Nearly $7mn earmarked for relic restoration in central Vietnam
Authorities in a central Vietnamese province have decided to earmark almost US$7 million for restoring scores of relics belonging to a UNESCO-recognized complex this year
Hue to spend $4.9 mln restoring royal mausoleum
Thua Thien- Hue Province in central Vietnam has given its nod to a US$4.9 million restoration project on the mausoleum of King Tu Duc, one of most resplendent mausoleums built under the Nguyen dynasty (1802-1945), Vietnam’s last monarchy reigns, in Hue City- the country’s former imperial capital.
Vietnam’s first steam locomotive brought back to life
A team of engineers and workers in the southern province of Binh Duong late last month completed their lengthy, painstaking restoration of a steam locomotive which will soon be used for tourism.
Vietnam earmarks over $23k for house, relic restoration in Hoi An
Authorities in central Vietnam have allocated almost VND500 million (US$23,534) to immediately restore old houses and relics in UNESCO-recognized Hoi An Ancient Town
Vietnam resort town restores former mayor’s edifice
Da Lat City in the Central Highlands Province of Lam Dong has completed restoration on its former mayor’s edifice and opened it for tourism purposes.
Central Vietnam province restores historic bridge
Central Quang Tri province recently completed the restoration of the province's iconic Hien Luong bridge back to its original paint colors which convey huge historical importance.
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.
Restored age-old observatory opens to public
With revamp kicking off since late last year, the weather observatory used by the Nguyen dynasty (1802 – 1945) has recently been open to visitors.