Temple of Literature night tour brings heritage to life with digital technology

Policies in Action

International visitors take part in a calligraphy-writing experience at the Temple of Literature. (Photo: VNA)
A re-enacted traditional classroom space at the Temple of Literature, where calligraphy activities bridge Confucian heritage and contemporary experience. (Photo: VNA)
The light journey creatively and emotionally re-enacts the historical story of the Temple of Literature, inviting audiences to explore the beauty of national cultural heritage in an entirely new way. (Photo: VNA)
Khue Van Cac pavilion is artistically illuminated, enhancing the beauty of traditional architecture within a modern setting. (Photo: VNA)
Lighting effects projected onto stone stelae and traditional patterns help highlight intricate heritage details. (Photo: VNA)
Centuries-old scholarly values preserved at the Temple of Literature are being “awakened” in a contemporary setting, where light serves as a bridge between past and present. (Photo: VNA)
Stone stelae at the Temple of Literature are no longer just historical artefacts but are becoming “storytelling mediums” through the use of lighting and digital technology, transforming heritage from static display into interactive experience. (Photo: VNA)
Under light and motion, ancient tree trunks retell old stories through the language of technology. (Photo: VNA)
A lighting system leads visitors through a carefully designed experiential route across the site. (Photo: VNA)
Temple of Literature night tour brings heritage to life with digital technology
The night tour at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi offers a fresh approach to heritage by blending tradition with digital technologies such as lighting, mapping, virtual reality, and interactive experiences, making the site more vivid and accessible. It helps renew Hanoi’s tourism offerings while contributing to the implementation of the Politburo’s Resolution 57 on digital transformation.