The Ho Dynasty Citadel and Lam Kinh special national historical site will waive admission fees on November 23 and 24, 2026. Van Hoa reported the announcement from the management authority responsible for the citadel and other major Thanh Hoa monuments.
Two sites, two specified days
Free entry runs from November 23 through November 24 for the heritage and cultural commemorations identified by the authority. The citadel is in Tay Do commune, while Lam Kinh is in Lam Son commune, Thanh Hoa province.
The arrangement offers residents and visitors another opportunity to explore local history and architecture. It covers these named monuments and dates rather than establishing permanent free admission across the province.
Built in 1397, the citadel is known for walls and gates assembled from large stone blocks. It served as the capital of Dai Ngu and retains important architectural remains after more than six centuries, including the Nam Giao ceremonial area.
Distinct historical settings
UNESCO inscribed the Ho Dynasty Citadel as a World Heritage Site in 2011. Its stone architecture and construction techniques are central to its significance.
Lam Kinh is associated with the Lam Son uprising and Le Loi. After becoming emperor in 1428, Le Thai To established it for ancestral worship; the complex also contains tombs linked to early Le rulers and queens.
Its surviving features include the main hall, ancestral temples, Dragon Courtyard, Bach Bridge, stele houses and tomb areas. It received special national monument status in 2012. Lam Kinh previously offered free entry from September 30 to October 3 during its 2026 festival, a separate period from the forthcoming joint arrangement.