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Citadel of the Ho Dynasty
Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
The 14th -century Ho Dynasty citadel, built according to the feng shui principles, testifies to the flowering of neo-Confucianism in late 14th century Viet Nam and its spread to other parts of east Asia. According to these principles it was sited in a landscape of great scenic beauty on an axis joining the Tuong Son and Don Son mountains in a plain between the Ma and Buoi rivers. The citadel buildings represent an outstanding example of a new style of south-east Asian imperial city.
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Map of Citadel of the Ho Dynasty
More info about Thanh Hoa Province
Coronavirus in Thanh Hoa Province
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Culture in Thanh Hoa Province
We've written a very extensive guide filled with insightfull comments and handy tips and tricks about all the aspects to traveling in Vietnam. We've summarized the most critical things below, but you can discover more information in our detailed guide to Vietnam.
Money in Thanh Hoa Province
Currencie(s): Vietnamese đồng
Corruption: Vietnam has a corruption score of 67 out of 100.
If your itinerary runs through Vietnam, watch out for muggers and beware of corrupt police officers. According to Transparency International, Vietnam scores average on the list of corrupt nations around the world.
Vietnam is not concidered to be a dangerous country, with a Global Peace Index of 1.88 out of 4.
This report is the only one of its kind that measures how dangerous or safe a nation is based on 23 different indicators, including political terror, deaths from internal conflict, murder rate, and ease of access to small arms and light weapons.
Language in Thanh Hoa Province
Language(s): VietnameseFood & Drinks in Thanh Hoa Province
6 National dishes: Phở, Bún Bò Huế, Bò Kho, Gỏi Cuốn, Bánh Xèo & Bánh Bèo.Drinking age: The minimum age for drinking in Thanh Hoa Province is 18.
Religion in Thanh Hoa Province
Vietnam is NOT considered as a religious country. According to the Gallup Poll in 2009 research, only 30% of the population thinks religion is important in their daily life. More info about this study can be found here. The religous adherents are Buddhist 9.3%, Catholic 6.7%, Hoa Hao 1.5%, Cao Dai 1.1%, Protestant 0.5%, Muslim 0.1%, none 80.8% (1999 census). Read this article about the impact of religion on your travel plans.Sex & Relationships in Thanh Hoa Province
Age of Consent: 18 years.
Same-sex marriage (also known as gay marriage) is not legalized in Vietnam.
Vietnam scores a 0/10 on the 'Gay Travel Index'.
National Sports in Thanh Hoa Province
A lot of countries and cultures have an obsession with sports, almost reaching religious proportions. In this case, Soccer is Vietnam their national sport.Other practical tips for Thanh Hoa Province
Timezone: UTC+07:00
Driving: Right-hand traffic.
Power adapters and converters: 220 V (50 Hz), Plug A / B / C
Pollution (PM2.5 fine dust particles): 29.63 µg/m3
PM2.5 Fine dust particulates can be carried deep into the lungs where they can cause inflammation and a worsening of the condition of people with heart and lung diseases. The smaller the particles the deeper they travel into the lungs, with more potential for harm. Note that the World Health Organisation's guideline value is 20 µg/m3. So be carefull when travelling to Vietnam. Make sure you are prepared by reading our article about effective strategies for a healthier trip.
Fly to Thanh Hoa Province, Vietnam
- HAN - Noi Bai International Airport, 129 Kilometers (80 Miles) from Citadel of the Ho Dynasty.
- HPH - Cat Bi International Airport, 143 Kilometers (89 Miles) from Citadel of the Ho Dynasty.
- VII - Vinh Airport, 149 Kilometers (93 Miles) from Citadel of the Ho Dynasty.