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PM okays plan for preservation of Hung Kings temple relic site

The Prime Minister has recently approved a plan on preserving and promoting the value of the Hung Kings temple relic site in the northern province of Phu Tho by 2025.
PM okays plan for preservation of Hung Kings temple relic site ảnh 1Visitors to the Hung Kings Temple Festival in 2017 (Photo: VNA)

Hanoi (VNA) – The PrimeMinister has recently approved a plan on preserving and promoting the value of theHung Kings temple relic site in the northern province of Phu Tho by 2025.

Under the plan, the special nationalrelic site covers an area of 845 hectares, stretching across Hy Cuong, Chu Hoaand Van Phu communes of Viet Tri city, Thien Kien of Lam Thao district, and PhuNinh of Phu Ninh district.

It has a 32.2-hectare corearea where most of ancient buildings are located, including Thuong, Trung andHa Temples, Gieng Temple, Hung Kings Tombs, Thien Quang Pagoda and a belltower.

The buffer zone, surroundingthe core area, spreads across 812.8 hectares, comprising Van and Trocmountains, Hung King tower, temple of legendary national father Lac Long Quan,a martyr memorial, Hung Temple National Park and an area for holding festivalsand events.

The plan focuses on protectingand restoring the historical values, natural landscapes and the environment ofthe relic site and mapping out directions for the management and investment ofthe site.

It also aims to create a spaceto pay tribute to Hung Kings and national ancient celebrities during the era ofHung Kings in a bid to educate people on patriotism and national solidarity aswell as promote it as a religious tourism destination.-VNA
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