferences of heads of state. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi Hotel owns a unique ancient French architecture mixed with many modern lines, creating a luxurious and classy space. Address: 15 Ngo Quyen, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi La Sinfonia del Rey Hotel and Spa Lakefront Hanoi hotel in Hoan Kiem, walk to Thang Long Water Puppet Theater Along with a full-service spa, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. In particular, La Sinfonia del Rey Hotel and Spa has 8 treatment rooms, including rooms for the best relaxation couples. Address: 33-35 Hang Dau, Ly Thai To, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi Capella owns magnificent architecture inspired by the Hanoi Opera House. From the opposite perspective, the hotel looks like a jewel on the most luxurious and beautiful street of the Capital. Exquisite and luxurious service designed specifically for each guest promises to bring experiences that any guest wishes to enjoy once in his life when coming to the land of the capital. Address: No. 11 Le Phung Hieu, Hoan Kiem District The above are hotels near the Hanoi Opera House, but they are all relatively expensive because they are located on the golden streets of the capital. If you want to stay in the area near the Hanoi Opera House at a low cost, you can also choose hotels and motels in the Hoan Kiem District area at affordable prices.
Hanoi opera house, Hanoi Capital
Day Inclusions: Private A/C transfer, English-speaking tour guide in Hanoi, lunch, entrance fee, hotel in Hanoi
Day Inclusions: Car/Mini-Van, Outstanding English speaking guide, Lunch – Vietnamese Cuisine at Tam Coc Nature Eco Lodge, All sightseeing tickets, Good bike with gears, 02 bottles of Mineral water, Services charges and government tax, Rowing boat to visit Tam Coc, One conical hat as souvenir, Demonstration of teaching to learn how to write, speak Vietnamese, and catch fish
Day Inclusions: Hotel breakfast, shuttle bus A/C transfer, English speaking tour guide on CRUISE only, entrance fee, full board, joint Cruise in Halong bay with private cabin (2 persons share 1 cabin)
What's included in this trip :
We took the two amazing tours, Cu Chi tunnels and Mekong Delta, the information was perfect, we learned a lot, the landscape was so beautiful and our both guides Mr. Lee and Mr. Law were the best in the world, very friendly and professional. Thanks!
I booked with Impress Travel in July. My contact person was Tommy Thang. He is an amazing person. He was very helpful. He changed my program twice for me. Very accommodating!
We started our holiday in the north (Sapa)of Vietnam and travelled down to HCMC.
The tour was fantastic, Tommy's arrangements were to the"T".
I will always use them if I have to visit the area again and recommend them to one and all.
Thank you once again Mr.Tommy and the Impress Team.
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Impress travel were amazing. Did my bookings with Daniel for our tour of Vietnam and I must say Daniel was very professional and prompt with his services. All the arrangement, plans, pick-up & drop-off services, hotels, vehicles, sightseeing tours and guides were spot on and excellent. Did 4 nights Hanoi, 1 night Hà Long Bay cruise, 3 nights Hoian, 4 nights Saigon and 1 night in Can Tho. It was totally awesome. Every part of the journey was superbly arranged and planned. I will highly recommend Impress Travel for anyone interested in visiting Vietnam. Very organized and reliable!
At first, I was just planning a trip to Hanoi, Halong Bay, and Ninh Binh for my small family.
Some close friends heard about our plans and wanted to join the trip. Eventually the group grew to be 7 families, with 25 adults and children of varying interests and expectations.
While I was excited at the prospect of touring Vietnam with good friends, I felt anxiously responsible to ascertain that everything must be well organized and everyone satisfied. This is why I am so very, very glad to have found Impress Travel. Mr. Mark responded quickly to all my inquiries, customized a wonderful trip according to the group's preferences, tirelessly worked out every detail for our 7-day trip, all at a reasonable price. Our guide, Trung, is knowledgeable, helpful, quick to respond to any need, and well-loved by everyone in the group. All my friends found this a marvelous trip, filled with beautiful memories, very much to my delight and relief!
Mr Tommy, on behalf of our group, we thank you for your efforts in putting together such a memorable vacation and experience of Sapa, overnight train, Halong Bay, Hanoi + Bai Dinh, your tour guides are so knowledgeable, passionate + helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and we will certainly recommend your tour agency to our friends and share our experiences in social media.
Thumbs up, best regards,
David
It was amazing place to visit in the north of vietnam , we really enjoy all the trip especially their foods , culture, beautiful view and so on.
Accommodations were good especially Thang Long Espana Hotel (the Hotel Management automated upgraded us to VIP rooms.Is really unexpected). Overalled tours n places visited very well but only local guides r not good organizing the itineraries. Especially at Sapa Lao Cai and Cat Cat Villages walking tours push to the same day about 8hours for 7km (which is on 1st&2nd days arrival) so tiring. Lunch not good enough 4 so many hours of walking. In Danang Bana Hill the local guide shd arrange 2 visit Bana Hill 1st n not last coz' spend a short time n not nice photos taken due to rain (went in morning time no rain).
