The night tour opens ahead of National Reunification Day on April 30 and Labour Day on May 1. |
Tours lasting for 90 minutes start at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., and 7 p.m. every Saturday and Sunday. Visitors are required to wear face masks, use hand sanitizer and limit gathering in crowds as part of anti-coronavirus measures. |
Each visitor is given a brochure full of useful information ahead of the night tour. |
The Doan Mon archaeological site is the first destination of the tour. |
Visitors are treated to traditional dances from bygone eras recreated by artists during the tour. |
A guide helps visitors discover a range of historical items from the Ly, Tran, and Le dynasties centuries ago. |
Old terracotta items are put on display. |
Items made from ceramic and porcelain are showcased for guests to enjoy. |
A delegation made up of artists reenact soldiers from the past in order to help bring to life the citadel at night. |
A range of 3D images serve to provide visitors with a greater insight into the history of the former royal citadel. |
Visitors participate in an incense offering ceremony at the citadel which aims to commemorate Vietnamese kings from history. |
Visiting an old well which originates from the Tran dynasty. |
Getting water from the old well is believed to bring great luck for people. |
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