# Vietnam national monument preservation efforts > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-national-monument-preservation-efforts > Updated: 2026-10-22T12:56:36.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Vietnam has initiated several preservation and restoration plans for various special national monuments and historical sites. Initial efforts focused on large-scale projects, including a 35.2-hectare plan for the Nguyễn Đình Chiểu Tomb and Memorial to protect the poet’s cultural legacy through the addition of traditional medicine clinics and performing arts spaces. Additionally, a 9,000-hectare plan was approved for the Đồng Khởi Bến Tre monument to restore sites associated with the 1960 movement and develop historical battle sites for tourism. Subsequent efforts have targeted specific regional sites. In Hue, proposals were submitted to repair the degraded Tuy Ly Vuong worship temple, with conservation experts emphasizing that repairs must prioritize reinforcement of original structures. In Quang Ngai province, a 50 billion VND project was approved to renovate the Pham Van Dong Memorial Complex, focusing on exhibition halls and the former residence of the late Prime Minister to promote cultural tourism. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-22: Vietnam authorities plan repairs for national heritage sites Vietnam is investing in the preservation of national heritage sites, including the Tuy Ly Vuong worship temple in Hue and the Pham Van Dong Memorial Complex in Quang Ngai. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vietnam-authorities-plan-repairs-for-national-heritage-sites ### 2026-10-16: Vietnam announces preservation plans for special national monuments Vietnam has approved preservation and restoration plans for the Nguyễn Đình Chiểu Memorial and the Đồng Khởi Bến Tre special national monuments to protect historical values and promote tourism. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/vinh-long-announces-conservation-plan-for-dong-khoi-ben-tre-monument --- Cite as: Vietnam national monument preservation efforts. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/vietnam-national-monument-preservation-efforts