Toad Garden

The Toad Garden, a historic park of Hanoi

Here you are in a small discreet but history-laden park, the Toad Garden. Created in the colonial era, it is above all known for its toad fountain, more than a century old. The Hanoi audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this picturesque corner of greenery, in the heart of the capital.

A colonial park and its century-old fountain

The Toad Garden is a small park laid out in the colonial era, in the heart of Hanoi. It owes its fame to its toad fountain, a structure more than a hundred and twenty years old, become a picturesque landmark of the city. A haven of greenery and tranquillity amid the urban bustle, it testifies to the development of green spaces in the French era.

What to see

You admire the famous toad fountain, more than a century old, and you enjoy the greenery and the calm of this small park. Discreet but full of history, it offers a peaceful parenthesis in the heart of Hanoi. It is a charming stop, ideal for a break away from the bustle of the city.

Practical information

The Toad Garden lies in the heart of Hanoi, reachable on foot. It is a public park freely accessible during opening hours, which may vary; its flat paths suit a stroll. The place is discovered during a walk in the centre of the city.

Why is the Toad Garden known?

For its toad fountain, more than a hundred and twenty years old, become a picturesque landmark of the park, laid out in the colonial era.

Where is the Toad Garden?

In the heart of Hanoi; it is a small colonial park known for its toad fountain.