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  Hue Citadel

Located right on the banks of the romantic Perfume River, Hue Citadel is a complex of cultural relics recognized as a world cultural relic. The complex of Hue Citadel includes the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden City, surrounded by the Citadel area.

Visiting the complex of Hue Citadel, visitors will admire the magnificent palaces, monuments and temples with bold architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty. Not only have the opportunity to learn more about the history, you are also spoiled for photography in this unique architectural space.

Especially, recently, Hue Citadel has officially opened to visitors at night from 19 to 22, and this is an opportunity for you to take beautiful photos with the brilliant buildings under the shimmering lights.

Hue Mausoleums

The Nguyen Dynasty had 13 kings, but due to economic and political reasons, only 7 mausoleums were built, all of which remain today with their own architectural styles.

. Each mausoleum area was chosen by the king himself for the location and architecture, so each mausoleum here has its own architectural features with sophisticated and unique carved details. The most unique must mention the Tomb of Tu Duc, Tomb of Minh Mang and Tomb of Khai Dinh.

Tomb of Tu Duc

Located in a narrow valley in Duong Xuan Thuong village, Cu Chanh canton, Tu Duc Tomb (also known as Khiem Lang) is probably the most beautiful of the mausoleums of the Nguyen kings because of the harmony between the natural scenery "characteristically painted" and vast architectural space. Nearly 50 works in the mausoleum in the two areas impregnated with electricity and the mausoleum all have the word Khiem in the name. The mausoleum has elements of spaciousness, soft lines reflecting the romantic soul of this poetic king.

Minh Mang tomb

12 km from Hue city center, located on Cam Khe mountain, near Bang Lang junction, Minh Mang Tomb (or Hieu Lang) is the resting place of the second king of the Nguyen Dynasty.

Built from 1840 to 1843, when completed, the mausoleum is 26 hectares wide, is an architectural complex of 40 large and small works located on an area of ​​cool hills, rivers and lakes. Minh Mang Tomb has an architecture that is a harmonious combination between the space of painting and poetry and the natural scenery of flowers and leaves full of lyricism.

Khai Dinh mausoleum

Built on Chau Chu mountain, Khai Dinh Tomb is the resting place of the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. Although smaller in size than the mausoleum of the previous kings, Khai Dinh Tomb was built in an extremely elaborate and sophisticated way for up to 10 years.

Khai Dinh Tomb is the only mausoleum work with the architecture of interference between East and West cultures. In particular, Khai Dinh Tomb is famous for its 3 frescoes "Cuu Long Hidden Van" decorated on the ceiling of 3 nave houses in Thien Dinh Palace, which is considered the most monumental and valuable in Vietnam.

Thien Mu Pagoda

Thien Mu Pagoda, also known as Linh Mu, is located on Ha Khe hill, beside the poetic and lyrical Perfume River in Thua Thien - Hue province. This is one of the oldest temples in the ancient capital. With ancient architecture, the picture of nature here is more charming, dignified and sacred.

An icon associated with the image of "Thien Mu Pagoda" is Phuoc Duyen tower. The 21m-high tower, consisting of seven floors, was built in front of the pagoda. Each floor of the tower has a statue of Buddha.

In addition to Phuoc Nguyen tower, "Thien Mu Pagoda" there are also architectural works such as Dai Hung Palace, Dia Tang Palace, Quan Am Palace, etc., with stone stele, bronze bell. In addition, the temple is also home to many valuable antiques in terms of history and art. The statues of the Dharma protector, the statue of the ten kings, the statue of Maitreya Buddha, the statue of the Buddha Tam The Buddha... or the horizontal concubines and couplets here all mark the golden historical periods of Thien Mu Pagoda.

Huong river

The Perfume River, or the Huong Giang River, is a river flowing through the city of Hue and the districts and towns:  Huong Tra,  Huong Thuy, Phu Vang  all belong to the province of  Thua Thien-Hue, central Vietnam.

The Perfume River has two main sources and both originate in the  Truong Son mountain range, where these two streams meet and form the Perfume River.

As a symbol and also the pride of the people of Hue, the Perfume River is as gentle as a long, soft silk strip in the middle of the dreamy land of Kinh Ky. Perfume River is emerald green, clear as if reflecting the whole scene of the poetic city under the calm water and sparkling in the sunlight.

Ngu Binh Mountain

In addition to the romantic Perfume River, Ngu Binh Mountain is also a natural symbol and pride of the people of Hue. Whenever one mentions the Perfume River, one cannot forget to mention Ngu Mountain. Standing on the top of this beautiful mountain, you can zoom your eyes out into the distance and admire the picturesque landmarks and natural scenery of Hue city. From the foot to the top of the mountain is covered with verdant pine trees, mixed in the cool breeze, bringing a cool space and a feeling of ultimate relaxation.
Trang Tien Bridge

Trang Tien Bridge (also known as Truong Tien Bridge) is the first bridge built to cross Huong Giang. With soft and flexible curved spans, Trang Tien Bridge is one of the typical symbols of Hue ancient capital. Gothic architecture has made the bridge bring a strange sense of peace to visitors coming to Hue. When walking on the bridge, visitors will hear the sounds and see the familiar daily images of the people of Hue taking place right on this dear bridge.

Trang Tien Bridge is also associated with a history of more than 100 years and witnessed many ups and downs of the nation's history.

Bach Ma Mountain

Moving away from the center of Hue city, Bach Ma Mountain is the natural boundary between Thua Thien Hue province and Da Nang in the Bach Ma national park with majestic waterfalls and a diversity of rare flora and fauna. Conquering Bach Ma mountain, you will admire the panoramic view of Tuy Van mountain, Hai Van pass and the splendid scenery of Hue city as in the eye.

This is the only strip of primeval forest in Vietnam, connecting the country from the East Sea to the Vietnam-Laos border.

Lang Co beach

Lang Co beach is considered one of the most beautiful beaches on the planet. This place is not only a favorite resort of the nobility in the past, but today it is still considered the most attractive tourist paradise of the ancient capital today.

With a long white sand beach embracing the clear blue coast, Surrounding the coast are majestic green forests on the majestic mountain background, certainly will not disappoint visitors when deciding to come here to relax. .

Thuan An Beach

Because the sea is located right next to the estuary of Thuan An sea, people call the beach by this name. This 12 km long beach with endless waves but always cool and gentle has a strange attraction to domestic and foreign tourists because it possesses a unique beauty with the poetic color of the gentle river. harmony and the vastness and vastness of the sea.

This beautiful beach is only 13 km to the East from the Citadel - Hue Imperial Citadel and was ranked by King Thieu Tri as the 10th most beautiful sight in the Nerves and Decades.

Dong Ba Market

Originally, Dong Ba market was called Quy Gia Thi to mark the return of the Nguyen king when he returned to Phu Xuan. The name Dong Ba Market in Hue was formed in 1887 under the reign of King Dong Khanh.

The location of Dong Ba market in Hue is right between Gia Hoi and Truong Tien bridges. From the outside, it looks like any other normal market, but you have to go inside to see all its bustle. This is not only a market that carries the meaning of business and trade, but also has a long history, showing the culture of the people of Hue.

Dong Ba Market is the largest and oldest shopping place in Hue city. The market is not only a shopping place for people in the inner city but also a place many tourists visit to buy souvenirs for relatives and friends for an interesting Hue trip.