The citadel has four gates placed following the cardinal points. In the photo is the Tien gate, facing south. It consists of three entrances, each is 9.5 m tall and 15.17 m wide. (Photo: VNA) Thanh Hoa (VNA) – The HoDynasty Citadel, a World Cultural Heritage Site site in the central province ofThanh Hoa, will offer free entrance to both domestic and foreign tourists duringFebruary 15 – 17 or the first three days of the Lunar New Year.
According to the Ho Citadel HeritageConservation Centre, receptionists and tour guides are ready to supportvisitors during the Lunar New Year holiday (Tet).
The centre said tourists will also betreated to a photo exhibition, musical concerts of Vietnamese folk art, such asCheo (traditional opera) and Tuong (classical drama).
Local authorities and the centre have organiseda meeting with local businessmen to clarify ethical and legal practices thatmust be followed during Tet, which would be a bustling period for localtourism.
The Ho Dynasty Citadel was Vietnam’scapital under the Ho Dynasty (1398-1407). Located in Vinh Loc district, thecitadel measures 870m by 883m and was built in 1397. It is the only citadel inthe country built entirely of stones and remained nearly intact throughout thenation’s history.
It was recognised as a World CulturalHeritage Site by UNESCO on July 27, 2011. According to experts, the structureis an outstanding example of a new style of construction for a Southeast Asianimperial city.-VNA
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