The Historic Charm of The Pen Tower

Getting There

• Walking

  If you are in the Tay Ho District, start at West Lake (Ho Tay). Head southeast towards the main road, Vo Chi Cong. Walk along Vo Chi Cong until you reach the intersection with Lac Long Quan. Turn left onto Lac Long Quan, and continue straight until you reach the first roundabout. Take the second exit onto Nguyen Dinh Thi street, and follow it until you reach the intersection with Dinh Tien Hoang. Continue straight, and you will find The Pen Tower at 59 P. Đinh Tiên Hoàng, Hàng Trống, Hoàn Kiếm, which is about a 40-50 minute walk depending on your pace.

• Bicycle

  You can rent a bicycle from one of the many rental shops in Tay Ho District. Start at West Lake and cycle towards Vo Chi Cong. Follow the same route as the walking instructions, cycling along Vo Chi Cong, then turning onto Lac Long Quan, and continuing to Nguyen Dinh Thi street. This ride will take approximately 25-30 minutes. Remember to wear a helmet and follow traffic rules. Rental costs vary, typically around 50,000 VND per hour.

• Public Bus

  Take bus number 31 from Tay Ho District, heading towards Kim Ma. Get off at the bus stop near Hoan Kiem Lake, which is close to The Pen Tower. The bus ride will take approximately 30 minutes, and the fare is around 7,000 VND. From the bus stop, it's a short 10-minute walk to 59 P. Đinh Tiên Hoàng. Make sure to keep an eye on the bus schedule for the return journey.

• Motorbike Taxi (Grab)

  Using the Grab app, you can request a motorbike taxi from your location in Tay Ho District to The Pen Tower. This is a convenient option if you want to avoid walking. The ride typically takes around 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic conditions. The cost will vary, but expect to pay around 30,000 to 50,000 VND. Make sure to enter the destination address (59 P. Đinh Tiên Hoàng) correctly in the app.