Answer 5 questions about Imperial Citadel of Thang Long

08/12/2021

What is Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and where is it?

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a complex of relics associated with the history of Thang Long – Dong Kinh and Hanoi city starting from the pre-Thang Long period through the Dinh – Tien Le dynasties, flourishing under the Ly, Tran, and Le dynasties. and the citadel of Hanoi under the Nguyen Dynasty. This is a massive architectural work, built by kings in many historical periods and has become one of the most important monuments in the system of Vietnamese monuments.

Imperial Citadel of Thang Long now belongs to Dien Bien ward and Quan Thanh ward, Ba Dinh district, Hanoi.

To visit the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long Hanoi, visitors to 19C Hoang Dieu, this is the main gate for visitors. From the city center, you can choose personal means such as motorbike, car or bus… to visit Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

Is Thang Long Imperial Citadel only a citadel?

Thang Long Imperial Citadel relic has a total area of 18,395 ha, including archaeological sites of 18 Hoang Dieu and other relics left in the Hanoi Citadel such as Doan Mon, Hanoi flagpole, Kinh palace. Thien, Bac Mon, Hau Lau, house and basement D67.

Each relic has its own historical value, do not miss any relics in the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long.

Opening times, ticket prices?

– Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is open every day of the week (except Monday).

– Opening time: 8:00 – 17:00

– Ticket price to enter the relic is: 30,000 VND / time

– For students, students (must have a student card), the elderly 60 years and older, the entrance ticket price is: 15,000 VND / time.

– Particularly for children under 15 years old and people with meritorious services to the revolution, the entrance ticket is completely free.

Does Hoang Thanh rent out costumes for photography?

One of the interesting points when coming to the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is that visitors can rent costumes with the theme of the old royal palace to take pictures with the royal scenes erected.

Besides, this is also a popular photography location known for its ancient look. Each aisle, each wall and even the decoration in the grounds of the Imperial Citadel brings new things in the photos. Especially the corridor in this relic. People feel like they are returning to Hanoi and previous centuries, a little nostalgia and nostalgia makes the photo much more depth.

Does Hoang Thanh have a tour guide?

To better understand the history and listen to stories about the relics of the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, you can sign up for a relic discovery service with a guide at the ticket counter.

Hopefully, the detailed information in the article has helped you get the necessary documents for the best journey to visit the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. If you visit Hanoi, you should definitely explore this place to understand more about the history and culture of the thousand-year-old capital!

Exhibition of archives ‘Hanoi and the Gate Gates’

Thầy trò Trường THCS Nguyễn Tri Phương dâng hương tưởng nhớ Tổng đốc Hoàng Diệu

Pottery in the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long during the Tran Dynasty