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If you have the opportunity to visit the beauty of the ancient capital of Hue, the famous sights always captivate people’s hearts, the gentle and hospitable people, that anyone who hears about Hue wants to visit at least once in their life, so let’s visit the ancient capital of Hue with Vietlook Travel today to experience the most interesting things.
1. About Hue Imperial City
Map Hue is a coastal province in central Vietnam, bordering Laos, the East Sea, Quang Nam, Da Nang and Quang Tri. Hue is famous for its poetic, peaceful and gentle beauty that always attracts travelers.
The Imperial City of Hue is located next to the tranquil Perfume River, built by the Nguyen Dynasty in the 19th century. Despite many historical events, the Imperial City remains an icon of ancient beauty and peace in Hue.
From the outside, Hue Citadel appears with ancient and majestic beauty, and contains unique architectural works. Coming to Hue tourism, tourists will visit the ancient lifestyle with magnificent palaces, reminiscent of the heroic history of the nation.
Coming to the Imperial City, you can admire the majestic palaces, mausoleums and historical landscapes that give Hue its unique charm. Arrange a trip to the ancient capital of Hue to see firsthand the splendid cultural heritage experience.
2. The history of formation and development of Hue Imperial City
During the period when the country was divided by “King Le, Lord Trinh”, Hue Citadel became the residence of 9 Nguyen Dynasty kings in the Central region. Built in 1805 under King Gia Long and existed for 27 years under the Nguyen Dynasty. Hue Citadel – Ancient Vietnamese Culture was the capital of the Tay Son Dynasty and the Nguyen Dynasty.
In 1993, the Complex of Hue Monuments was recognized as one of the 7 wonders of the world of Vietnam. This place embodies the majestic beauty of simple, hard-working, and patient people who come to learn about the unique culture of the Ancient Capital.
Representing unique artistic achievements and masterpieces created by human hands, Hue Imperial City represents a typical architectural complex of a historical period, important events and profound influence on historical figures of the nation. Therefore, Hue Monuments Complex is a cultural heritage of humanity that deserves to be recognized globally.
3. The Unique Design Space of Hue Imperial City
The ancient capital of Hue is structured by three layers of citadel: Forbidden City, Imperial City and Outer City, boasting ancient and majestic beauty, built on an area of over 500 hectares. This rare citadel still retains its pristine beauty and original architecture, with temples, palaces and mausoleums.
When coming to Hue citadel, visitors cannot help but be overwhelmed by the ancient atmosphere of Hue, this is the pride of Vietnamese people in general and Hue people in particular, Hue is currently welcoming international tourists and friends to visit and experience.
4. Explore destinations in the ancient capital of Hue
The Imperial Citadel of Hue
The Imperial City of Hue is a fortress of the ancient capital and a must-see destination in Hue, Vietnam. This is a part of the historical evidence that has remained after many centuries. Built near the Perfume River, facing the South, it carries the heroic meaning of the ancient capital land. When visiting the ancient capital of Hue in Central Vietnam, you will visit a meaningful historical relic.
Hue Citadel has 10 gates, including Bac Mon, The Nhon Mon, Dong Nam Mon, Nam Mon, Quang Duc Mon, Tay Bac Mon, Tay Nam Mon, Dong Mon, Dong Bac Mon. Hue Citadel was solidly built, and became the country’s territorial center in the past. With its vast space and thousand-year-old ancient beauty, Hue Imperial Citadel has become a cultural highlight deeply imprinted in the minds of Vietnamese people.
- Ngo Mon Gate is the main gate of Hue Imperial City. When coming here, visitors will admire the majestic and intimate palace painting. With paintings of the glorious Nguyen Dynasty, Ngo Mon Gate is like a new horizon leading visitors step by step to explore the attractions in Hue, Vietnam.
- Thai Hoa Palace is a special place located in the Imperial Citadel of Hue, and is where important ceremonies and rituals of the royal court take place. It is elegantly and magnificently decorated, symbolizing the solemnity of the reign of the kings.