Overall tours, hotels, transportation, prices are strongly recommended. Especially Daniel Dang Impress Travel for welcoming and bye-bye wishes.
Daniel Dang tks from 8 of us having a wonderful time n memorable trip for 8D7N Sapa, Hanoi, Danang with Impress Travel. Meet u all again.
We are family of 6 from Singapore and Malaysia joining Hanoi Impress Travel on 30 October-04 November 2019. We are really impressed with the company and tour guides with their professionalism and well organised arrangement. Lily is our guide for Hanoi, Tam Coc and Ninh Binh. She is excellent and very informative. She even taking care of us until late night. We walk us from Old Quarters to the hotel and brought us to try the famous road side foods. She even helped us to pay for our order to avoid overcharge by the stall. Another guide, David BK (Swan Cruise) brought us to Halong Bay cruise. He is excellent and humorous. He handles everything throughout the trip. He served meals for guests on the cruise, organised happy hour, guiding us for Kayaking, teaching Taiji and cooking class on cruise. The cruise ship is ok and the hotel in Hanoi-Adamas Hotel is small but new and clean with reasonable ok breakfast. Anyway thank you for the wonderful arrangement.
We booked a 8 day private tour package for 9 persons for Northern and Central Vietnam . We experienced great and very professional service from the Impress travel team. Tommy was very easy to contact and accommodated our requests.
All the tour guides were very good, spoke good English, friendly and patient. All the vehicles were very clean , spacious enough for our group of 6 adults and 3 children. The drivers were extremely safe and ontime.
Meals were served in clean restaurants.
Overall we had a good holiday .Thank you Tommy and Impress travel for a great experience.
We booked package for 9 persons in Hanoi and i was experienced great service during my stay! the PIC (Mr. Mark) was very pleasant and so easily to contact, i was communicated so easily for trip preparation..the tour guide for Trang An was good, Mr Hiep was helped us very well, and he was so patient on witing us shopping! Thank you Hiep!!
during in Hanoi we were stayed in great hotel with nice service also, and during in Halong Bay, they also choosen the best cruise for us! Swan cruise and also the Mr Cong was great!! thank you!!
for transporation, the car was good and driver are pleasant, but only a little bit communication since the driver less good in english. but overall great!!
all the choosen food for lunch and dinner was delicious
Thank you so much Impress travel
Impress Travels has been very helpful in making our vietnam travel amazing. We were a bunch of 7 friends wanting to go on a budget trip covering most locations. Hence, this subjected to a lot of changes during our discussion with the tour guide Daniel.
However, he has been patient enough in hearing out our needs - be it itienary , hotel bookings or even the mode of payment.
They really understand your needs. And needless to say our experience was amazing. All of this support and help has really made our vietnam trip the most memorable as far ❤️
I was searching for a reliable travel agent and come across Impress Travel and the many reviews of them. I booked 5D/4N, Hanoi-Trang An-Halong Bay private trip for a party of 6. I communicated with Mr Daniel Dang throughout the time until the day we arrived. Mr Daniel is very patient, helpful, and accommodating to our requirements despite many changes made to the itinerary. The price is very reasonable unlike other travel agents.
Our tour guide, Lily was very friendly and efficientknowledgeable and speak good English.
Highly recommend “Trang An Boat Tour”. The caves was spectacular and beautifully.
2D/1N Halong Bay – Swan Cruise was awesome with amazing view of the cave. Our guide Mr David was hilarious, helpful, accommodating, and everything was well organized. Beside the normal
activities of kayaking, swimming, Tai Chi, culinary lesson, we are indeed very very fortunate to have
the chance to celebrate the “Mooncake Festival” while cruising and admiring the full moon.
Spread of mooncake, dessert, sweet snack, fruits, cocktail, beer and mini dragon dance complete the celebration. Tourists from all over the world party all night long.
Although we paid for a 3-star package, the hotel (Thang Long Espana Hotel), meals and transport provided were also above average. Our gang have a very enjoyable and memorable trip in Hanoi.
Impress Travel really impressed us with their service and will engage their service in future.
P/S:- Don’t worry, Impress Travel CAN be trusted.
Hanoi – Duong Lam - Halong Bay – Hue – Danang – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh city – Mekong Delta – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Can Tho – Phu Quoc Island - Ho Chi Minh city.
It is worth talking about details, say what you want to see, watch the hotels, indicate which rooms you want, the office will organize everything for you. I highly recommend!
The whole trip was arranged with the active help of Mr. Daniel Dang.
Thanks to Mr Tommy and staff for putting together an active and interesting tour in all 3 countries. In every city or town we had we met by very nice, friendly and knowledgeable guides. We went in June which was HOT HOT HOT and were always so happy to have an air conditioned vehicle with cold water waiting for us. We traveled by planes, trains, automobiles and boats and all were fabulously coordinated by Mr Tommy without fail. The selection of sites helped us enjoy so many aspects of all 3 countries!
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