Imperial citadel newly-excavated area opened to tourists
The Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre plans to open a new excavation area, north of Doan Mon relic site, to visitors from January 20 to February 28.
Doan Mon gate of the Thang Long Imperial Citadel. (Source: VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – The
Thang Long - Hanoi Heritage Conservation Centre plans to open a new excavation
area, north of Doan Mon relic site, to visitors from January 20 to February 28.
The centre will display
materials on Doan Mon playground and hold an exhibition on Vietnam’s imperial
clothing, with 15 sets of clothes worn by Trinh Lords and Nguyen Kings.
Exhibitions on Tet (Lunar New
Year) pictures, Vietnam’s heritage photos, bonsais and flowers will also be
held.
Tourists to the Thang Long Imperial
Citadel during Tet can also enjoy many traditional Vietnamese cultural and art
activities.
Relic sites within the Thang
Long Imperial Citadel remain open to tourists before, during and after Tet
festival.-VNA
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