Hue | Walls echo history | Show on map
Visit Duration: 10 Hours
Timings: Monday Open 7 am to 5pm Tuesday Open 7 am to 5pm Wednesday Open 7 am to 5pm Thursday Open 7 am to 5pm Friday Open 7 am to 5pm Saturday Open 7 am to 5pm Sunday Open 7 am to 5pm
Entry type: Paid
Entry Fee: 695
Entry Details: The entry is paid.
The magnanimous city in Hue is definitely worth a visit. It also has numerous cannons and ammunitions in it. It is so expansive that before suffering destruction at the hands of Vietnamese War, it consisted of as many as 160 buildings within its walls.
The city of Hue is often linked with the Nguyen Dynasty since their reign lasted here for a significant amount of time and left a remarkable collection of palaces, forts, gardens, and most importantly the Imperial city. A person is bound to get lost I the wonders this city has to offer. For people who are essentially interested in history and architecture, this place is everything owing to both its specialty in architecture as well as crucial part in history.
Tourists can wear royal attires and get photographs clicked in the Imperial City happily. Facilities of travel by golf cars within the fort are provided to provide comfort to the tourists.
This city is laden with riches of the Vietnamese culture and uncountable stories about which leave a person awe-struck. The walls of this city echo the vastness of its past and leave you with numerous curious thoughts and feelings.
Ten huge gates mark the entry of the Imperial City of Hue. It has a total boundary of 10 km. It has been divided into two parts: the Citadel and the Forbidden City. The Citadel comprised grand palaces and important places of worship. The Forbidden City, as the name suggests, was not meant for just anybody. People other than the emperors and their family were forbidden from entering this at of the Imperial City. Accommodation facilities for the royal family members were here.
The construction of this city is said to have been planned by the founder of the Nguyen Dynasty, Gia Long in the year 1803. It finally came to a standstill in the year 1832 when Minh Mang King gave final instructions. The city has taken full advantage of natural features surrounding it. It has been built facing the Ngu Binh Mountain which serve to be a natural barrier and on the banks of Perfume river.
The magnanimous city in Hue is definitely worth a visit. It also has numerous cannons and ammunitions in it. It is so expansive that before suffering destruction at the hands of Vietnamese War, it consisted of as many as 160 buildings within its walls.
The city of Hue is often linked with the Nguyen Dynasty since their reign lasted here for a significant amount of time and left a remarkable collection of palaces, forts, gardens, and most importantly the Imperial city. A person is bound to get lost I the wonders this city has to offer. For people who are essentially interested in history and architecture, this place is everything owing to both its specialty in architecture as well as crucial part in history.
Tourists can wear royal attires and get photographs clicked in the Imperial City happily. Facilities of travel by golf cars within the fort are provided to provide comfort to the tourists.
This city is laden with riches of the Vietnamese culture and uncountable stories about which leave a person awe-struck. The walls of this city echo the vastness of its past and leave you with numerous curious thoughts and feelings.
This glorious wonder of Hue inhabiting splendid mansion and shrines is amazing. To think of its role back in the ancient days, it surely is fascinating to think royal ceremonies, internal confidential meetings, and emperors residing within these walls.
Few places to visit within the Imperial City are:
Other places to visit are Ngo Mon Gate, Dien Tho Residence and Royal Treasury.
The most suitable time to visit this place is during early morning hours, and during the cooler seaons. Exploring this place in the sorching heat of the sun would be very difficult and incovenient.
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Yes, tour guides are easily available here. They help in guiding you through the site thoroughly and also explain the relevance and importance of numerous things along the way.
Yes, you can take your camera long with you. However, the areas which specifically mention ‘no photography’ should not be photographed.
There are golf carts within the Imperial City which can help you commute without having to walk.
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