FVH offers entertaining walk to Thăng Long Imperial Citadel

The Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) will offer a deeper look into the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long during a special walk on Saturday. — Photo baodansinh

HÀ NỘI — The Friends of Vietnam Heritage (FVH) will offer a deeper look into the Imperial Citadel of Thăng Long during a special walk on Saturday.

Taking place from 9.30am until 11.30am, the entertaining and informative English-speaking walk will start in front of the Flag Tower on Điện Biên Phủ Street with a brief introduction to the citadel. The group will then proceed into the citadel on Hoàng Diệu Street to learn about and discuss the architecture and history of this interesting place.

Fee: VNĐ100,000 including the entrance fee of VNĐ30,000. Max 14 people.

Meeting point: in front of Flag Tower, 28A Điện Biên Phủ Street. The walk will be led by Alvaro (alvarograna@gmail.com). — VNS

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