Co Loa citadel car rental

Co Loa citadel History & Legends 

III century BC - 10th century: Co Loa citadel was built under An Duong Vuong on an area of ​​500 hectares to be the capital of Au Lac country and continues to be used as the capital of Vietnam from the past to the reign of King Ngo Quyen (the 10th century).

Legendary: The legend of Co Loa tells the story of the unrequited love of princess Mi Chau – the concubine Trong Thuy and the magical crossbow Kim Quy, praising the resilience and creativity of the Vietnamese people.

1962: Co Loa citadel was included in the list of the national cultural heritage of Vietnam.

Unique Structures Co Loa citadel

Co Loa Citadel has 3 main parts:

The Outer Wall: The external citadel has a circumference of about 8km, and the old ramparts are 4-5m high, especially in places 8-12m high. The total amount of land is estimated at 2.3 million square meters.

The Middle Wall: It has a circumference of about 6.5km and has the same structure as the outer citadel, but the area is narrower and more solid.

The Central Wall: With an area of ​​about 2km2, it is the residence of King An Duong Vuong and his concubines, beauties, and mandarins under the court.

Cultural & Historical Values

In architectural terms: the Co Loa citadel represents the creativity in building the citadel against foreign invaders of the ancient Vietnamese, where the city walls and deep moats are combined.

In social terms: With King An Duong Vuong built the Co Loa citadel, separate areas were established between kings, lords, mandarins, etc., showing the class division of society at that time.

In cultural terms: As the oldest citadel that remains, the citadel is a cultural heritage, proof of the creativity and technical level of the Vietnamese thousands of years ago.

Travel Tips at Co Loa citadel

Choose polite clothes, do not wear skirts or clothes that are too short.

Avoid talking loudly or making noise, affecting all visitors as well as the purity and peace of the monument.

Do not touch or mess around with historical artifacts stored and displayed inside the monument.

Things to Do at Co Loa Citadel?

Visit the Temple of An Duong Vuong

The An Duong Vuong temple, also known as Thuong temple, is located in the center of the inner citadel, considered the place where King Thuc Phan lived.

Right in front of Thuong temple is a large lake; inside, there is the Jade Well - where Trong Thuy is said to have committed suicide in the legendary story.

In the temple, there are still some relics, such as the bronze statue of An Duong Vuong, two pink and white horses, bronze, porcelain, wood, cloth, etc.

Discover Crescent Lake – Jade Well

Jade Well is located in the middle of Crescent Lake and also at the door of An Duong Vuong Temple. If viewed from a distance, the water in Ngoc well will be slightly bloodshot, striking between the clear blue lake water and remarkable trees.

According to an old legend, this is where Trong Thuy once threw herself down because she regretted and mourned for her.

Take a Cycling Tour around Co Loa Village

At the Loa citadel area, you can rent a bicycle to cycle through the winding streets and explore exciting places here, including:

Jade well

Temple of An Duong Vuong

Dinh Ngu Trieu Di Quy

Village's market

Temple village

Tomb of My Chau

Not only that, but you are also warmly welcomed by the locals, or enjoy a cup of tea and listen to stories about this place.

Attend Co Loa Citadel Festival

Co Loa Festival takes place on January 6 every year, so if you like the festive atmosphere, this is the best time to visit Co Loa.

Co Loa festival takes place from early morning with processions, rituals, and folk games that are extremely interesting and unique. The festival lasts until January 16, with a sacrifice to heaven and earth.

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Hanoi Car Rental Taxi Price Co Loa citadel 

Taxi 4 seater Ha noi Co Loa citadel : 300.000 vnd/way

Taxi 7 seater Ha noi Co Loa citadel : 400.000 vnd/way

Taxi 4 seater Noi Bai airport Co Loa citadel : 400.000 vnd/way

Taxi 7 seater Noi Bai airport Co Loa citadel : 500.000 vnd/way

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Travel routes Hanoi -> Co Loa citadel : Ha noi central -> Chuong Duong bridge -> Duong bridge -> Dong Anh -> Co Loa citadel

Travel time Hanoi -> Co Loa citadel : 0,5 hours 

Distance Hanoi -> Co Loa citadel : 20 km