Zitadelle der Hồ-Dynastie

An amazing place to discover the history of Vietnam!

This citadel is very unique because it was build with only stones without mortar during a very short period of time, 3 months. The landscape is very beautiful. If I come back to visit it next time, I ...

An amazing place to discover the history of Vietnam!

This citadel is very unique because it was build with only stones without mortar during a very short period of time, 3 months. The landscape is very beautiful. If I come back to visit it next time, I ...

Quite Historic - Relatively Underdeveloped

I'm told that the US government has funded the restoration of the largest gate to the citadel and it is quite nice to see. But, if you've seen other citadels - specifically the one in Hanoi, you might...

Quite Historic - Relatively Underdeveloped

I'm told that the US government has funded the restoration of the largest gate to the citadel and it is quite nice to see. But, if you've seen other citadels - specifically the one in Hanoi, you might...

Only if you want to tick off a list ...

The few internet sources on this place mostly ask why this is a UNESCO site; having been here, I ask the same. I get its historical importance, but most of it is gone. On the day of my visit, even the...