9 interesting things to explore in Hue

9 interesting things to explore in Hue

The ancient, tranquil night of the Royal Palace, the history of the lighthouse or the sweet lyrics on the Perfume River has created a romantic dream of Hue tourists.

1. The most intact royal palace in Vietnam

If yo have been to the ancient capital of Hoa Lu (Ninh Binh), Co Loa, Thang Long (Hanoi), the former capital of Vietnam, now becomes a ruin, is still preserved intact. With palaces, strongholds, temples, mausoleums, temples and many gardeners with a few hundred years old life ... Hue ancient capital brings in its beauty, tranquility.




Hue shimmering in the night.

Visitors to Hue will admire the art masterpieces of the golden palace, temples, landscapes, majestic mausoleums, landscapes and calm. Besides, Hue is no less bustling crowded, is attractive when looking for a place of pure but not too sad.

2. Military architectural system

Hue Citadel was built under the reign of Gia Long and Minh Mang, located in the north of the Huong River, facing south. Hue Citadel is a unique combination between the principles of traditional Vietnamese architecture, the philosophy of the East with the theory of yin and yang and the characteristics of the western military architecture.

3. The most unique royal tombs

Imperial tombs of the Nguyen dynasty follow the principles of feng shui such as rivers, mountains, ponds, lakes and streams. The layout of the area of ​​each mausoleum is divided into two main parts: the tomb and the impregnated. The area buried the king's body, the area is solemn place to build many shrines, electricity, floor, ... ... so that the king occasionally left the palace on the entertainment. Therefore, each of Hue's mausoleums, is not only a historical and cultural relic but also a unique landscape, a unique architectural art, between the hills and mountains of Hue.



The most precious royal treasure system is still reserved until now.

Located in the Citadel, the Hue Imperial Museum was established in 1923, with its first name is Musee 'Khai Dinh. After that, it was changed five times and in 1993, it was renamed Hue Royal Military Museum.

At this museum, you will see and admire thousands of artifacts including pottery, wood, bronze, luminescence, stone, bone, ivory, horns, sculpture on the stone ... displayed here.

5. Successfully celebrated some royal festivals

Commemorate the ritual in Hue

The royal court in Hue was a national celebration, organized and implemented by the state. There are dozens of different small and large festivals celebrated annually in the land of the nerve. They were strictly regulated by the court, even in the charter. From the king to the people, from the royal family to the people must abide by these strict regulations. Today, visitors to Hue will see the replay of some royal court.

6. Royal court music

One of the unique cultural and artistic features of Hue has been recognized by UNESCO as masterpiece of intangible and oral heritage of mankind. This is the only Oriental traditional court music that is preserved in this ancient capital. Guests can enjoy the musical talent with meticulously crafted music performed in Hue.

Previously, the genre of imperial family feudalism was performed on festivals such as the crowned king, glacial king or other religious festivals in the Nguyen dynasty.

7. Nightly Royal palace

On each occasion of the Hue Festival, the old house, the ancient moss-shaped roof of the Imperial Citadel - Hue at night is lit up illuminated fanciful. From Ngo Mon Gate, the main gate of the Citadel (Hue Citadel), visitors will see the decorated flag, the majestic light, soldiers guarded in the traditional costume ... It is the reproduction of life the flowers of the palace when the night falls. Guests will be released soul into a space fanciful fog with faint smell of incense, as if living in space full of mystical palace.

8. Hue folk song on the Perfume River

Hue is a precious spiritual food, an elegant pleasure that any visitor to Hue want to enjoy. Boats glide on the Perfume River under the moonlight or under the bright lights shimmering on both sides of the river, what is great to hear Hue folk song.



Hue night on the Perfume River usually starts at 7pm. Listen to Hue music is released on the river from Phu Van Lau to Trang Tien Bridge, passing through the city so that visitors have the opportunity to experience the unique perspective on cultural history in the ancient capital.

9. Royal cuisine

The food colors are presented very attractive.

When it comes to dining in Hue, people often think of the imperial court, a culinary style designed to serve the Nguyen court for more than a century. Hue royal cuisine always shows the essence, sophisticated, elegant and high. Hue people still retain a part of the dining scene of the ancient palace, so to Hue you will enjoy the essence of cuisine.