Hue: Hue Walking Tour to Imperial Citadel with Tour Guide

Choose between a morning or afternoon slot for our program, featuring guided tours lasting from 2 to 2.5 hours. Your knowledgeable history tour guide will meet you at Cuu Than Cong in Cua Ngan, assisting with ticket purchases before embarking on the Hue Imperial City Walking Tour.

1. Ngo Mon Hue was built in 1833 under the reign of King Minh Mang. This is not only a unique architectural relic, but also an important main gate of the Royal Palace. This place is often used as a ceremony platform in many important events of the Nguyen Dynasty.

2. Flag Tower (Ky Dai Hue), an architectural wonder of the Nguyen Dynasty in Nam Chanh fortress, used to be the place to hang the flag for the royal court.

3. Thai Hoa Palace (Thai Hoa Palace), located in the Imperial Citadel area, was the coronation place of 13 Nguyen Dynasty kings, demonstrating its importance in feudalism.

4. Nine Dinh Hue (Cửu Đỉnh Huế), commissioned by Emperor Minh Mang in 1835, adorns the front of The Mieu

5. The Mieu Temple (Thế Miếu Huế) is dedicated to worshiping the 10 Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty.

6. Dien Tho Palace (Cung Diên Thọ) is a large-scale project with intricately carved details in an elegant style, particularly well-preserved in the main hall.

7. The Forbidden Purple City (Tử Cấm Thành Huế), reserved exclusively for the king and royal family, restricted access for non-duty officials and civilians.

8. The Kien Trung Palace (Điện Kiến Trung) was built in 1923 by Emperor Khai Dinh of the Nguyen dynasty. Unlike the traditional Vietnamese buildings surrounding it, the palace was designed in a European style, mixing elements of Italian Renaissance and French classicism.

9. Duyet Thi Duong Royal Theater (Duyệt Thị Đường) is one of four theaters constructed during the Nguyen Dynasty, and it is the oldest preserved theater from that era.

10.Dien Tho Palace (Cung Diên Thọ) served as the Queen Mother's residence, characterized by its grand scale, exquisitely carved details, and elegant style.

At the end of our journey through the history of the Nguyen Dynasty, we wish you an enjoyable day exploring the wonders of the Hue Imperial City area.