Ly Thai To Flower Garden Renovation: Enhancing the historical and cultural value of Hoan Kiem Lake area

According to the People's Committee of Hoan Kiem District, Ly Thai To Flower Garden is located in Trang Tien Ward, with an area of ​​10,040 m2 and is bordered by Dinh Tien Hoang, Le Thach, Le Lai and Ngo Quyen streets. The flower garden plays a role in connecting Hoan Kiem Lake with neighboring areas such as Dien Hong Flower Garden, the square in front of the State Bank and many valuable architectural works such as the Office of the President, the headquarters of the Hanoi Party Committee, the People's Council - People's Committee of Hanoi, and the Metropole Hotel.

Perspective of Km0 column (Photo: TL).

After more than 20 years of use, the system of trees, lawns and walkways in the flower garden has degraded, not suitable for the most important public space in the Capital. Therefore, the People's Committee of Hoan Kiem District has completed the preparation for the investment project to renovate the flower garden with the goal of preventing degradation, supplementing urban facilities and promoting the historical and cultural values ​​of the Hoan Kiem Lake area.

Regarding the renovation plan, the Ly Thai To flower garden renovation project is organized into three main areas: Khanh tiet area, Nha Ken yard area, and flower garden park area.

In particular, the Khanh tiet area includes the lobby, Khanh tiet yard and incense offering yard. Khanh tiet yard will be expanded towards Dinh Tien Hoang sidewalk, with Km0 milestone located in the center.

Nha Ken yard area: Re-plan the green tree system, lawns and increase the usable area. Park and flower garden area: Organize two main axes: Nha Ken - State Bank axis and President's Office - Children's Palace axis. The water music system will be arranged along the East - West axis. In addition, this area will also add public toilets and a tourist information center.

In addition, the flower garden area will be connected to Le Lai, Le Thach and Dinh Tien Hoang streets through paving and painting. Trees will be replaced and planted to increase shade and landscape.

Installing the Km0 milestone at the center of Khanh Tiet Stadium with the consulting unit being the group of authors who won first prize in the Km0 milestone design competition organized by Architecture magazine - Vietnam Association of Architects and Hoan Kiem District People's Committee in 2020.

Regarding implementation time, the project will be constructed in April 2025 and completed in October 2025.