Da Lat abandons iconic French-era palace for dream of modernity
Sitting on top of a hill in the city center, the palace boasts one of the best vantage points of Da Lat
Century-old French colonial building in Saigon stands to be demolished
The suggestion that the building should be pulled down to give way to the construction of a municipal administrative complex is contentious
Vietnam’s imperial capital offers royal tourist activities
A slew of royal activities which promise to appeal to tourists have kicked off at the UNESCO-recognized Hue Complex of Monuments in central Vietnam
Royal library restored in former Vietnam capital
Restoration has recently been kicked off at the royal library inside the Hue Royal Palace, the capital under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945)- the country’s last monarchy - in central Thua Thien - Hue Province.
Hue exhibit showcases photos of dragon horses
An exhibit, "Horses and dragon horses", ongoing until Feb 10, highlights some 70 photos of reliefs of normal and dragon horses, which adorn the edifices in the UNESCO-recognized Hue royal palace.
US funds restoration project of royal Hue edifice
The US Department of State recently funded over US$28,302 for a project to revamp altars at Trieu To Mieu, part of the UNESCO-recognized Hue royal palace.
Light show at HCMC Reunification Palace
It turned the front of the palace into a very big screen telling the history of Vietnam from its founding day to the present day
Hue royal palace re-created in 3D models
The Hue Relic Preservation Center recently announced the 3D images of the edifices at The Mieu – Hien Lam Cac, part of the Hue royal palace, to help with their restoration.