Located inside the Imperial City, behind the Throne Palace, the Forbidden Purple City is reserved for Emperor and his family. Constructed early in Emperor Gia Long'reign in 1804 with brick walls 3.72m high, 0,72 m thick, about 1,230 m in circumference. Its front and back sides are 324 m each while either left and right side is more than 290 m including 50 architectural constructions of different sizes and 7 gates for facilities of entrance and exit. Dai Cung Mon (the Great Place Gate) is in the front side for Kings. Can Chanh Palace (the place for every day working of Emperors). Can Thanh (Emperor's Private Palace), Khon Thai Residence (Queen's Private Apartment) reserved for the Queen. Duyet Thi Duong house (Royal Theatre), Thuong Thien (the kitchen for the King' food), Thai Binh Lau (King's reading room)... Besides, Hue is also famous for royal tombs and temples of Nguyen Kings. Seven tombs with different aspect are not not only a wonderful arch but also combining beautiful, imposing nature and poetic of Hue.

Ancient Hue including Perfume River and Ngu Mountain, palaces and citadels, tombs and temples with hundred of historic years are being embellished and recovered by material contribution of Vietnamese and International community in order to keep Hue City as cultural heritage of World.

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If I made any mistake in the pictures, please notify it. Hue is a bit confusing as a city (so many things so close of each others).

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not my fav. style, but looks nice

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i'm no a fan but it's nice

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8. Good. Regards.

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Hue Ancient Capital Panorama

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the Ngo Mon Gate

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Flag tower

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the Kinh Thanh Hue (Hue capital citadel)

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the Thai Hoa Palace

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THE ROYAL PALACE BY NIGHT IN HUE

Royal Palace Night, Hue promises to be incredibly amazing event leaving an indelible impact on the mind of the visitors. So for those who are planning to visit Hue- the festival destination in Viet Nam do make it a point to be a part of Royal Palace Night, Hue.

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The opening night included such activities as musical soirees, calligraphy, Hue Royal Court poetry and a Nguyen Dynasty antique exhibition, poetry quizzes, and performances of Hue tea serving art, Imperial Court music and traditional opera.

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Amazing pics. 10/10

Nice ! I vote for Hue ! 10/10

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well layout for architectures

nice! 7/10, thanks for sharing!

Ao Dai, Vietnamese Traditional Dress show in the Imperial City

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Hien Lam Cac

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Hien Nhon gate

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Ao dai show at Hien Nhon gate

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Ngo Mon - Midday Gate was constructed in 1833 during the reign of Emperor Minh Mang. The gate leads to the Imperial Palace and was the observation point for the Emperor to review his troops and for ceremonial use.

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Midday Gate is divided into two levels. At ground level, the gate actually has five entrances. The one in the center is used only by the king. On each side are two entrances used by mandarins, soldiers and horses. On the second level is Lau Ngu Phung - the Five-Phoenix Pavilion. The king reviewed his troops and subjects under the center hall of the pavilion. The roof of this hall is covered with gold enameled tiles. The two halls flanking the center hall were reserved for other members of the court.

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Dien Thai Hoa - Palace of Supreme Harmony. It was built in 1805. The palace and San Dai Trieu (Esplanade of Great Salutation) were the site for all major festivities such as Coronation Ceremony, the Emperor's birthday, and where the king held court during the first and fifteen day of the lunar month.

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On these occasions, the king sat on the throne located in the palace, and the mandarins lined the court according to their rank and title from first to ninth grade, civil mandarins on the left and military mandarins on the right.

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The traditional performance on the front yard of Thai Hoa palace

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ok! I'll vote for Hue now.

yêu Huế, 10/10 \m/

Ngo Mon gate

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another gate

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in front of the Citadel

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A gate of the Citadel

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vote for Hue

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Gates of Tu Cam Thanh

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10/10 nice pics

This place look like chinese architecture.
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This place look like chinese architecture.
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Just a little.
So impressive Citadel. 10/10

It's environment friendly :lol: 10/10

10/10 yeahhaaaa!

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Most of festival activities are organized in the Imperial City of Huế.

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photo by nguyenngocchinh

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Tu Cam Thanh, Festival Hue 2010 event

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đẹp lắm bác HVN post thêm vài tấm hình mới nữa đi nhìn mấy tấm đầu thấy cũ kỹ quá

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CLICK the link below and vote for Huế 's skyline now!!!! :banana: wow - so impressive :cheers:

Thanks! :)


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wowwww, very Viet Nam!!! I love Hue!!!!

Hue Citadel Panorama, photo by Zero photo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/58989955@N08/5403789072/sizes/l/in/photostream/), flickr

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Hue Citadel by night.

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Hue royal architecture, Hue Citadel, Vietnam (my panorama photos).

The Citadel of Hue City

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wow ! great photos. 10/10

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