Ho Dynasty Citadel

About this location

Ho Dynasty Citadel - The Space of Tay Do Capital Located in Vinh Loc district, Thanh Hoa province, the Ho Dynasty Citadel was built in 1397 under the Ho dynasty and served as the capital of the Dai Ngu kingdom. In 2011, the site was inscribed by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage. The complex comprises the Inner Citadel, La Thanh wall, and Nam Giao Esplanade, set amidst a landscape of mountains, rice fields, and the Ma and Buoi river systems. The outstanding value of the Ho Dynasty Citadel lies in its system of walls and gates constructed primarily from massive limestone blocks, demonstrating exceptional late 14th-century construction techniques and urban planning. The large-scale stone citadel space, combined with the surrounding natural and agricultural landscape, creates a backdrop with great depth and distinct historical character. The city gates, stone walls, and spatial axis of the Inner Citadel can be effectively utilized for panoramic shots and camera angles that emphasize architectural scale. This location is suitable for historical films, period dramas, documentaries, and projects exploring themes of Vietnamese heritage, architecture, and history. Information compiled from various sources by: PTIT. Photo source: Internet.

Location rules

• Filming must be conducted within the time and scope permitted by the Management Board; do not arbitrarily expand the operational area.
• Preserve the current state of the architecture, city walls, gates, archaeological foundations, and structural elements; do not arbitrarily move, impact, or alter artifacts.

Infrastructure

Special notes

• Hot weather, rain, and outdoor conditions
• Sightseeing activities and tourists