$1 million to restore Ho Dynasty Citadel in Thanh Hoa
A project on Ho Dynasty Citadel restoration costing VND22 billion ($1 million) has been approved by authorities in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa.
A project on the restoration of the Ho Dynasty Citadel, amounting to VND 22 billion (approximately $950,000), has been approved by authorities in the north-central province of Thanh Hoa.
According to Vuong Van Viet, deputy chairman of the Thanh Hoa People’s Committee, the project is set to begin promptly and aims for completion by mid-2026, coinciding with the anticipated issuance of an official certificate recognizing the citadel as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
The majority of funding for the project comes from the national budget; however, contributions from the private sector are actively encouraged. Nearly half of the funding, or VND 10 billion (approximately $430,000), will be allocated to the preservation of the Nam Giao praying platform within the citadel. The remainder will be distributed among subprojects, including upgrading the official website dedicated to the Ho Dynasty Citadel, restoring several associated relics, repairing sections of National Roads 45 and 217—which link the citadel to the provincial center—and enhancing long-distance bus routes to the site.
In addition to financial contributions from private entities, the project will also enlist the assistance of scientists to excavate a quarry on An Ton Mountain, where stone was historically sourced for the construction of the citadel and its surrounding artifacts. Furthermore, cooperation with tour operators will be sought to offer visitors engaging tours to the Ho Citadel.
With comprehensive investment, collaboration among various sectors, and a strong commitment from local authorities in Thanh Hoa to elevate the Ho Dynasty Citadel as a prominent tourist destination, this project is highly anticipated to succeed and provide visitors with improved transportation options, engaging tours, valuable information, and an enhanced understanding of the historical significance of the citadel.
Spanning an area of 150 hectares, the Ho Dynasty Citadel served as Vietnam’s capital during the Ho Dynasty from 1400 to 1407. Although it functioned as the capital for only a brief period of seven years, the citadel boasts invaluable architectural significance that has earned a designation from UNESCO as an “outstanding example of a new style of Southeast Asian imperial city.” The Ho Citadel was officially recognized as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in June 2025.
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