VietNamNet Bridge – The Thanh Chuong Viet Palace in Soc Son district, Hanoi is considered a big private museum and a favorite destination of local and foreign tourists. However, this 8,000sq.m palace is accused of being illegally built on forest land.


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Thanh Chuong Viet Palace on The New York Times


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For years, Thanh Chuong Viet Palace has been seen as a private museum with the unique architectural style of Vietnamese folklore. It is also the venue of many cultural events of Hanoi.



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There are many signposts showing the way from Highway 2 to the Palace.



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The Thanh Chuong Viet Palace is owned by famous painter Thanh Chuong, in Hien Linh commune, Soc Son district, Hanoi.



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It was built on an area of 8,000 m2 from 2001 to 2004. Also in 2004, the place welcomed the Queen and the Swedish royal delegation.



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This site has become a tourist destination. In addition to entry fees of VND100,000 ($5) a person, the place is also a place for young couples to take their wedding photos, with the fee of VND4 million($200)/couple.



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The image of ancient Vietnamese villages and ancient Vietnamese architecture is the hallmark in Thanh Chuong Viet Palace.



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The Long Dinh Theatre.



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The altar of writer Kim Lan, father of painter Thanh Chuong.



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Around the altar Kim Lan are the walls printed with famous workers by Kim Lan.



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A fancy restaurant inside the palace.



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New works are still being built inside the Thanh Chuong Viet Palace.



Compiled by Thanh Van

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