Seoul designs new bilingual guide for Hanoi heritage site

Visitors to Hanoi’s Imperial Citadel of Thang Long now have a new bilingual guide at their disposal, created by the Seoul Metropolitan Government. This innovative guide combines Korean and Vietnamese languages and uses Seoul’s official city fonts and colors. The distribution of this guide coincides with Hangeul Day, a cultural event, and aims to bolster cultural exchanges between Seoul and Hanoi. This partnership marks 30 years of friendship between the two cities, infusing a cultural aspect into their relationship.

The guide covers nine significant historic sites and nine key artifacts, with a numbered map to guide visitors through the citadel efficiently. Among the highlighted sites are the Hanoi Flag Tower, Doan Mon Gate, and an underground bunker. The artifacts in the permanent exhibition are arranged chronologically, offering a clear narrative of the site’s rich history.

The Imperial Citadel of Thang Long, dating back to the 11th century during Vietnam’s Ly dynasty, is a major historical and cultural site in Hanoi and is recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.