On the occasion of the 20th anniversary of Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day (November 23, 2005 - November 23, 2025), many meaningful activities and historical - cultural relic sites will be free for visitors.
In Hanoi, free tourist attractions include the special national relic of the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, the special national relic of Ngoc Son Temple, relic No. 22 Hang Buom, the historical relic of Hoa Lo Prison, Thang Long Imperial Citadel and Co Loa Relic Site.
The Management Board of Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter announced the implementation of a series of events from November 15 to December 15, including a ceremony to honor 30 years of the value of Hanoi Ao Dai heritage, displaying famous medicine expert Hai Thuong Lan Ong, experiencing tea medicine, the project "Kim Ngan Communal House storytelling space" with publications applying traditional motifs.
The program "Chuyen Nhac Pho Co" introduces the quintessence of Vietnamese ancient music, along with many experiential activities to make souvenirs from silk, wood, Do paper.
In Hue, from 7am - 5:30pm on November 23, when visiting the Great Wall, Tu Duc Mausoleum, Khai Dinh Mausoleum, Minh Mang Mausoleum, Hon Chen Palace, An Dinh Palace, Hue Royal Antiquities Museum... people only need to present their citizen identification cards at the gate.
The Hue Monuments Conservation Center will organize the opening of a series of exhibition activities, exhibitions and heritage education activities for students such as the Documentary Photo Exhibition "Nguyen Dynasty Secretariat (1834-1945): Space Journey and Principal Dynasty Imprints", Exhibition "Giving artifacts", Exhibition of paintings "Hue network 3"...
According to the Hue Monuments Conservation Center, the free admission and organization of a series of meaningful activities aims to encourage the community to learn and experience the cultural and historical values of the ancient capital of Hue, creating conditions for people and tourists to have more options during the special occasion of the heritage industry.
In Ho Chi Minh City, the Ho Chi Minh City Museum announced free admission for Vietnamese tourists on November 23.
On February 24, 2005, the Prime Minister issued a Decision officially selecting November 23 as Vietnam Cultural Heritage Day. This is an opportunity for the whole country to look towards scenic spots, historical relics, intangible cultural heritages, while promoting teaching, exhibition, and cultural exchange activities.
