The Da Nang authorities will grant 84 billion VND (over 3.5 million USD) to implement the 2^nd stage of the Dien Hai Citadel restoration and embellishment project.

The 1^st stage of the project has been already completed at a total cost of over 102 billion VND (over 4.4 million USD).

Once completed, the refurbishment will turn this site into a new attraction in Da Nang for both locals and visitor arrivals in the city to explore, especially those who show keen interest in conducting their historical and cultural research activities.

A moat surrounding the citadel has been already built in the 1st stage of the project

The citadel features Vauban-style architecture

The 2nd stage of the project will focus on restoring the citadel's damaged walls, and …

...refurbishing its entrance gate facing Tran Phu Street.

The Dien Hai Citadel has 2 gates, the main one facing south and the other facing east. The gate facing south seen in the picture

A park was created during the 1st stage of the project

During the implementation of the 1st stage of the project, construction units discovered some remains of walls and foundations at the citadel. These valuable findings can lead to the speculation that the special national-level relic site might have the 3rd gate which faces west, in addition to 2 previously-discovered ones.

The 2nd stage of the project will also focus on preserving cannons, and …

… embellishing the statue of General Nguyen Tri Phuong.

Once completed, the refurbishment will enable locals and visitors to gain a more complete view of the nearly 200-year-old relic site.

 By XUAN SON - Translated by MAI DUNG