Heritage

As home to nearly 300 national treasures, Hanoi has a valuable source of ritual and cultural traits that tell its history of thousands of years.

Restoring relics and heritage sites is one of Hanoi's goals and is part of the city's efforts to boost its tourism sector.

With the facelift and the special value it boasts, Ho Van, a big lake belonging to the system of the Temple of Literature, is expected to become an appealing cultural-creative space of Hanoi in the years ahead.

The ancient temple and pagoda dedicated to the Empress-regent in Duong Xa Commune, Gia Lam District, are expected to become a new heritage tourism destination, aiming to diversify the capital’s tourism products.

The story of the restoration of the Temple of Literature - an important relic in Hanoi is told through an exhibition of documentary photos and artifacts.

Despite the rapid pace of urbanization, craftsmen in the outskirt district of Hanoi are still striving to preserve their hundred-year-old traditional trade.

The iconic pagoda, which is regarded as a unique architecture in Vietnam and Asia, is a spiritual destination representing the thousand-year-old culture of the capital city.

The cultural event contributes to promoting Vietnam's cultural heritage and celebrating the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 10th anniversary of the Vietnam-France strategic partnership in 2023.

Located in the west of the capital, Trich Sai Village has always been famous for being an ancient village with a deep-rooted culture.

The event also promotes the image of Hanoi as a safe and friendly destination.

The latest excavations at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long revealed the remains of the Kinh Thien Palace and hinted at the relocation of the military headquarters outside the relic.

The exhibition helps to highlight the responsibility, patriotism and pride of the Vietnamese people, especially the younger generation, in the country's natural heritage.

The 200th anniversary of Son Tay Ancient Fortress aims to show young generation’s deep awareness and responsibility for the cultural heritage left by their ancestors.

Bat Trang Ceramics Museum tells the story of 19 native families in the village who have developed their pottery imbued with the culture of each dynasty in the flow of time.

Athens is known as the European Capital of Culture with a long history of more than 3,400 years.

The ancient practice of farmers in the north of Vietnam has become an intangible cultural heritage associated with the country’s wet rice civilization.

An antique display entitled “Treasures of Thang Long Imperial Palace” is ongoing at Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

Hanoi sets to perform three major activities till 2025 to better preserve the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, one of the capital city’s key historical heritage sites.

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The September 8-9 conference will focus on analyzing the results of 20 years of research on the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and discussing ways to promote heritage values.