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Thăng Long Imperial Citadel

Ancient fortress at the heart of Hanoi, a UNESCO World Heritage site reflecting Vietnam's history from the Ly Dynasty to modern times.

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Listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage site in 2010, Hanoi Citadel is now open to the public after hundreds of years as the exclusive domain of Vietnam’s elite. Unlike the Hue Citadel, which remains intact, the 12-acre Hanoi Citadel is a fragmented collection of monuments.

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  • World Heritage Sites in Asia

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    Across the vast, diverse continent of Asia, there are seemingly endless World Heritage Sites to explore. Visit the sparse atomic bomb dome in Hiroshima, or walk for hours along the towering Great Wall of China. From sprawling rustic temple grounds to ancient statues of civilizations past- here is a collection of some of the prominent World Heritage Sites in Asia.

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