Digitizing historical relics

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- Over the years, closely following the province's comprehensive digital transformation policy, the Culture, Sports and Tourism (CST) sector has proactively applied technology to the management, preservation, and promotion of the value of historical sites. Instead of merely existing as archival documents, information about historical sites and scenic spots has now become vibrant in the digital space, boosting tourism development.

In the digital age, promoting the application of technology in the management, preservation, and promotion of the value of historical sites is an inevitable direction.

New life at historical sites

The province currently has 420 historical and cultural relics and scenic spots in its inventory. Of these, 145 have been classified at various levels (including 2 special national relics, 32 national relics, and 111 provincial relics), while 275 remain unclassified. To maximize this potential, digitization efforts have been implemented. A notable highlight is the completion of a virtual tour system, including the Ky Cung Temple relic in Dong Kinh ward.

Tourists visit and experience the smart interactive station at Tam Thanh Pagoda historical site.

Instead of traditional guided tours, the virtual tour system at Ky Cung Temple has brought a fresh approach to promotion. With just a smartphone, visitors can easily experience the history, architecture, and unique cultural values ​​of the site.

Experiencing it firsthand, Mr. Tran Hoang Bach, a tourist from Hai Phong, enthusiastically said: “When accessing the virtual tour system, I not only received information about the history and architecture of the temple but also learned about its spiritual values, cultural activities, and festivals. Especially, I could observe the entire site comprehensively from various angles right on my personal screen.”

Currently, along with Ky Cung Temple, 30 other historical sites in the province have been vividly recreated through 360-degree technology and virtual reality. With just a smartphone, visitors can easily explore the historical sites with sharp images, panoramic videos , and an automated narration system. Storing and displaying information on digital platforms not only helps preserve the original images of the sites for the long term but also allows people from all over the country to experience and learn about the historical and cultural values ​​of Lang Son in an authentic way, even without the opportunity to visit in person.

In particular, starting in March 2025, the "I Love Vietnam" project, a collaboration between Nhan Dan Newspaper and technology partners, officially launched in Lang Son with three interactive stations located at Ky Lua pedestrian street, Tam Thanh Pagoda, and Ky Cung riverside park. This is a large-scale project implemented at famous landmarks in various provinces and cities. Aimed at promoting local tourism, the project offers unique exploration experiences through wireless connectivity technology, allowing tourists to easily interact with AI guides, learn about history through 3D models, and build personalized itineraries to receive attractive gifts.

To provide maximum support for users, the project's official website is designed with a modern, bilingual Vietnamese-English interface, offering a wealth of authentic information. At each destination, visitors can not only take photos to document their journey but also upload images along with meaningful messages. All these moments will be collected and combined into a vibrant digital map of Vietnam, creating a strong connection between visitors and heritage values ​​across the country.

Promoting tourism development

The digitalization of historical sites is not only an effective promotional tool but also provides strong support for long-term research and conservation, as well as promoting the development of the province's tourism industry. Mr. Luu Ba Mac, Deputy Director of the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism, said: "In recent years, the work of preserving cultural heritage, managing festivals, and restoring historical sites in the province has been implemented synchronously. Besides issuing a system of strict management regulations, the department has also actively applied digital technology to preserve, promote, and enhance the values ​​of heritage. The deployment of digital applications and digital spaces not only brings efficiency in managing, preserving, and promoting the value of cultural heritage, but also helps tourists more easily access historical sites and exhibits in museums…

Visitors scan the QR code to learn more about the exhibits at the Provincial Museum.

To date, the provincial cultural heritage management software system has successfully digitized 1,390 heritage records with a total of over 137,050 pages of documents. This is an important foundation that helps management agencies transition from traditional to modern, scientific management methods. The provincial museum has integrated 13,000 original documents and artifacts into the management system using the "Artifact Information Management" software on the internet. For more than 1,000 documents and artifacts in the exhibition hall, the provincial museum has installed QR codes on nearly 300 original documents and materials, facilitating access to cultural and historical information for the public and tourists.

In communes and wards, digitalization has also solved the difficult problem in field conservation work. Ms. Pham Thi Thuan, Head of the Culture and Social Affairs Department of Dong Kinh Ward, said: “Previously, managing the current state of relics and accompanying documents was very difficult because paper documents were easily damaged or lost. Since having a digital management system, with just a few clicks we can access records, monitor changes in relics to promptly report to higher authorities so that timely conservation plans can be implemented, ensuring the original state of the relics.”

Thanks to efforts in digitizing its heritage, Lang Son's tourism sector has recorded positive signs since the beginning of 2026. In the first three months of the year, the total number of tourists visiting Lang Son is estimated at 2.12 million, an increase of 10.5% compared to the same period in 2025. Notably, the breakthrough in the international tourist segment with 77,000 arrivals (an increase of 37.5%) shows that digital technology has helped Lang Son's cultural image reach further on the world tourism map.

With the determination of all levels and sectors, technology is becoming a "new lifeline," helping to preserve the cultural values ​​of this border region and attract tourists from all over, making a positive contribution to the sustainable development of the province.

Source: https://baolangson.vn/ke-chuyen-di-tich-tren-khong-gian-so-5087424.html