Trang Tien Plaza

Welcome to the intersection of Trang Tien and Hang Bai streets, a location that has served as the commercial and financial heart of Hanoi for over two centuries. Before you stands the Trang Tien Plaza, the city's most prestigious…

Long before the luxury boutiques and neon signs, this ground was filled with the heat and noise of a royal foundry. In 1808, Emperor Gia Long established the Trang Tien mint here because the area was spacious and well-connected…

In 1901, the site began its second life with the opening of the Godard Department Store. Designed by French architects, the building was a two-story masterpiece of colonial design, featuring a grand dome, arched windows, and a…

After the liberation of Hanoi in 1954, the Godard building was nationalized and renamed the 'Bach Hoa Tong Hop' or State General Department Store. This period, particularly during the 1960s and 70s, is remembered with great…

The current incarnation of Trang Tien Plaza is the result of a massive 400 billion VND renovation completed in 2013. The project was led by the IPP Group and its chairman, Jonathan Hanh Nguyen, who sought to create a world-class…

Stepping inside the main entrance of Trang Tien Plaza, the centerpiece is the grand central atrium. This space is designed to maximize light and create a sense of openness, with several floors of shopping visible from the ground…

Trang Tien Plaza’s location is further enhanced by its proximity to the Hoan Kiem walking street, which comes alive every Friday through Sunday. During these times, the road directly in front of the mall is closed to motorbikes…

As we conclude our tour of Trang Tien Plaza, we return to the auspicious corner where our journey began. This site is a perfect microcosm of Hanoi’s history. …