Hanoi Opera House: Explore an outstanding architectural icon in Vietnam

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Hanoi Opera House has developed into a well-known tourist site, drawing both domestic and international visitors in significant numbers. No matter if you enjoy musicals and arts or not, this is a destination that every traveler should see at least once during their Hanoi travel journey. Read on to learn more about a wealth of unique historical and cultural values of this place!

1. What to know about Hanoi Opera House history?

Hanoi Opera House is located at No. 1 Trang Tien Street, Phan Chu Trinh Ward, Hoan Kiem District. It is a prestigious artistic center as well as a famous historical building in Hanoi. This work was built by the French colonial government during the early years of the 20th century. Its construction started on June 7, 1901 and finished in 1911.

The French Opera House Hanoi was built in 1911 after 10 years of construction (Source: Collected)

Initially, only French officials and their families were allowed to attend the performances of Western artists in Hanoi Opera House. Later, Vietnamese-organized charity concert nights were also held here. From August 1945, it served as the venue for significant cultural gatherings, conferences, and exhibitions by national and international art groups.

Hanoi Opera House is considered to be one of the most outstanding architectural landmarks of the capital city (Source: Collected)

2. The outstanding features of Hanoi Opera House architecture

Hanoi Opera House is recognized for its distinctive design. Its architecture takes after that of the Opéra Garnier in France. On the first floor, there is a sizable stage, a major auditorium, and numerous smaller audience rooms.

Hanoi Opera House was modeled after the Opéra Garnier in Paris, France (Source: Collected)

Inside, there is a staircase in the middle that leads to a large hall on the second floor. At the back of the opera house is the management section with 8 make-up rooms, 2 voice practice rooms, 1 library, and 1 meeting room. Also, there is a room full of mirrors on the second floor facing the staircase. 

Now, modern equipment has been installed in the opera house, making it suitable for all kinds of creative performances. Here, you will be greatly impressed by folk, ballet, piano, classical opera, Vietnamese cai luong, Vietnamese tuong, and drama performances. Several big foreign concerts have also been successfully held at the opera house.

The architecture of this opera house in Hanoi will impress every visitor (Source: Collected)

3. Hanoi Opera House opening hours and ticket fee

Currently, there are 2 types of Hanoi Opera House tickets. 

First is tickets for sightseeing. It offers 70 minutes per visit at 120,000 VND/person, with a maximum of 20 visitors at a time. It is available on most days of the week, except for Fridays.

Second is tickets for sightseeing and watching Hanoi Opera House performances on Mondays and Thursdays. It offers 90 minutes per visit at 400,000 VND/person, with a maximum of 250 visitors.

Both these ticket types are sold at fixed time frames, from 10:30 am to 12:00 pm. In addition, you can also book tickets to watch the art shows that are frequently performed at the opera house at 300,000 VND/person.

Hanoi Opera House is a great choice for those who want to learn more about Vietnamese culture and history (Source: Collected)

4. How to get to Hanoi Opera House?

The opera house is located right in the city center, so you can get here either by bus, car, motorbike, or taxi. 

If you prefer to take the bus, there are buses number 02, 35A, 43, 49, 55A, and 86CT which all pass by the opera house.

If you go by car or motorbike, follow the route: Le Thai To – Hang Trong – Hang Khay – Trang Tien to reach the opera house.

Alternatively, you can also try taking the double-decker Hanoi City Tour bus. Sitting on an open-roof bus will be an exciting experience, as you can watch the streets of Hanoi in the most leisurely and convenient way.

5. Some notes for your best experience at Hanoi Opera House

To make your trip to Hanoi Opera House convenient and memorable, note the following: 

• Do not smoke in the opera house
• Do not bring foods, drinks, and chewing gum into the opera house
• Put the phone in silent mode when the shows in the opera house start
• Do not film or take photos inside the opera house
• Keep your voice down during the Hanoi Opera House shows

From the opera house, you can easily go to many renowned destinations in Hanoi and enjoy your trip to Vietnam capital to the fullest. Among them, VinKE & Vinpearl Aquarium Times City are two prominent highlights.

Specifically, Vinpearl Aquarium features one of Vietnam’s most cutting-edge aquarium systems, where you will have the chance to explore the underwater world. This place has more than 30,000 marine animals from all over the world in a total area of ​​​​nearly 4,000 square meters. Also, it provides a variety of entertaining shows to amuse visitors and allows you to interact with sea creatures through a glass pane.

You will have the opportunity to explore the ocean world and enjoy many interesting shows at Vinpearl Aquarium

At VinKE, you will have the opportunity to have fun together with your children through many awesome activities. This place focuses on several job simulation games and creates a great environment where children can learn about their favorite field, practice their dream job, and gain more confidence with the world around them.

VinKE Times City offers lots of fun to families with small children

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In addition to Hanoi in the Northern region, there are many more must-see locations in the Central and Southern regions of the country, including Hoi An, Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc. These places, as the most well-known tourist attractions in Vietnam, will astound you with a ton of great experiences.

And while you are there, you can have a magnificent stay at one of the top-rated hotel chains in Vietnam – Vinpearl, which features all-inclusive amenities and ideal locations. Additionally, VinWonders, a top-notch entertainment system with stunning scenery and a wide variety of alluring activities, deserves to be included in your bucket list. They will undoubtedly provide you with several new experiences that can hardly be found anywhere else.

There are countless exciting things to explore in VinWonders in Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, and Nam Hoi An

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Hanoi Opera House has been recognized as a national work of art. It contributes to the modern cultural landscape of Vietnam and acts as a cornerstone for cultural exchange. Therefore, do not forget to include this place in your travel list to Vietnam, along with touristy destinations like Phu Quoc, Nha Trang, Hoi An, and Da Nang!