Hanoi Opera House (Nha Hat Lon)
1 Trang Tien, Hoàn Kiem, Hanoi, Northern Vietnam, 100000
Over a century old, the Hanoi Opera House (Nha Hat Lon is a national landmark due to its neoclassical French architecture and Gothic embellishments. Home to the Vietnam Symphony Orchestra, the opera house also hosts the Hanoi Philharmonic Orchestra, the National Ballet, and both traditional and modern local productions.
The basics
The only way to access the interior of the Hanoi Opera House is by booking a ticket to a show. Besides an ever-changing program of concerts, the opera house showcases performances that explore the ancient cultures of Vietnam. Most Hanoi sightseeing tours stop by the opera house to admire its grand exterior.
Things to know before you go
- Three stories of seats mean that regardless of where you sit, you’ll enjoy a good view of the 10-foot (3-meter) stage.
- The opera house is accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
How to get there
The Hanoi Opera House is situated on Trang Tien Street, near the Red River and not far from Hoan Kiem Lake. From the center of Hanoi, the opera house is roughly a 15-minute drive, while the 09CT bus drops you right outside the landmark.
When to get there
Different shows at the opera house have different start and end times.
Historic Highlights of Hanoi
As the capital of Vietnam, Hanoi has a plethora of historic sights. Musts for history buffs include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, erected on the spot where the Vietnamese leader declared the country’s independence, and Hoa Lo Prison, where American POWs were incarcerated during the Vietnam War.
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