Đống Đa Mound

Đống Đa Mound rises roughly 13 meters above street level within a public park in the district that shares its name. A temple with a traditional gate sits at the top, surrounded by green space and panels explaining the battle that took place here.

In 1789, the Tây Sơn army defeated a larger Qing dynasty force during the Battle of Ngọc Hồi-Đống Đa fought near this site. Fallen soldiers were buried here afterward, and the area was later reshaped during French colonial rule when most burial mounds were leveled.

The name refers to the earthen mound raised over fallen soldiers, now crowned with a temple structure that serves as a place of remembrance. Locals visit during Tết celebrations to light incense and take part in ceremonies that honor those who died defending the capital.

The site is open daily and easy to reach in central Hanoi, close to main roads and public transport routes. Steps lead up to the temple area, which may pose challenges for wheelchair users or those with limited mobility.

Twelve separate burial mounds once stood across this area to mark where soldiers fell, but colonial authorities removed all except this one. The remaining mound was later enlarged with soil from the others, making it taller than it originally stood.