Hue Citadel

Hue Citadel is the most remarkable mark of the great landscape and architectural site of this Vietnamese city. Situated on the Northern bank of the Perfume River, the citadel is broadly a system of three circles of ramparts namely Kinh Thanh (Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel). The royal complex of Hue has been officially recognized by the UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

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.

Kinh Thanh Hue (Hue Capital Citadel):
Resumed in 1805, during the reign of Emperor Gia Long, this structure was completed in 1832 under the sovereignty of Emperor Ming Mang. Kings during Nguyen time in power planned to erect ramparts, palaces and constructional works of royal. Kinh Thanh is still original with nearly 140 small and large constructions.

This Citadel is a remarkable piece of architecture. Square in shape, 10 km in circumference, 6 m high, 21 m thick with 10 entrances, this structure has an additional gate connecting the Tran Binh Bastion called the Thai Binh Mon. On the top of the walls that surround it, 24 bastions are established for defensive purposes.

Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel):
Hoang Thanh houses the highest offices of Viet Nam's feudalism and sanctums honoring the cult of deceased Emperors. The Imperial City itself found its home in this citadel. Royal Citadel is nearly square, with more than 600m long for each side, constructed of brick 4m high, 1m thick, marking an excellent piece of Vietnamese architecture. Access to the Imperial City can be made by four entrance gates. Moreover, Royal Palace consists of more 100 beautiful constructional works divided many sectors.

Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel):
Positioned within the Imperial City, behind the Throne Palace, the Forbidden Purple City is held in reserve for the Emperor and his family. Built 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 portions are 324 m. There are 50 architectural constructions of different sizes and 7 gates for facilities of entrance and exit.

Besides, Hue is also well-known for regal tombs and temples of Nguyen Kings. Seven tombs with different aspect are not only a magnificent arch but also juxtaposing gorgeous, impressive nature and poetic of Hue.

Hotels in Hue
Celadon Hotel	La Residence hotel & spa
Imperial Hotel	Saigon Morin Hotel
Century Riverside Hotel	Abalone Resort & Spa