Hanoians and tourists flock to 'Shark Jaws' to take photos

TPO - The Hanoi People's Committee has agreed on a plan to demolish the "Shark's Jaw" building next to Ho Guom Lake before April 30, 2025. Following this announcement, many residents and tourists have rushed to the site to take photos and preserve memories before the structure is dismantled.

March 16, 2025 | 6:50 PM

TPO - The Hanoi People's Committee has agreed on a plan to demolish the "Shark's Jaw" building next to Ho Guom Lake before April 30, 2025. Following this announcement, many residents and tourists have rushed to the site to take photos and preserve memories before the structure is dismantled.

VIDEO : Hanoi residents and foreign tourists flock to 'Shark's Jaw' to take photos.

Following the news that the "Shark's Jaw" building will be demolished before April 30, 2025, many locals and tourists visited and took souvenir photos over the weekend to preserve images of this familiar structure.

Doan Trang (in the middle, from Hanoi) shared that although she had sat in cafes in the building many times, she had never taken a photo there. "Today, taking advantage of the weekend, I invited my friends to come and take photos to preserve the memory before the building is demolished."

"I'm quite disappointed that this building is being demolished, but if it helps to expand the space around Ho Guom Lake and create a more beautiful landscape, then I fully support it," said Thuy Linh.

Young people are having a blast posing in front of the 'Shark's Jaw' building.

The "Shark's Jaw" building is a shopping mall located at 7 Dinh Tien Hoang Street (Hanoi). The building was constructed on the site of the former tram station, overlooking Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square and offering panoramic views of Hoan Kiem Lake. Construction began in 1990 and was completed in 1993.

The balcony areas of the restaurants in the 'Shark's Jaw' building are always packed thanks to their stunning views.

Two young people pose for a photo sharing a kiss in front of the 'Shark's Jaw' building.

For a long time, 'Shark's Jaw' has been a familiar landmark for international tourists whenever they visit Hanoi.

Standing opposite the "Shark's Jaw" building, Ms. Thu Ha (Hoan Kiem District) and her Australian husband took the opportunity to take a commemorative photo. "Since I was little, I've been familiar with the image of this building; it's linked to my childhood memories. Today, having the chance to pass by, my husband and I stopped at a cafe to admire it one last time before the structure is demolished."

"I came here today to take a few photos, as a way to preserve memories before this structure is demolished," said Hai Anh (Cau Giay, Hanoi).

As the afternoon progressed, the area around the "Shark's Jaw" building near Dong Kinh Nghia Thuc Square attracted an increasing number of people.

After demolition, the city plans to study the construction of three underground levels in the "Shark's Jaw" area, with the first level serving as a cultural and commercial space, and the second and third levels as parking areas.

Duc Nguyen

Source: https://tienphong.vn/nguoi-ha-noi-va-du-khach-do-ve-ham-ca-map-chup-anh-post1725470.tpo