Statue of King Lý Thái To

The statue of King Lý Thái Tổ, founder of Hanoi

Before you stands a key figure of Vietnamese history: King Lý Thái Tổ, founder of the Lý dynasty. The Hanoi audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this statue, a tribute to the sovereign who founded the capital, by Hoan Kiem Lake.

The founder of the Lý dynasty

King Lý Thái Tổ, founder of the Lý dynasty, is a major figure of the history of Vietnam: it is he who, at the beginning of the eleventh century, chose the site of present-day Hanoi to establish the capital there, then named Thang Long. His statue, erected by Hoan Kiem Lake, pays tribute to this founding sovereign and watches over the heart of the city he brought into being.

What to see

You admire the imposing statue of King Lý Thái Tổ and the garden that surrounds it, by Hoan Kiem Lake. The place, often lively, is appreciated by residents and visitors alike. It is a stop for those curious about Vietnamese history, recalling the thousand-year origins of Hanoi.

Practical information

The statue of King Lý Thái Tổ lies in a garden by Hoan Kiem Lake, in the heart of Hanoi, reachable on foot. It is an open-air monument, freely accessible at all times, with no ticket office, and on the level. The place is discovered during a walk around the lake.

Who was King Lý Thái Tổ?

The founder of the Lý dynasty, who established the capital Thang Long, present-day Hanoi, at the beginning of the eleventh century.

Where is the statue of King Lý Thái Tổ?

In a garden by Hoan Kiem Lake, in the heart of Hanoi, in Vietnam.