Hoàn Kiếm district
Urban district in Hanoi, Vietnam
About
Hoàn Kiếm (transl. Returned Sword) is one of the four original urban districts (quận) of Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. It is named after the scenic Hoàn Kiếm Lake. The lake is in the heart of the district and serves as the focal point of the city's public life. The majority of tourist attractions in Hanoi are also located in the district.
The district currently has 18 wards (phường), covering a total area of 5.29 square kilometres (2.04 sq mi). As of 2019, there were 135,618 people residing in the district
Nearby
More to see within walking distance
Đại Việt
Vietnamese monarchy (10th–19th century)
1.0 mi away
Trần dynasty
Imperial Vietnamese dynasty (1225–1400)
1.1 mi away
North Vietnam
Country in Southeast Asia (1945–1976)
0.1 mi away
International Control Commission
1954–1974 United Nations mission in Vietnam, Laos, and Cambodia
0.1 mi away
Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long
Historic complex of buildings in Hanoi, Vietnam
1.2 mi away
Temple of Literature, Hanoi
Temple dedicated to Confucius
1.1 mi awayPlaces to eat nearby
Finding places to eat…
Traveler reviews
Tickets & tours
Tickets and tours for Hoàn Kiếm district
We may earn a commission from some of these links, at no extra cost to you. Learn more
Facts and photos from Wikipedia and Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA), maps © OpenStreetMap contributors, weather from Open-Meteo. Huginn’s tips are AI-written — check prices, hours and entry rules before you go.