You will enter by putting the magnetic cards to the machine, it will eat them, but make sure you'll keep your purchase receipt, as you will be required to show it by the entrance to the archaeological site.
The whole site is quite extensive, though not many buildings remain, most of it is just a large park. It's obvious that after the inscription they have started to look after the whole site better, it's now signposted, many buildings used as museums: of excavated artifacts, of Vietnamese artwork and there's even a water puppet theatre, along with many "gifts" to the site like massive prayer drum, turtle, etc.
About midpoint through the park, along the "museums and gifts" part there is a small ramp with entrance for the car - leave through that, cross the street and you can reach the excavation site with works still continuing. Show your purchase slip at the entrance to get in. It's covered so provides nice shade in summer and there's a lovely pond in the middle. The site was almost completely empty as we were there and the Citadel was visited mostly by local tourists, so the whole experience was quite chill.
Overall, I was pleasantly surprised, it was not as bad or boring as expected reading previous reviews. It's obvious the local authorities started to take better care of the site and made it more tourist-friendly. As a first bite of Vietnam and a light beginning of your WHS-hunting trip, it's ideal. Move other way around, south to north and you might be more than a bit underwhelmed. There are those near misses that go on to anger you for years. I had been to Hanoi years back and we did the usual tourist itinerary including a visit to Uncle Ho.
But I could not recall having been to Thang Long,. Now I don't mind near misses as much when it's a great site or at least a good one. For instance, as a kid we went both to Cornwall and Devon. I am not sure if we visited any of the inscribed areas; I only recall the sunny beach and the nice waves. And frankly, I really look forward to travelling there a second time 30 years later. It's an entirely different thing, if the site is mediocre at best. As other reviewers have pointed out this is a really "doubtful" inscription asking themselves "why this site has been added".
To put it bluntly: The site isn't that old, original or oustanding. In Vietnam itself you have Hue which is a way better site from mostly the same period. And even if you feel Thang Long warrants an inscription I would argue that the site was not ready when it was inscribed. To this day 8 years later they are still carrying out basic preservation work while a big chunk of the site is off limits due to the Vietnamese military using the compound as base.
The ongoing use obviously also impairs preservation efforts. In any case, I used a 21 hour layover in Hanoi travelling from Guangzhou to Luang Prabang to tick it off. While I did not much appreciate the site itself, coming back to Vietnam and spending a few hours in the streets of Hanoi was fun and much appreciated. Thang Long is right in the middle of Hanoi. I walked there from my hotel in the old town.
Be mindful, though, that Vietnamese road crossings are challenging and the traffic chaotic to put it nicely. As I was short on time I appreciated that the site opens at 8 a. I think I managed to get in a bit before that. It nowadays isn't free anymore but costs VND.
Most of the site can be seen from the outside, so you could ignore the opening hours and save the entry if you wanted to. The Vietnamese have also started putting signs everywhere, so it's hard to miss.
Seeing this was only a layover stop on my way to Laos I headed back to the airport after having visited the site. I had checked my luggage directly to the final destination and was only carrying light luggage. Bus 86 stops pretty close to the site and takes you to the airport for VND. Lucky me, both my passports afforded me visa free entry to Vietnam. Walk to the north of Kinh Thien Palace, and you'll be able to have a closer look at this site. D67 House and Tunnel.
D67 is a massive tunnel located under the connecting ground between the Kinh Thien Palace and D67 houses. They are 2-meter wide tubes with 45 steps of staircases. Going down 10 meters more, visitors will see the official system of the underground headquarters consisting of four rooms of 50 square meters, sharing a corridor on the right.
This building was built in the Nguyen Dynasty as a resting place for the beautiful women in the king's entourage when traveling from Hue to the North. This work was destroyed in the late 19th century and later was rebuilt by the French.
Hau Lau Palace is hidden inside rows of green trees. Hanoi Flag Tower was built in under the reign of King Gia Long and was considered one of the most impressive military structures at the time.
There are three floors, and each has a flower wall surrounded by patterns. From the ground up to the second floor, there are 18 steps on the east and west sides. There are 18 steps at both gates towards East and West from the second floor to the third floor. The third level has four gates of East, West, South, and North and with 14 steps from the bottom to the top.
Although the tower used to belong to the imperial complex, it is now located in the Vietnam Military History Museum in Hanoi - which is only a short walk from the Thang Long Imperial Citadel site.
You don't have to pay if you only want to witness the ancient tower. However, if you want to visit the museum, one ticket will cost VND 20, A closer look at Hanoi Flag Tower.
Details of the architecture. Cannons from the Nguyen dynasty placed under the tower. This covers the area of 4, ha 45, square meters and was excavated from December , delineated into 4 zones, named A, B, C, and D. Here, many traces of ancient works such as foundations of wooden buildings and many kinds of valuable relics, including architectural decoration materials, ceramics, metal Many priceless relics were discovered here.
Visitors can easily get to Thang Long Imperial Citadel by various means of transport such as motorbike, bus or even on foot. See A Guide to Getting around in Hanoi. Thang Long Citadel is a historical site, so when visiting, visitors should not pay attention to their outfit, not wearing too casual and skin-showing ones. In Thang Long Citadel, belongings allowed to carry inside is strictly controlled, so you should avoid bringing objects that are considered weapons or substances that cause fire and explosion.
In addition, keep in mind that ultra-light flying devices such as fly cams are also banned. Get your travel insurance plan to explore more of Hanoi:. Thang Long Imperial Citadel is a wonderful place for enthusiasts of Asian-countries history. With its values of architecture, history, and culture, Thang Long Imperial Citadel is a must-see place for any visitors to Vietnam. See more:. Must-see Temples and Pagodas in Hanoi. About itourvn. This Vietnam travel information page is written by a team of professional tour guides in Vietnam.
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Check out the necessary information for traveling to Vietnam. First Time in Vietnam. To Pack List for Vietnam. Vietnam Travel Adaptors. Major Cities in Vietnam. It expresses a set of intercultural exchanges which shaped a unique culture in the lower Red River Valley. It was a continuous seat of power from the 7th century through to the present day.
Criterion vi : The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long at Hanoi, with its political function and symbolic role, is directly associated with numerous and important cultural and historical events, and leading artistic expressions and moral, philosophical, and religious ideas.
The succession of these events marks the formative and development process of an independent nation over more than a thousand years, including the colonial period and the two contemporary Wars of Independence and reunification of Viet Nam.
The continuity of its political role is demonstrated by the archaeological elements brought to light and by the later built elements of the Thang Long Citadel. In spite of absent and not always very visible evidence, the conditions of integrity in terms of the architecture, structure and landscaping of the property are acceptable.
The degree of authenticity expressed by the architecture of Thang Long corresponds to buildings of the late 19th and the 20th centuries. Older buildings, dating back to the dynastic periods, notably the Doan Mon Gate and the Hau Lau Palace, have been restored and modified. However, these changes are related to the political history of the property.
Over the long historical period of the Citadel of Thang Long, the archaeological authenticity of the property is good, even if expressed by only a small excavation area. The degree of authenticity of the architecture is variable depending on the period examined, being more satisfactory for the contemporary and colonial buildings.
The legal protection of the property is based primarily on two laws: the Law on Cultural Heritage which ensures the protection of the various recognized moveable and immoveable components of the property, and the Law on Construction for all work and projects.
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