Admire Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square, which has just completed phase 1 of renovation.

Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc Square has a new, more spacious and airy appearance after implementing phase 1 of renovation and beautification under the direction of Hanoi People's Committee.

New look of Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc Square seen from above - Photo: PHAM TUAN

After completing the demolition of the Shark Jaw building, the People's Committee of Hoan Kiem ward ( Hanoi ) expanded, renovated and renovated the Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc square area of ​​more than 1.4 hectares.

According to Tuoi Tre Online on the morning of September 10, after completing phase 1 of the renovation and beautification, the square area above has taken on a new look, more spacious and airy than before.

A large LED screen is installed in the area behind the old Shark Jaw building - Photo: PHAM TUAN

At the location of the old Shark Jaw building, Hoan Kiem ward has installed a large LED screen to propagate important contents, events, and major holidays of the country, while promoting culture, tourism and the image of the capital's people.

The old fountain was kept intact and flowers were added - Photo: PHAM TUAN

Along Dinh Tien Hoang street, it is noted that workers are still covering the inside with tarpaulin to continue refurbishing and renovating.

Hanoi installs flower pots as "mobile fences" to block pedestrian and vehicle traffic on Dinh Tien Hoang Street - Photo: PHAM TUAN

Along Dinh Tien Hoang Street, authorities have arranged flower pots and stone benches into "mobile fences" (which can be moved close to the sidewalk on weekends).

The renovated Dinh Tien Hoang street area also reserves most of the space for pedestrians along the square, keeping part of the lane next to Hoan Kiem Lake for cars and motorbikes to circulate.

Hanoi reserves a large part of Dinh Tien Hoang Street for pedestrians in the square - Photo: PHAM TUAN

Hoan Kiem Ward (Hanoi) has also relocated the parking lot on Dinh Tien Hoang Street and re-paved the road surface.

All of these steps have helped Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc Square space to be expanded and more airy than before the renovation.

The flower pots are arranged and installed into "mobile fences" - Photo: PHAM TUAN

Many foreign tourists strolling in the square area - Photo: PHAM TUAN

The above items are part of phase 1 of the Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc Square renovation project. In the coming time, the People's Committee of Hoan Kiem Ward will continue to implement phase 2 of the square renovation and beautification project under the direction of the Hanoi People's Committee.

Many people enjoy taking photos at Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc square area after phase 1 renovation - Photo: PHAM TUAN

Specifically in phase 2, authorities will study solutions to develop underground space in the square.

At the same time, continue to renovate the first layer of houses on the street around the square and renovate the overall technical infrastructure to match the activities of Hoan Kiem Lake as a special national monument.

In addition, Hoan Kiem ward is also expected to add urban facilities suitable for the area's operational functions.

The red flag with yellow star is hung on a building along Dinh Tien Hoang street, behind the old Shark Jaw building. Inside, workers are still renovating and refurbishing - Photo: PHAM TUAN

According to the perspective, Dinh Tien Hoang Street is expected to be renovated into a "Van Hien Avenue" - Photo: Design unit

Perspective of Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc Square, Dinh Tien Hoang Street after completion of renovation - Photo: Design unit

Dong Kinh - Nghia Thuc Square area is expected to have 3 basements - Photo: Design unit

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Source: https://tuoitre.vn/ngam-quang-truong-dong-kinh-nghia-thuc-vua-hoan-thanh-chinh-trang-phan-ky-1-20250910124411642.htm