[Photos] A tour of the heritage space around Hoan Kiem Lake

Hoan Kiem Lake, the “heart” of the capital with its millennium-old heritage, is at a major turning point in terms of its urban landscape. From September 7 to 26, the city authorities are officially seeking public feedback on the project to make local adjustments to the H1-1B urban subdivision master plan for Hoan Kiem Lake and surrounding areas.

The northern area of Hoan Kiem Lake has been identified as a key focus of the project, with proposals to expand the public square and create a landmark urban feature. (Photo: THANH DAT)
The northern area of Hoan Kiem Lake has been identified as a key focus of the project, with proposals to expand the public square and create a landmark urban feature. (Photo: THANH DAT)
The eastern waterfront is home to numerous administrative offices and architectural works from different periods and is expected to undergo major changes in appearance. (Photo: THANH DAT)
The eastern waterfront is home to numerous administrative offices and architectural works from different periods and is expected to undergo major changes in appearance. (Photo: THANH DAT)
The spatial axis around Hoan Kiem Lake is clearly defined by the interplay of greenery and historic architectural works. The new plan aims to restructure the landscape, ease development pressure and increase public space. (Photo: THANH DAT)
The spatial axis around Hoan Kiem Lake is clearly defined by the interplay of greenery and historic architectural works. The new plan aims to restructure the landscape, ease development pressure and increase public space. (Photo: THANH DAT)
The Nhan Dan Newspaper headquarters is shaded by lush greenery along Le Thai To Street. (Photo: THANH DAT)
The Nhan Dan Newspaper headquarters is shaded by lush greenery along Le Thai To Street. (Photo: THANH DAT)
The landscape of Hoan Kiem Lake connects seamlessly with the surrounding heritage streets through stretches of mature trees, as seen from above. (Photo: THANH DAT)
The landscape of Hoan Kiem Lake connects seamlessly with the surrounding heritage streets through stretches of mature trees, as seen from above. (Photo: THANH DAT)
The Nhan Dan Newspaper headquarters is one of the key architectural landmarks to be preserved and sensitively upgraded under the redevelopment project. (Photo: THANH DAT)
The Nhan Dan Newspaper headquarters is one of the key architectural landmarks to be preserved and sensitively upgraded under the redevelopment project. (Photo: THANH DAT)
The H1-1B plan places emphasis on widening sightlines and increasing green space. (Photo: THANH DAT)
The H1-1B plan places emphasis on widening sightlines and increasing green space. (Photo: THANH DAT)
The existing headquarters of the Ha Noi People's Council and People's Committee on Dinh Tien Hoang Street are among the buildings being studied for possible dismantling as part of efforts to reorganise the site. (Photo: THANH DAT)
The existing headquarters of the Ha Noi People's Council and People's Committee on Dinh Tien Hoang Street are among the buildings being studied for possible dismantling as part of efforts to reorganise the site. (Photo: THANH DAT)
A series of new public green spaces and landmark structures will be developed here as part of a coordinated plan. (Photo: THANH DAT)
A series of new public green spaces and landmark structures will be developed here as part of a coordinated plan. (Photo: THANH DAT)
A close-up view of the Trang Tien-Dinh Tien Hoang intersection opposite Trang Tien Plaza, an area bustling with commercial and tourism activity. (Photo: MINH DUY)
A close-up view of the Trang Tien-Dinh Tien Hoang intersection opposite Trang Tien Plaza, an area bustling with commercial and tourism activity. (Photo: MINH DUY)
The Ha Noi Post Office building, with its historic clock tower, is a familiar architectural landmark closely associated with memories of Hoan Kiem Lake. (Photo: MINH DUY)
The Ha Noi Post Office building, with its historic clock tower, is a familiar architectural landmark closely associated with memories of Hoan Kiem Lake. (Photo: MINH DUY)
The imposing Ly Thai To Monument stands amid greenery, facing directly towards Hoan Kiem Lake. (Photo: MINH DUY)
The imposing Ly Thai To Monument stands amid greenery, facing directly towards Hoan Kiem Lake. (Photo: MINH DUY)
Under the redevelopment master plan, the Ha Noi People's Committee headquarters is included in a study for landscape enhancement and the reorganisation of architectural space to improve land-use efficiency and urban aesthetics. (Photo: MINH DUY)
Under the redevelopment master plan, the Ha Noi People's Committee headquarters is included in a study for landscape enhancement and the reorganisation of architectural space to improve land-use efficiency and urban aesthetics. (Photo: MINH DUY)
The H1-1B adjustment project calls for the absolute protection of the core area of Ba Kieu Temple relic site, while upgrading the surrounding landscape to highlight its cultural and spiritual values. (Photo: MINH DUY)
The H1-1B adjustment project calls for the absolute protection of the core area of Ba Kieu Temple relic site, while upgrading the surrounding landscape to highlight its cultural and spiritual values. (Photo: MINH DUY)
The proposed site for the construction of a triumphal arch (Hoa Binh Square) lies along the northern focal axis of Hoan Kiem Lake. (Photo: MINH DUY)
The proposed site for the construction of a triumphal arch (Hoa Binh Square) lies along the northern focal axis of Hoan Kiem Lake. (Photo: MINH DUY)
The Nhan Dan Newspaper headquarters, with its distinctive architectural lines, stands quietly beneath a canopy of greenery on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake. (Photo: MINH DUY)
The Nhan Dan Newspaper headquarters, with its distinctive architectural lines, stands quietly beneath a canopy of greenery on the shores of Hoan Kiem Lake. (Photo: MINH DUY)
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