- Ky Dai, also known as the Flag Tower, is a solemn place that exudes the national pride of the people of the ancient capital of Hue. Located right in the south of the Imperial City, Ky Dai is built of bricks, designed to be stacked like steps over 17m high.
- The Nine Tripod Urns (Cuu Ngu) are nine bronze urns cast by skilled artisans in the second year of King Gia Long’s reign. Each urn is a work of art characterized by its cultural beauty and meticulous design. After being moved twice, the Nine Tripod Urns are still a masterpiece that frequently appears in poetry.
The Forbidden City – Royal Monument in Hue Ancient Capital
Famous for the vast Hue Imperial City, the Forbidden City is a historical relic. Known as the residence of the King and the palace of concubines, the Forbidden City is the center of the Imperial City.
- Dai Cung Mon is the main entrance to the Forbidden City, with 5 compartments and 3 gates connecting to Ta Ve Duong and Huu Ve Duong. This was built by King Minh Mang in 1833. Previously, the king used the two main gates, the remaining two gates were reserved for court officials.
- The Left Guard House and the Right Guard House are large structures that serve the preparation of court ceremonies. This place has always been majestic and solemn through many years of history, from the feudal regime to modern life.
- Can Chanh Palace is where the royal court often held banquets and entertained foreign delegations. The building was built during the reign of King Gia Long III with many beautiful wooden structures, and has undergone many restorations.
- Qiancheng Palace was originally called Zhonghe Palace, and was the king’s resting and living place. It was a beautiful and majestic palace reserved for the royal family. However, Qiancheng Palace was destroyed by war.
- Kien Trung Palace is where the king ate, lived and spent time with his family. The palace was built by King Khai Dinh in 1921 and its majesty and splendor are testament to the dynasties.
- Built by King Khai Dinh in 1919, Thai Binh Lau was a place where the king often visited to rest and relax, and where he often wrote poetry, read books and created literature.
- Located to the south of Thai Binh Lau, Nhat Thanh Lau is a special architectural work built long ago, known as the location of the king’s Buddhist temple in the Forbidden City.
- Duyet Thi Duong was built to become a theater for performing music and drama for the king. It was designed luxuriously and majestically with unique decorative patterns and is a must-see when going on a tour of Hue.
The Royal Tombs
- The tomb of King Gia Long in Hue is not only located in the most beautiful feng shui position among the royal tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty, but it is also famous for the love story between the king and queen Thua Thien Cao. The tomb, also known as Thien Tho Tomb, took 6 years to build (1814-1820) and includes many tombs in the Gia Long royal palace. The entire tomb is located in a pristine mountainous area, surrounded by picturesque landscapes, in Huong Long village, Huong Tra town, Thua Thien Hue province.
- Minh Mang Tomb is surrounded by green pine forests and lotus ponds with harmoniously designed architectural works. In addition, Minh Mang Tomb also gives visitors a feeling of solemnity and majesty.
- With green trees surrounding a large lake, Tu Duc Tomb offers visitors a peaceful and quiet space. The tomb is designed to be close to nature and this is also where King Tu Duc came to write poetry.
- Khai Dinh Tomb is a beautiful and unique tomb that you should visit when you have the opportunity to come to Hue, with a mixture of many different architectural styles. Khai Dinh Tomb, also known as Ung Lang, is one of the seven most beautiful tombs in Hue. The tomb is located on a mountain, more than 10km from the center of Hue city. Khai Dinh Tomb is the longest of all the tombs in Hue. Although it has the smallest area of the tombs, Khai Dinh Tomb has a unique and sophisticated architecture, combining Eastern and Western styles.
An Dinh Palace
An Dinh Palace has a total area of 23,463 m2 with many different architectural works serving the living and entertainment needs of the owner. An Dinh Palace was first built for King Khai Dinh when he was a prince and was later inherited by King An Dinh. The design of the palace is ancient and sophisticated.
