Hue Historic Citadel

The Imperial City of Hue, also known as the Citadel, is a large complex located in Hue, Vietnam. It was once the political and cultural center of the Nguyen Dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. Today, the Imperial City is a popular tourist destination, known for its beautiful architecture, rich history, and cultural significance. The Imperial City was constructed in the early 19th century, during the reign of Emperor Gia Long. It took over 30 years to complete, with work continuing under successive rulers. The complex covers an area of 520 hectares, with walls that are 10 meters high and 21 meters thick, surrounded by a moat that is 30 meters wide. The main entrance is through the Ngo Mon Gate, which is decorated with intricate carvings and elaborate roof details. Inside the Citadel, there are numerous buildings, including palaces, temples, and administrative offices. These structures are arranged in a series of courtyards and gardens, each with its own unique design and purpose. Some of the most notable buildings include the Thai Hoa Palace, which was used for important ceremonies and official receptions, and the Forbidden Purple City, which was the private residence of the Emperor and his family. The architecture of the Imperial City is a blend of traditional Vietnamese and French styles, reflecting the influences of both cultures during the time of its construction. The buildings are characterized by their colorful roofs, ornate carvings, and intricate details, including dragon motifs and depictions of mythical creatures. The Imperial City of Hue is also known for its cultural significance. It was the site of many important events in Vietnamese history, including the coronation of emperors and the signing of important treaties. The complex was heavily damaged during the Vietnam War, but many of the buildings have since been restored, making it a must-see destination for visitors to Vietnam.

Gorgeous Hue Imperial City and Citadel is a recognized UNESCO World Heritage Site. Most of the buildings in the complex belong to the 19th century. Some of the buildings are now under the reconstruction, but it doesn't spoil the overall impression. You can take fantastic pictures there especially on a sunny day starting with the gate which is framed by flowery trees. Try to avoid large crowds of tourist coming on the weekdays closer to 4pm.

What is interesting about Hue in the winter? If you love the cold and want to see the romantic rain of Hue, the winter from September to December will be the most beautiful time of Hue tourism. You will be immersed in a peaceful life, blending in calm space, strolling on romantic streets, enjoying tasty dishes such as Corn juice, dried squid, etc. Unlike other cities, the rain caused problems for your trip, but for Hue, on the contrary, the rains of Hue become the unique feature in this place, as Hue has the highest amount of rain in Vietnam. Airplane: A one-hour flight with one of the several domestic airlines either from Ha Noi city or Hanoi will get you to Hue. It costs around 300,000VND - 1,000,000VND per leg if you fly from Ha Noi city. #hue #vietnam #cafe #foodie #wintergetaway

Hue is a gorgeous little city in Vietnam and the Hue Imperial City is a must see. It's a well preserved UNESCO heritage sight and its the most visited attraction in the area. Tickets are 200k VND and well worth it. You can explore the grounds and admire the amazing architecture around. The walls are great to walk from inside and out, and a lot of the structure remains the same as it has for centuries. It's quite pretty in places too with lots of colourful flowers and green grass. You're free to roam around or can take an additional guided tour if you wish. It's easy to get to from anywhere within the city really. Highly recommended #vietnam #travel #passionpassport #urbanexplorer

#bucketlistreboot Hue Royal Palace or Citadel of Hue is imperial City and must visit if you are at Hue. It contains the palaces for the imperial family, as well as shrines, gardens, and villas. There are decrees written in Chinese too. The structure also looks like China forbidden city . Most of the buildings were destroyed and now major restoration in multiple places. wear and tear over times. Serenity and calming palace . There are not many Visitor hence not that crowded . A fee is required for the visit and it’s definitely worthy because there are also few activities show available in the palace. For me a day visit is fine, at night it may look a bit challenging for me.

