Embark on a flexible and informative walking tour of Hue’s Imperial City. Discover historical landmarks such as the Noon Gate, Flag Tower, and Forbidden Purple City with an expert guide. Join us for a memorable journey through the Nguyen Dynasty’s rich history.
- Nine Holy Cannons - Our knowledgeable history tour guide will pick you up at Nine Holy Cannons in Cua Ngan, and then assist you in purchasing tickets and continuing your Hue Imperial City Walking Tour. The tour guide will be holding a sign waiting for you.
- The Flag Tower - The Flag Tower: The structure was built in 1807 at a height of 30 meters but was damaged by artillery, then rebuilt in 1948 and has a height of 37 meters.
- The Noon Gate (Cua Ngo Mon) - Noon Gate: This is the main gate of Hue Imperial built in 1833 and the entrance is only for the king. Above Noon Gate there is also outstanding architecture Ngu Phung Pavilion.
- Ngu Phụng - Ngu Phung Pavilion (Lầu Ngũ Phụng) has a frame structure made entirely of ironwood with 100 pillars and is located above Ngo Mon Gate.
- Thái Hòa Palace - Thai Hoa Palace: The most important palace in the Hue Imperial is where the throne is located, a symbol of the power of the Nguyen Dynasty.
- Duyet Thi Duong Theater - Duyet Thi Duong Royal Theater: This is an ancient theater located inside Hue Imperial, this place has royal architecture. Currently, there are still performances with royal acts.
- Kiến Trung Palace - Kien Trung Palace: This place was built in 1923 with a combination of Asian and European architecture but completely collapsed in 1947. In 2019, it was rebuilt, and will not be completed until 2024.
- Cung Diên Thọ - Dien Tho Palace: This is a private place for the king’s mother, built-in 1804. This is one of the buildings inside Hue Imperial that remained intact during the war.
- Thiệu Phương Garden - Thieu Phuong Garden: A garden with a total area of about 8,000 square meters, surrounded by gardens and brick walls.
- Nine Dynastic Urns - The Nine Dynastic Urns: This is one of the unique bronze works during the reign of King Minh Mang. On these bronze urns, images of Vietnam at that time were depicted and there were a total of 162 images.
- Hien Lam Pavilion - Hien Lam Pavilion: This place was built in 1821 to 1822, and is a 3-storey building with royal architecture. Considered as a memorial and remembering the merits of the Nguyen Kings.
- The Mieu Temple - The To Mieu (often called The Mieu) is a general shrine to the kings of the Nguyen Dynasty. The temple is located in the southwest corner of the Imperial Citadel.
- Hien Lam Pavilion - The three-story wooden structure was built on a rectangular Bat Trang brick-tiled block. There are two stone staircases leading to the pavilion. Each of them has 9 steps. The stair holders are decorated with dragon patterns
- English-speaking guide
- Bottled water
- Personal expenses
- Entrance ticket: Imperial City 200.000 VND/ 1 person
This program is flexible for either morning or afternoon sessions, spanning from 2 to 2.5 hours. Your expert guide in historical matters will meet you at Cuu Than Cong in Cua Ngan, guiding you through ticket acquisition and commencing your walking tour of the Hue Imperial City. Explore the historical significance of the Nine Holy Cannons (Cửu Vị Thần Công),
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The Noon Gate (South Gate or Ngọ Môn Huế)
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The Flag Tower (Kỳ Đài Huế)
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The Supreme Harmony Palace (Điện Thái Hòa)
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The Nine Dynastic Urns (Cửu Đỉnh Huế)
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The Mieu Temple (Thế Miếu Huế)
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Dien Tho Palace (Cung Diên Thọ)
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The Forbidden Purple City (Tử Cấm Thành Huế)
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Thieu Phuong Garden (Vườn Thiệu Phương)
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Thai Binh Pavilion (Thái Bình Lâu)
As your exploration of the Nguyen Dynasty’s history concludes, I extend wishes for a joyful day ahead.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
