Đống Đa, Urban district in Hanoi, Vietnam
Dong Da covers 10 square kilometers and contains 21 wards, making it the most densely populated district of Hanoi with 420,900 inhabitants.
The district marks the location of the Battle of Ngoc Hoi-Dong Da in 1789, where Vietnamese forces achieved a major victory against the Qing dynasty.
The Temple of Literature within Dong Da houses Vietnam's first national university, established in 1070, featuring traditional architecture and multiple courtyards.
The district connects to central Hanoi through multiple bus routes, with travel times of 25 minutes from Hoan Kiem district and 45 minutes from Noi Bai Airport.
Students from universities across Vietnam visit the Temple of Literature during examination periods to place prayers for academic success on the stone turtles.
Location: Hanoi
Elevation above the sea: 16 m
Website: http://dongda.hanoi.gov.vn
GPS coordinates: 21.01795,105.82425
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:56
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