Half day inside Imperial city. Not many activities on the day we visited but this is definitely a beautiful place for exploring heritage architecture, Vietnamese history and culture. Rent the Ao dai or traditional Vietnamese costume, take a walk along ancient walls and immerse in historical moments. #imperialheritage #dainoi #huecity #vietnamtravel #culturewalk #historicculture #historicallandmarks #urbanexplorer #imperialcity #ancient #landmarks #architecture

One of the must visit historic site in Hue city. At here you can learn a lot of stuff. How is the life of the back then emperor of Vietnam. It’s just feel so amazing here and relax as well. Although of of the building was destroyed during war time, but they are trying hard to restore it. Will visit back in the future year to check it out.

The area is really big and well worth it for the price. As we are always quite interested in history, this was a great place and gave a bit of an insight about the ancient Vietnam. You should certainly plan half a day at least as the area is quite big. #wintergetaway #wintergetaway

The clear water of Hue is Xiangjiang, which is clear and clear through the ancient city, dividing the ancient city into north and south, and also creating many elegant corners. The Imperial City was built like the Forbidden City in Beijing and was deeply influenced by Chinese aesthetics. Hue's mountain is the Yuping Mountain where the pine trees are forested. In the morning, it is shrouded in a twilight smog, but when the weather is fine, you can see the sea on the top of the mountain. Rivers, mountains, ancient cities, and gentle people. coming to Hue without an industrial area is like walking into an ancient picture. Vietnam now has four world cultural heritages. In addition to Halong Bay, Meishan Holy Land, and Hoi An Ancient Temple, Hue Ancient City is one of them. Because it is a cultural heritage, Hue has developed the tourism industry in recent years. There are only 300,000 people in Hue. There are also some travel agencies in the downtown area. In addition to connecting the traffic in Vietnam, it is necessary to arrange tours in Hue City. Convenience. Appreciate Hue, need a mood, and never be nervous. The easiest way to be free and easy to do is to hire a motorcycle and tell the driver what the price and number of attractions are, so that you can decide when to visit and browse. This way, you can really contact Hue at the closest distance. Usually about 8 US dollars a day, in terms of human relations, should provide the driver's drinking water and lunch, Hue attractions are concentrated, you can slowly appreciate it everywhere.

As the ancient capital of Vietnam's three dynasties - Hue, has many popular monuments, among which the most prestigious ones, I am afraid to count the Hue Imperial City on the banks of the Xiangjiang River. The style of construction here is roughly modeled after the Forbidden City in Beijing, and it also incorporates many elements of local character and colonial architecture. In the largest Taihe Hall, there is a majesty of imperial power, which makes people feel solemn. Continue to go in, the gloomy sky, the pattering raindrops, and the grief of the imperial city. Traveling through the cloisters of history, watching the characters in the old photos, you can read the past splendid Tips of this ancient city of Hue. Tickets: 105,000 Vietnamese dong; Opening hours: 6:30-17:30 Time reference: 2 hours

