Remarkable construction works marking millennial anniversary of Thang Long

The ceramic mosaic wall running along a road along the Red River, known as "the Ceramic Road" along the Red River, has adorned Hanoi like a colourful ribbon since it was inaugurated to mark the capital city’s 1,000th –year celebration. The mosaic road, spanning about 4 km and an area of 6,500 square metres, snaked its way through the districts of Tay Ho, Ba Dinh, Hoan Kiem and Hai Ba Trung. The ceramic mosaics used bore the imprint of well-known pottery villages of Bat Trang, Chu Dau and Phu Lang. The mosaic road was inaugurated in September 2010 after three years of making. It was recognised by Guinness World Records in the same year (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The road features images of Vietnam and Hanoi in particular, in an effort to honour the landscape, people and cultural identity of the capital city. After a decade, despite having gone under various times of reparation, some sections of the road have been downgraded, with swelling, cracks and desquamation appearing in a number of ceramic pieces. In addition to technical reasons, the mosaic wall is built next to a busy road seeing heavy traffic on a daily basis, putting up with a large level of vibration and severe weather conditions. All of those factors deal a blow to the mosaic wall’s duration, posing a huge challenge for conservation work (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A bird’s eye view of the Hoa Binh (Peace) Park. The park was built on a large area in excess of 20 ha in Xuan Dinh ward of Bac Tu Liem district of Hanoi. The construction of the park was to mark the recognition of Hanoi as a city for peace and the millennial cerebration of the city. The park is home to a host of symbols of peace including cranes, the Earth and pigeons, as well as those honouring values of the centuries-old capital city. Even though 10 years have passed, the park, with its unique designs and ideas, remains an attractive destination for local people and visitors (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Young people spend time at the park, with the Peace Monument standing at the background. The monument represents an everlasting desire for peace of people of Vietnam in general and Hanoi in particular. At present, Hanoi is the only city in Asia being honoured with the title of the “city for peace”. Hanoi had received 200 cherry trees as gift from Japan and planted them at Hoa Binh Park. Located amid the busy city, the park offers local people a precious public space free of charge for leisure activities after the hustle and bustle in their daily lives. The city’s population is very likely to climb to nearly 10.5 million in 2020 (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The Hanoi Museum was opened to the public in October 2010, also to commemorate the 1,000 anniversary of Thang Long-Hanoi. Built with an investment of more than 2.3 trillion VND (99.46 million USD), it is considered one of the outstanding cultural works of the city, thanks to its unique and modern architecture. Located in Pham Hung street, the museum is close to the Vietnam National Convention Centre. The first phase comprises of a main building of the museum which was completed in 2010 to mark the city’s millennial celebration. Meanwhile, the second phase, focusing on the showcase of artifacts, was rolled out at the cost of about 800 billion VND (Photo: VietnamPlus)

Starting from May 20 this year, the Hanoi Museum temporarily suspended receiving guests for the improvement of exhibit arrangement in the entire place. The site is projected to frequently open to the public by late of next year. Located in Pham Hung Street, the museum is built in the form of an upside down pyramid with a spiral staircase inside that bring visitors to every exhibit section. On display are over 7,000 artifacts from Hanoi’s thousand-year history and the nation’s history, culture, heritage, and architecture. The museum has been listed in the world’s most beautiful museums voted by the US’ Business Insider newspaper (Photo: VietnamPlus)

In front of Hanoi Museum. Two years ago, the museum received 1,017 documents and items donated by 37 individuals and organisations for its permanent display, raising its total listed exhibits to just short of its targeted figure. All the documents and items hold significant cultural value, reflecting the development of Hanoi through various historical periods. Most of them are related to the daily lives of Hanoi’s locals in the early 20th century, along with those collected in wartime and the subsidy period, or gathered in trade villages and trade streets of Thang Long-Hanoi. The museum, opened in 2010 to mark the Millennial Anniversary of Hanoi, has hosted a panoply of cultural events of the city (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The monument dedicated to Uncle Ho-Uncle Ton. Located on the Thong Nhat (Unification) isle in the compound of Thong Nhat Park, the alloy monument is 5.4m in height and weighs about 20 tonnes. It features President Ho Chi Minh shaking the hands of Ton Duc Thang to congratulate the latter on his election as Vice President of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam in 1960. The monument is a gift that the Ho Chi Minh City’s Party, authorities and citizens presented to Hanoi on the capital city’s 1,000th founding anniversary. The monument of the two beloved leaders of the Vietnamese nation represents the solidarity between the two regions of the country and the close bond of people of the whole country (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The site always attracts large numbers of locals who come to relax. President Ho Chi Minh is the great teacher of the Vietnamese revolutionary, who led the entire Party, army and people to overcome all difficulties to gain victories. Ton Duc Thang is President Ho’s best friend, who devoted all his life to work for the nation’s independence and the people’s happiness. Uncle Ho and Uncle Ton are bright symbols of patriotism, evolutionary ideology, and strong will for reunifying the country and building a rich and strong Vietnam which stands on a par with other countries around the world. Since the monument’s inauguration, the compound surrounding the monument has been a place for local people to visit and spend time leisurely (Photo: VietnamPlus)

A monument of King Le Thai To. He was the founder of the Later Le dynasty (1428-1788). Situated at No.16 Le Thai To street, on the west side of the Hoan Kiem lake at the heart of Hanoi, a statuette of King Le Thai To crafted in late of the 19th century is being conserved in the monument. The monument is the oldest of its kind in Hanoi which remains intact. The monument is in perfect harmony with the landscape surrounding the lake, also known as the Guom (Sword) lake. It represents the traditional culture of the country and at the same time an attraction near Hoan Kiem lake that should not be missed (Photo: VietnamPlus)

The monument is located in a spacious area surrounded with lustrous trees. It comprises a gate, a little shrine and the statuette. The statuette of King Le Thai To is placed on a cornerstone of more than 0.8 m high. It depicts the King in his royal attire and holding a sword, which is associated with a popular legend passed down through many generations of the country. According to the legend that dates back to the 15th century, King Le Thai To found a holy turtle during a cruise on the then Luc Thuy, or Green Lake. The turtle told the king to return the sacred sword that had helped him defeat the northern Ming aggressors, now that peace had returned. Le Thai To unsheathed his sword and threw it to the turtle. He later named the lake "Hoan Kiem" (Lake of Returned Sword). The story has been passed down for generations (Photo: VietnamPlus)