The FVH tour will lead attendees on an entertaining and informative tour around the citadel. — Photo vietnam-guide.com

Taking place from 9.30am to 11am, the English-speaking tour will lead attendees on a tour around the citadel, touching on architectural features, the different dynasties and modern-day history.

The walk will start in front of the Flag Tower on Dien Bien Phu Street with a brief introduction to the citadel. The group will then proceed into the citadel complex, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, on Hoang Dieu Street to learn about the architecture, the different historical periods of this former centre of power, the different relics and the part it played in the American War.

The tour costs VND100,000 and a separate VND30,000 entrance fee (which also includes entry to the excavation site next to the National Assembly building). Maximum of 14 people. Meeting point: in front of Highlands Flag Tower, 28A Dien Bien Phu.

On the same day, from 12pm to 1.30pm, FVH will run the same tour but in Spanish.

To register, visit fvheritage.org/event.  VNS

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