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1-5 Square

1-5 Square

Located in the Hoan Kiem district, 1-5 Square is a public plaza in downtown Hanoi. It serves as an open urban space where visitors can pause to observe the local city atmosphere and surrounding architecture while navigating the central business district.

Getting There

The square is situated within the city centre. Depending on your starting point in the Hoan Kiem area, it is accessible via a short taxi ride or a 10 to 15-minute walk. For those arriving from Noi Bai Noi International Airport (HAN), the plaza is reachable via airport shuttle or private car.

Duration of Visit

Because this is an open plaza rather than a structured museum or monument, it is intended for brief stops. Most travellers spend between 15 and 30 minutes here to orient themselves or take in the surroundings.

When to Visit

The square is open to the public. Like most central areas in Hanoi, it can become crowded during peak commuting hours and on weekends. Visiting during the early morning or late afternoon avoids the midday heat and the heaviest traffic congestion.

Nearby Attractions

The plaza is positioned close to several other points of interest, making it easy to combine with other stops:

  • Palais d'Expositions: 0.1km
  • Quán Sứ Temple: 0.2km
  • Site of the 2019 North Korea–United States summit: 0.4km
  • Thiền Quang Lake: 0.5km

Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors

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Palais d'Expositions

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Palais d'Expositions

This exhibition hall was built for the 1902 Hanoi Exposition. A symbol of the French Indochina era, it was destroyed by bombing during World War II.

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Temples & religious sites

Quán Sứ Temple

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2019 North Korea–United States summit

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2019 North Korea–United States summit

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Thiền Quang Lake

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Thiền Quang Lake

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