Hue, from the 17th century to the 1940s, was successively the capital of the old Nguyen, Tay Son Nguyen, and new Nguyen feudal dynasties of Vietnam, and is a famous ancient capital of three dynasties. The Perfume River flows through the city, and what seems to be an inconspicuous small city, the surviving Imperial City and the grand royal tombs by the river reveal its illustrious history as the former capital of the three Vietnamese dynasties. Unlike other Confucian society countries, the Nguyen dynasty of Vietnam at that time was an independent dynasty recognized by the Qing dynasty, so the Imperial City of Hue could use a large amount of golden yellow glazed tiles for the roofs without any restrictions, and subtly conveyed its unique status to people through the names of 'Dai Noi', 'Imperial City', and others. The Imperial City of Hue, as the World Heritage site I most look forward to in Vietnam, is naturally the highlight of this trip. In addition to spending a whole day visiting the inside of the Imperial City, I also strolled around the periphery of the Imperial City twice, once during the day, riding a motorcycle around the inner city, and stopping by the outer city to check in at the corner towers; once at night, walking to the Meridian Gate outside the Imperial City, experiencing the Hue under the colorful lights. ✅ Tien Mu Gate: Crossing the moat and passing through the Tien Mu Gate, you enter the outer city of the Imperial City of Hue. The Tien Mu Gate is somewhat similar to the Tiananmen Gate, only allowing entry and not exit, but it is much smaller in size and not located on the central axis of the Imperial City. However, this Tien Mu Gate is very photogenic, especially when a large number of motorcycles pass through the ancient city gate, creating a magical sense of traveling through time. ✅ Nine Dynastic Urns: After entering the backyard of the Tien Mu Gate, you can see nine large cannons, known as the Nine Dynastic Urns. Each brass cannon is five meters long and weighs about ten tons. The four cannons on the right symbolize the four seasons, while the five on the left represent metal, wood, water, fire, and earth. ✅ Flag Tower: Unlike the Forbidden City in Beijing, there is a huge flag tower at the outer city of the central axis of the Imperial City of Hue. This flag tower was built in the early 19th century and was originally used for hanging flags during celebrations. It is said that the flagpole was originally made of wood and broke several times. The current flagpole is made of reinforced concrete, divided into three sections, with a total height of 57 meters. Because the flag tower is directly opposite the Meridian Gate, this is also the best place to take pictures of the Meridian Gate at night. ✅ Meridian Gate: Apart from the mottled city walls, the biggest attraction of the outer perimeter of the Imperial City is the various city gates, of which the most important is the Meridian Gate. The Meridian Gate is the southern main gate to enter the palace, and it does look quite like a scaled-down version of the Meridian Gate of the Forbidden City, but it is indeed a lot less imposing. However, the smaller size has its own delicacy, such as the Five Phoenix Tower on the upper part, which is indeed very aesthetically pleasing. ✅ Changde Gate/Xianren Gate: The main western and eastern gates of the Imperial City, the exquisite decorative art is completely different from our city gates, especially the application of porcelain, which feels very delicate. ✅ Heping Gate/Sifang Wushi Tower: Heping Gate is the northern gate of the Imperial City, and on the northern platform of the central axis, there is also the Sifang Wushi Tower. The name of the Sifang Wushi Tower is quite meaningful, and it is also one of the tallest buildings in the Imperial City of Hue. ✅ Corner Towers: The corner towers of the Imperial City of Hue are all in the outer city. Although they are also blessed by the moat, there is no reflection, and the dark and severely damaged city towers are not worth fantasizing about like the corner towers of the Forbidden City. However, the small corner towers near the flag tower are quite interesting, feeling like the watchtowers of the Imperial Guards. 🏞 Name | Hue Imperial Palace 🎫 Ticket | 20w Vietnamese Dong ⛳ Address | FH9G+PX2, Lê Huân, Phú Hậu, Thành phố Huế, Thừa Thiên Huế, Vietnam

#vietnamtrip Hue Historic Citadel or well known as Royal Palace is a UNESCO World Cultural heritage site and everyone visit to Hue City should take an opportunity to visit 🤗 It served as a capital of last Vietnamese dynasty named Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945 as unique military defence architecture & residence of emperor and royal family. It is also an important political centres of the country in the past. The first emperor of Nguyen Dynasty is Gia Long(1802-1820) & the last emperor is Bao Dai(1926-1945). The Hue Historic Citadel complex is very large, mainly is uncovered & can be very hot. Remember to apply the sunscreen on face & body before the visit. If you want to explore the history of Nguyen Dynasty & Vietnamese culture, Hue Historic Citadel definitely will be a great place! Attraction: Hue Historic Citadel Address: 23/8 Street, Thuan Hoa Ward, Hue, Vietnam 🇻🇳 Opening hours: 7.30am - 5pm, daily Entrance fees: Adults: VND200,000, Children: VND40,000 #citadel #hue