Imperial Citadel of Thang Long
Vietnam
Contents
10 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Imperial Citadel of Thang Long1:32
Welcome to the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, a UNESCO World Heritage site that has served as the heart of Vietnamese power for over 1,300 years. Originally built in the 7th century over the foundations of a Chinese fortress, it…
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Standing before you is Doan Mon, the imposing southern entrance to the Forbidden Purple City. Built during the Le Dynasty and later restored under the Nguyen, this gate was historically reserved exclusively for the Emperor and…
Listen in the app3The Kinh Thien Palace Foundation and Dragon Steps0:57
This elevated platform is all that remains of the Kinh Thien Palace, the most sacred building in the Citadel where grand audiences and foreign envoys were received. The name 'Kinh Thien' means 'Respect the Heavens,' reflecting…
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Behind the main audience halls lies Hau Lau, a unique structure often referred to as the 'Princess Palace' or the 'Lady's Pavilion'. Built in the 19th century during the Nguyen Dynasty, it served as a residence for the princesses…
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From the imperial past, we jump into the mid-20th century at the D67 House. Built in 1967 during the height of the Vietnam War, this solid concrete building served as the strategic headquarters for the North Vietnamese military. …
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Across the street lies the 18 Hoang Dieu archaeological site, a discovery that fundamentally changed our understanding of Hanoi's history. Unearthed in 2002 during preparations for the new National Assembly building,…
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Our final stop is the North Gate, or Cua Bac, the last surviving original gate of the 19th-century Citadel. Built in 1805 during the reign of Emperor Gia Long, it features a solid Vauban-style military architecture, designed to…
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As you complete your walk through the Imperial Citadel, you have essentially traveled through the entire timeline of the Vietnamese nation. From the legendary foundations of the Rising Dragon in 1010 to the secret strategy rooms…
Listen in the app9The Archaeological Zone at 18 Hoang Dieu2:28
For our final stop, we leave the walled enclosure of the central citadel and cross over to the massive archaeological zone at 18 Hoang Dieu, located just behind the National Assembly Building. This expansive site, excavated…
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As you complete your walk through the Imperial Citadel, you have essentially traveled through the entire timeline of the Vietnamese nation. From the legendary foundations of the Rising Dragon in 1010 to the secret strategy rooms…
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What is Imperial Citadel of Thang Long?
Imperial Citadel of Thang Long is a place in Vietnam with 10 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 10 |
| Total length | 11 min 55 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 21.0352, 105.8402 |
| Last updated |
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