Hoa Lu was the capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1009. It lies in Tr??ng Yên Th??ng village, Hoa Lu District, Ninh Bình Province. The area is one of ricefields broken by limestone mountains, and is approximately 90 km south of Hanoi.Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel has been the capital of Vietnam for 42 years, so it's no wonder there are still many relics left here. These include palaces, temples, mausoleums and pavilions built by many kings in different dynasties