We climbed the stairs to have a look at the view. Not suited to older folk, be careful with the rounded stairs at the top section. Not alot to it but right next to the museum and something to do before enjoying Vietnamese Coffee at Highlands next door!
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Hanoi Flag Tower
Vietnam Military History Museum, Hanoi, Vietnam
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Ranked #22 of 78 attractions in Hanoi
55 Reviews
Type: Scenic/ Historic Walking Areas, Military Museums
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This place was built between 1805 and 1812 under King Gia Long and is over 2 centuries old. It resembles an old stone fortress and has steps leading......
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This place was built between 1805 and 1812 under King Gia Long and is over 2 centuries old. It resembles an old stone fortress and has steps leading to the top where one can get a good view of the city. There are old cannon sitting at the base of the place at grand level.
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This is next to the Vietnam Military History Museum (Army Museum) and consists of nothing more than a stone fort. There is limited explanation or information as to the background and not worth the time and effort to schedule a special trip.
If you walked slowly this might take 20 minutes and does provide an interesting view of the military...
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The UNESCO world heritage site (2010) of the central sector of the Imperial citadel of Thang Long is fabulous for anyone with any interest in history, the development of Ha Noi through the emperors to the French, archaeology and/or the war against the Americans. It is quite separate from the flag tower, and from memory is free. There is an...
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remember its closes 11am to 1pm and you wont be able to get up it til it opens again
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Tel Aviv, Israel
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there's really nothing much to say about this tower, except that it overlooks the army museum where you can see old aircrafts and tanks
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Probably it is closed, but we have rent a motorbike, and were driving around Hanoi in the amazing crowds during Rush Hour. This tower was our first stop and it was amazingly beautiful with evening's lights with the bright flag on top! Lovely!
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Save a trip -- buy a postcard. It's hard to consider this an "attraction."
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Hobart, Australia
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The Flag Tower is next door to the Military Museum and is impressive symbol of the communist regime. Very interesting history illustrated at this site
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In the war museum area- just about 30 steps to the top and a nic view- not much elses here
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It is well worth the walk up the flag tower and there some very good photo opportunities of the museum and Ha Noi.
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