Impressive night tour of Thang Long Imperial Citadel

VTV.vn - The Thang Long Imperial Citadel night tour is becoming a special highlight, offering a vivid and emotional historical experience.

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The success of this cultural tourism product shows that when heritage is exploited in the right way, traditional cultural values ​​can be transformed into attractive products.

As night falls, Thang Long Imperial Citadel – a thousand-year-old heritage site – comes alive with a completely different atmosphere. Starting from Doan Mon Gate – the gateway to the ancient Forbidden City – the "Decoding Thang Long Imperial Citadel" night tour takes visitors on a journey where history and modern experiences intertwine.

Each stop reveals a new layer of history: the Imperial Court ceremony held amidst archaeological remains, the Thang Long royal court dance, or hundreds of artifacts unearthed from the ground. The journey takes visitors to the Kinh Thien Palace – the site of important court ceremonies. The ritual of offering incense to the 52 former emperors adds solemnity to the experience, making history more accessible and easier to understand. This is also an opportunity for international visitors to better understand Vietnamese history.

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Craig Van Ball (an American tourist) praised: "Tonight was wonderful as I gained a deeper understanding of Vietnamese history, especially the life in the palace, the life of the king, and the ancient Imperial Citadel. Things I had read in books about the Imperial Citadel came to life so easily and intimately."

Emil Remmelgas (a Swedish tourist) said: "This tour is really interesting and very creative. I hope to explore the entire Imperial Citadel and learn more about your country's history tonight. I think it would be even better if there were more places for tourists to experience at night like this."

With an average of 70-100 participants per evening, the Thang Long Imperial Citadel tour is proving that heritage, when told in the language of the modern era, can be transformed into a highly competitive cultural product. It not only opens the door to history but also opens up new avenues for the development of tourism and the country's cultural industry.

Source: https://vtv.vn/an-tuong-tour-dem-hoang-thanh-thang-long-100251214172709776.htm