As reported by the department of the culture, sports and tourism in Hanoi, the city currently has over 160 historical relics recognized as national and municipal relics which are being encroached. This situation has happened for a long time but has not been fully resolved.

Sidewalk in front of Thai Cam pagoda in Hang Vai street is misappropriated into car parking space

Garbage gathered in front of the pagoda

Nhan Noi Linh Tu temple in Bat Dan street is encroached for sidewalk shops by locals

No parking signs in many historical relics are ineffective

Car parks despite prohibition sign in front of Huong Tuong temple in Ma May street

Locals sell street food in area of Trung Yen historical relic in Dinh Liet street

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Sidewalk in front gate of Hanoi old quarter cultural exchange center is illegally used as motorbikes parking lot

There should be a drastic involvement of authorities and concerning agencies for returned historical relics’ space back to the original