Hanoi’s Temple of Literature Illuminated: Night Tour Highlights

via Vietnam Net, 22 December 2023: The Temple of Literature in Hanoi, Vietnam now offers a night tour showcasing the nation’s scholarly traditions through modern 3D mapping technology. The tour, operated by the Center for Scientific and Cultural Activities Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam, brings to life the cultural atmosphere of the Nguyen dynasty with royal court music, dances, and games, creating a vivid experience of Vietnamese history and heritage.

This is the fourth night tour of Hanoi after the night tours of Hoa Lo Prison Relic Site, Thang Long Imperial Citadel, and Vietnam Literature Museum.

According to Associate Professor Dr. Dang Van Bai, Vice Chairman of the National Council for Cultural Heritage, after being launched in late October, the tours have created a highlight for the monument and offer new experiences to visitors.

“Thanks to modern digital technology, the Temple of Literature looks impressive. This is an effective model of cooperation between technology providers and cultural heritage managers, a typical example of public-private cooperation,” he said.

The Temple of Literature night tour is held every Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday from 7 pm to 10 pm at a price of VND199,000 (US$8)/ticket. Admission is free for children under 1m tall.

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