Inside the Ho Dynasty Citadel in Thanh Hoa, there is an ancient lotus flower growing, with a strong fragrance, allowing people to take pictures freely.

According to historical records, the Ho Dynasty Citadel in Vinh Loc District (Thanh Hoa) is a unique stone architectural work built in 1397 under the Ho Dynasty. After more than 600 years of existence, on June 27, 2011, this citadel was officially recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. Photo: Dinh Minh

Lotus season at the Ho Dynasty Citadel Heritage Site usually starts in June and lasts until September every year. Photo: Dinh Minh

This year, the lotus season is in full swing, creating an attractive destination for tourists to check in. Photo: Dinh Minh

Lotus flowers in full bloom decorate the inner city scene at the Ho Dynasty Citadel Heritage Site, Vinh Loc District ( Thanh Hoa Province). Photo: Dinh Minh

Mr. Nguyen Van Long - Deputy Director of the Ho Dynasty Citadel Heritage Conservation Center said: In the inner city area, there are currently about 10 households growing lotus in ponds, lakes, and swamps. Photo: Dinh Minh

Ms. Ha Thi Bac (residing in Dong Mon village, Vinh Long commune, Vinh Loc district, Thanh Hoa province) said: Her family's lotus garden has an area of 3,000m2, and only grows one crop per year. "My family plants lotus from January, and by around June the lotus begins to bloom, bud, and be harvested. Although the profit from growing lotus is not high, it contributes to beautifying the Ho Dynasty Citadel, so people grow it every year," Ms. Bac said. Photo: Dinh Minh

According to lotus growers in the inner city, the lotus variety grown in the inner city is the ancient lotus, has a fragrant smell, and lotus seeds are very cool when cooked into sweet soup or sticky rice. Photo: Dinh Minh

Visitors to the heritage site will be able to admire the lotus colors and fragrant scent throughout the lake in the inner city area. Photo: Dinh Minh

In the first 6 months of 2024, the Ho Dynasty Citadel Heritage Conservation Center (Thanh Hoa province) welcomed and promoted the heritage to more than 132,000 visitors, including more than 2,000 international visitors. Photo: Dinh Minh

Mr. Nguyen Van Long said: In the last 6 months of the year, the Center will continue to diversify tourism products, aiming to promote heritage to a large number of domestic tourists and international friends. Photo: Dinh Minh.

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