Previously, this relic site included 10 different structures such as: Boat Wharf, Main Gate, Khai Tuong Communal House, Trung Lap Temple, Cuu Tu Dai Theater, Lake, Animal House, etc. However, after a long history with many fluctuations and weather factors, now there are only three main structures left for visitors to visit and admire, including the Main Gate, Trung Lap Temple and Khai Tuong Communal House.
Hue Temple of Literature
Hue Temple of Literature was built by King Gia Long in 1808, a place that exudes majesty and solemnity on the banks of the Perfume River. Coming here, visitors can also experience the unique and majestic design.
Hon Chen Palace
Hon Chen Temple is a temple to worship the Holy Mother located on the top of Ngoc Tran mountain. There are architectural works designed in the style of palaces and temples. If you have the opportunity to visit Hue, please visit here to feel the unique beauty of this ancient place.
Nam Giao Esplanade
In the past, the royal court often held ceremonies to worship heaven and earth at the beginning of each dry season or flood season every year. The Nam Giao Altar was chosen as a sacred place for the king to perform the rituals to worship heaven. Until now, the Nam Giao Altar is still a check-in point visited by many tourists when coming to the ancient capital of Hue, with a green, romantic and peaceful landscape. The space here is both romantic and peaceful, bringing a pristine and quiet scene.
Thien Mu Pagoda
Thien Mu Pagoda is a familiar destination for those who love to travel to Hue. Thien Mu Pagoda was built in 1601 by Lord Nguyen Hoang.
Thien Mu Pagoda has an ancient and mysterious beauty, leaving an unforgettable impression on those who visit. It is a place that contains many mysterious stories such as Dinh Huong Nguyen, Dien Dai Duong, along with harmonious oriental architecture.
Perfume River
The peaceful and cool Perfume River lies in the heart of the ancient capital of Hue, like a peaceful and quiet silk strip and is a symbol of the ancient capital.
Coming to Huong River, visitors can sit on a dragon boat to enjoy the peaceful beauty of Hue, admire the ancient Hue citadel. At night, listening to Hue folk songs on Huong River is a unique cultural activity that Hue brings to visitors.
When sailing on the Perfume River, visitors will always feel the peace and gentleness of a green silk strip flowing throughout the four seasons. The Perfume River always captivates visitors, so when coming to Hue, no one can resist stopping by the Perfume River to visit an old friend they have not seen for a long time. On small boats, the Perfume River takes visitors through the lush Vy Da garden, upstream to listen to the temple bells echoing at Thien Mu Pagoda, then slowly drifting along the clouds at Huyen Khong wharf.
Lang Co Bay
Lang Co Bay is one of the destinations not to be missed when traveling to Hue. From the perspective of Hai Van Pass, Lang Co appears charming and peaceful, when you get closer you will be overwhelmed by the pure scent of the sea and the passionate scent of the wind that will overwhelm you.
It can be said that Lang Co leaves a deep impression on visitors to Hue with the blue sea water, the fine golden sand under the sunlight and the bright red houses standing out against the sky. Lang Co is still so beautiful, spacious and sweet like the love of the local people, making visitors not want to leave, especially when immersed in the clear blue water and peaceful nature.
Trang Tien Bridge
Trang Tien Bridge is a symbol of the dreamy and magical land of the ancient capital of Hue. If you do not visit Trang Tien Bridge, you cannot say that you have been to Hue.
The bridge has 6 spans, walking around Trang Tien Bridge, visitors not only have the opportunity to admire the beauty of the gentle Huong River and the bustling city landscape but also learn more about the historical marks that the bridge has witnessed in the two resistance wars against American imperialism and French colonialism.
Vietlook Travel has just shared the necessary information for a trip to Hue, please refer to it to prepare for the most enjoyable trip. Hopefully you have had an objective view and discovered new things to have a memorable vacation in the beautiful and beloved land of Hue.
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