Hanoi Opera House

The Hanoi Opera House is open year-round from Monday to Friday and regularly hosts performances, ceremonies, and events throughout the week. Tourists can find more information about the performances and plan their visits accordingly.

To get to the Hanoi Opera House, you can go by motorbike, taxi or other public transportation. Therefore, you can refer to some of the following ways:

Bus routes No. 02, No. 35A, No. 43, No. 49, No. 55A and No. 86CT have bus stops near the Hanoi Opera House area. To have a more panoramic view of the capital's scenery and have a more interesting experience, you can travel by double-decker bus.

If you are traveling by car or motorcycle, you can follow the route along Le Thai To Street towards Hang Trong - Hang Khay - Trang Tien and proceed through the roundabout at the Hanoi Opera House square to reach your destination.

Hanoi Opera House operates according to the official time frame from 10:30 to 12:00 and opens in 2 forms as follows:

• Maximum number of visitors per tour: 20 people/ tour
• Duration of the tour: 70 minutes/tour
• Ticket price: 120,000 VND/person
• Opening days: From Monday to Sunday (closed on Fridays)

• Maximum number of visitors per tour: 250 people/tour
• Duration of the tour: 90 minutes/tour
• Ticket price: 400,000 VND/person
• Opening days: Monday and Thursday

Besides, visitors can visit performances at Hanoi Opera House with an official ticket price of 300,000 VND/person.

The Hanoi Opera House was initiated for construction in 1901 by the French colonial government in Vietnam. They aimed to transform this place into a cultural and artistic center to serve the demand for enjoying the arts.

After more than 10 years of construction, the opera house was completed with a grand and classical European architectural style, offering a spacious and luxurious space for the finest artistic enjoyment in Indochina. It is a masterpiece of art designed by architects Broyer, Harley, and Francois Lagisquet, based on the imitation of the Opera Garnier in Paris.

However, after 1945, the opera house became a meeting place for the Government, National Assembly and military parades. At that time, the Hanoi Opera House served as a hub for artistic activities among the emerging new class of intellectuals and artists in Hanoi. Later, the Hanoi Opera House was restored by the Government in 1995 - 1997.

The architecture of the Hanoi Opera House was based on the simulation of the original Opera Garnier in Paris. However, this model will be smaller and use materials suitable for Vietnam's climate conditions. The area is up to 2600 m2, length 87m, width about 30m and the roof is up to 34m high above the roadbed.

The opera house is divided into three main sections and has three floors. The second floor is the mirror room where large events or important signings take place. The third floor is the auditorium, which is spacious and can accommodate up to 598 seats.

In addition, the opera house also features 2 practice rooms, 18 makeup rooms, and various other rooms with different functions. The curved, tiled roof is designed in a unique Art Nouveau style.

The square is connected to the Hanoi Opera House construction project. This is also the entertainment center of the capital's residents. In 1994, this place was renamed August Revolution Square or August 19 Square to mark the historical milestone here.

To have a beautiful and memorable trip to explore Hanoi Opera House, you should refer to the following tips:

• Do not smoke or bring gifts, cakes, or chewing gum inside the opera house premises.
• Do not use phones, take videos or take photos, and keep your phone on silent mode at the beginning of the performance.
• 15 minutes after the opening show, the opera house will begin to close. So, you should come earlier.
• During the show, passengers should remain silent.

Hanoi Opera House is truly an interesting destination that tourists should not miss. Hopefully Justfly's sharing will bring you useful information for your journey here.