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Vietnam begins work to conserve ancient citadel

January 25, 2010  . Filed under Lifestyle, News

Vietnam begins work to conserve ancient citadel

Visitors to the ancient citadel in Hanoi examine an ancient well uncovered by archeologists Vietnam Wednesday began work on a project to conserve the ancient citadel in Hanoi, which later this year celebrates its 1,000th anniversary as the country’s seat of power, officials said. The effort comes ahead of the... Read more

New tour of historic sites in Thang Long-Hanoi

December 26, 2009  . Filed under News, Travel

New tour of historic sites in Thang Long-Hanoi

Visitors will soon have the chance to learn more about Hanoi by taking a “Thang Long-Hanoi city tour – a journey through history”  specially designed to celebrate of Hanoi’s millennium anniversary. LookAtVietnam - Domestic and foreign visitors will soon have the chance to learn more about Hanoi and its history by taking a “Thang... Read more

Storming a historic bastion

December 6, 2009  . Filed under Lifestyle, News

Storming a historic bastion

A 7th-9th century well unearthed at No.18 Hoang Dieu Street in Ba Dinh District.LookAtVietnam - An imperial citadel in Hanoi dating back several centuries to the Tran Dynasty might have been larger than originally thought, archaeologists speculate. As befits a capital city that celebrates its 1,000th anniversary next year, the soil of Hanoi continues to yield... Read more

Storming a historic bastion

December 6, 2009  . Filed under Lifestyle, News

Storming a historic bastion

A 7th-9th century well unearthed at No.18 Hoang Dieu Street in Ba Dinh District. An imperial citadel in Hanoi dating back several centuries to the Tran Dynasty might have been larger than originally thought, archaeologists speculate. As befits a capital city that celebrates its 1,000th anniversary next year, the... Read more

Northern province to restore 16th century citadel

October 8, 2009  . Filed under Lifestyle, News

Northern province to restore 16th century citadel

Tuyen Quang Province has approved restoration of the 16th century Mac Dynasty Citadel at an estimated cost of more than VND9.8 billion (US$454,000). One of the gates of the Mac Dynasty Citadel in Tuyen Quang Province (Photo: VNA)LookAtVietnam - The Tuyen Quang Province People’s Committee has approved restoration of the 16th century Mac Dynasty Citadel... Read more

Cruising Hue

August 23, 2009  . Filed under News, Travel

Cruising Hue

Tourists explore the historic capital of Hue on cyclosLookAtVietnam - The historic city of Hue in a traditional cyclo.  As Vietnam’s former imperial capital and home to the Royal Court, the Hue Citadel’s small streets and lanes are perfect for the slow cyclo ride.It’s not difficult to find a cyclo in Hue, as the town of 345,000 people is... Read more

‘Cultural Heritage’ not just a label, experts say

August 14, 2009  . Filed under Lifestyle, News

‘Cultural Heritage’ not just a label, experts say

A performance of hat xam – a traditional Vietnamese style of singing – at the Hanoi Grand Opera House. Scholars and historians say Vietnam’s heritages have not been properly respected. Composer Thao Giang says the true value of traditional culture lies in enjoying it, not in having it recognized... Read more

Cruising Hue

August 10, 2009  . Filed under News, Travel

Cruising Hue

Tourists explore the historic capital of Hue on cyclos The historic city of Hue in a traditional cyclo. As Vietnam’s former imperial capital and home to the Royal Court, the Hue Citadel’s small streets and lanes are perfect for the slow cyclo ride.It’s not difficult to find a cyclo in Hue, as the town... Read more

The rich history of the Thang Long Citadel

June 28, 2009  . Filed under Lifestyle, News

The rich history of the Thang Long Citadel

LookAtVietnam - In under 500 days, Thang Long-Ha Noi will celebrate its 1,000th anniversary. Professor Phan Huy Le talks about the rich history of the Thang Long Citadel. LookAtVietnam - In under 500 days, Thang Long-Ha Noi will celebrate its 1,000th anniversary. Professor Phan Huy Le talks about the rich history of the Thang Long Citadel. The country’s... Read more

Emperor Citadel

June 12, 2009  . Filed under News, Travel

Emperor Citadel

The citadel was built in 1776 on the grounds of Do Ban capital, Champa Kingdom. It is around 30km to the north of Quy Nhon city, in Nhon Hau commune, An Nhon district, Binh Dinh province. The citadel entrance. A lake inside the Forbidden City. A heart-shaped well. A corner of the Forbidden City. A royal tomb inside the citadel. A laterite-made... Read more

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