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Northern Vietnam · Historic heritage

Thăng Long Imperial Citadel

A layered historic site where gates, excavations and later military buildings reveal different periods.

Đoan Môn Gate of Thăng Long Citadel in Hanoi
Đoan Môn Gate of Thăng Long Citadel in Hanoi · Christophe95 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Resized and converted.

Things to do

See Đoan Môn, the archaeological displays and the buildings currently open to visitors.

Transport & arrival

Plan a visit from Hà Nội; confirm the current visitor entrance and any reservation requirements with the managing organisation.

Good to know

Check current opening and admission conditions. Follow on-site instructions and ask permission for special photography.

Visit length (suggestion)

Allow 1–2 hours as a planning suggestion, plus travel and waiting time.

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Evening footage of the citadel in the rain. Shown access, routes and prices can change. YouTube ↗

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