Ngo Quyen Street is one of Hanoi's most elegant and historically significant streets. Stretching for about 1.2 kilometers, it runs from Hang Voi Street to Ham Long Street, crossing major roads such as Ly Thai To, Trang Tien, Hai Ba Trung, Ly Thuong Kiet, and Tran Hung Dao.
The area was originally part of several ancient villages in Tho Xuong District. In 1892, during the French colonial period, the street was redesigned and named Boulevard Henri Rivière. After the August Revolution of 1945, it was renamed Ngo Quyen Street in honor of the Vietnamese national hero who defeated the Southern Han fleet on the Bach Dang River in 938, marking the beginning of a long era of Vietnam's independence.
Ngo Quyen Street is closely associated with many important events in modern Vietnamese history. Its most notable landmark is No. 12 Ngo Quyen, now the Government Guest House. During the French colonial era, it served as the residence of the Governor of Tonkin. On August 19, 1945, revolutionary forces took control of the building. It later became Bac Bo Phu (the Northern Government Headquarters), where President Ho Chi Minh and the Provisional Government worked in the early days of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
Today, Ngo Quyen Street is renowned for its shady tree-lined avenues, beautifully preserved French colonial villas, and historic public buildings. It is home to several famous landmarks, including the Government Guest House, the historic Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi, and a number of important government offices, making it one of the most charming streets where visitors can experience both the elegance and rich history of Hanoi.
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