Popular Hanoi attractions increase entrance fees

The fee adjustments are intended to generate revenue, offsetting the costs associated with preserving, renovating, and managing cultural landmarks.

10% of the revenue generated from ticket sales for the Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Temple, Hoa Lo Prison, Co Loa Citadel, and the Thang Long Imperial Citadel contributes to the state budget, whereas 85% of the revenue from ticket sales for Huong Pagoda goes to the state budget.

People eligible for free entry include those with severe disabilities according to government regulations, and children under 16 years old (if identification documents are unavailable, height below 1.3 meters can be used as a determining factor).

A 50% fee reduction is applied to people with disabilities, students aged 16 and above, the elderly, those with meritorious services to the revolution, and residents of remote and challenging communes.

On Cultural Heritage Day (Nov. 23), visitors can access all monuments for free.

Huong Pagoda waives fees during Lunar New Year, which includes the last day of the lunar year and the first two days of the new year. Additionally, entrance fees are also waived on the Buddha’s birthday, which falls on the 14th day of the fourth lunar month.

Ngoc Son Temple does not charge a fee on the death anniversary of Tran Hung Dao (the 20th of the eighth lunar month), as well as the last day of the lunar new year and the first days of the new year.