Ngo Mon Gate – the symbol of Hue Imperial Citadel. (Photo: VNA)
The Hue Imperial Citadel consists of two main areas: The Imperial City and the Forbidden City, each comprising various architectural structures. The Imperial City includes Ngo Mon Gate and Thai Hoa Palace, while the Forbidden City, reserved for the emperor and royal family, includes the Great Palace Gate, Can Chanh Palace, Thai Binh Pavilion, and Dien Tho Residence. (Photo: VNA)
Dien Tho Residence was home to the Queen Mothers and Grand Queen Mothers of the Nguyen Dynasty. It remains one of the most well-preserved and architecturally unique buildings in the Complex of Hue Monuments. (Photo: VNA)
Hue Imperial Citadel – A masterpiece of architecture in the former imperial capital. (Photo: VNA)
Kien Trung Palace, part of the Complex of Hue Monuments. (Photo: VNA)
The Royal Garden within the Complex of Hue Monuments. (Photo: VNA)
The Hue Imperial Citadel consists of two main areas: The Imperial City and the Forbidden City, each comprising various architectural structures. The Imperial City includes Ngo Mon Gate and Thai Hoa Palace, while the Forbidden City, reserved for the emperor and royal family, includes the Great Palace Gate, Can Chanh Palace, Thai Binh Pavilion, and Dien Tho Residence. (Photo: VNA)
The Hue Imperial Citadel consists of two main areas: The Imperial City and the Forbidden City, each comprising various architectural structures. The Imperial City includes Ngo Mon Gate and Thai Hoa Palace, while the Forbidden City, reserved for the emperor and royal family, includes the Great Palace Gate, Can Chanh Palace, Thai Binh Pavilion, and Dien Tho Residence. (Photo: VNA)
Hien Nhon Gate (also called Hien Nhan) is located on the eastern side of Hue’s Imperial City, on Doan Thi Diem Street in Thuan Thanh Ward, Hue City. In the past, this gate was reserved for male officials, and it is considered the most beautiful among the 13 gates, adorned with intricate carvings and decorations. (Photo: VNA)
Hien Nhon Gate (also called Hien Nhan) is located on the eastern side of Hue’s Imperial City, on Doan Thi Diem Street in Thuan Thanh Ward, Hue City. In the past, this gate was reserved for male officials, and it is considered the most beautiful among the 13 gates, adorned with intricate carvings and decorations. (Photo: VNA)
Ngo Mon Gate – the symbol of Hue Imperial Citadel. (Photo: VNA)
Hue Imperial Citadel – An ancient beauty by Huong river
Imperial Citadel, the heart of the former imperial capital of Hue, looks like a beautiful painting with its majestic, refined architecture from 143 years of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802–1945), interwoven with the lush greenery of trees and the poetic charm of the Huong River. The Citadel is not only a cultural heritage site, but also a witness to the nation's history and a place where timeless love stories are kept alive. Visitors will find themselves captivated by the beauty, both grand and delicate, of this former imperial city.
