February 13, 2018 | 21:10 (GMT+7)
Vietravel-funded project lights up Hue’s Flag Tower
The Flag Tower (Ky dai Hue) in the Hue ancient Imperial city of the Central province of Thua Thien – Hue is being illuminated by a lighting system under a project funded by the tour service provider Vietravel.
Launched on February 12, the project is part of activities to preserve and promote the historical value of the tower.
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The Flag Tower (Ky dai Hue) at night |
The lighting system was installed surrounding the historical site in a modern style, aiming to lure more visitors to the city.
The Flag Tower, also called the King’s Knight, consists of a three-storey tower 17 meters high and a flagpole 37 meters in length. It was constructed under the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945).
The site witnessed many importantly historical events of the nation and is a popular destination for visitors.
Vietravel plans to implement similar lighting projects in the city in the future.
Source: VNA