Springtime excursion to Ho Dynasty Citadel

In the early days of spring, Ho Dynasty Citadel (Tay Do commune) is always a popular destination, chosen by numerous domestic and international tourists for sightseeing and experiences.

The Ho Dynasty Citadel was built in 1397 in a very short time, only about 3 months (from January to March 1397). This is the only remaining stone citadel in Southeast Asia and is "one of a kind" in Vietnam.

Tourists excitedly check in inside the gate of Ho Dynasty Citadel.

Tourists visit the exhibition hall at Ho Citadel. The exhibition hall currently houses thousands of archaeological artifacts such as various types of bricks and tiles (leaf-shaped tiles, yin-yang tiles), military weapons (arrowheads, stone projectiles, cannons), ceramics, and decorative stones...

In addition, the exhibition hall also displays ceramics such as glazed jars, bowls, plates, earthenware cans, and earthenware vases dating from the 14th-15th centuries. Furthermore, the room exhibits 100 stone spheres, recreating the entire process of quarrying and transporting stone from construction sites to build the Ho Dynasty Citadel according to legend, including detailed introductions to nearby relics such as the Nam Giao Altar and the temple of Lady Binh Khuong...

In addition, Ho Citadel also features an agricultural cultural space in the Western region, where visitors will be guided to learn about the living space of agricultural households and the agricultural tools used to support the livelihoods of people in the surrounding heritage area during the 1970s and 1980s.

Visitors experience the agricultural culture of the Western region.

Tourists enthusiastically ask for calligraphy blessings at Ho Dynasty Citadel at the beginning of the new year.

In addition to visiting Ho Citadel, tourists can also participate in an electric tram tour that combines the Ho Citadel heritage site with the surrounding area, starting from the Supplementary Monument Exhibition House - Binh Khuong Temple - check-in with lotus flowers in the ancient lake inside Ho Citadel - the ancient house of Mr. Pham Ngoc Tung's family; or a tour exploring the spiritual culture of the buffer zone along the Ma River, starting from the Supplementary Monument Exhibition House - Lady Binh Khuong Temple - Linh Giang Pagoda - Tuong Van Tu Pagoda (Giang Pagoda)...

Nguyen Dat

Source: https://baothanhhoa.vn/du-xuan-o-thanh-nha-ho-279036.htm