To tourists there is no dearth of places of Sightseeing in Hue in Vietnam. This ancient capital is also known as Thua Thien Hue, which was founded on the northern bank of Perfume River in the 17th Century by Nguyen Dynasty. The beautiful city of Hue boasts of fabulous tourist sites. Sightseeing in Hue is one of the most important things to which most visitors look forward to.
The Citadel and Forbidden City, Khai Dinh Emperor's Tomb, Tu Duc Emperor's Tomb and Thien Mu Pagoda are the preferred sightseeing places in Hue.
Listed below are some of the popular places for sightseeing in Hue:
- The Citadel and Forbidden City - This unique site was built in the style of the French military architect, Vauban, the royal Citadel of Hue complex and has the characteristic of many strongholds and fortresses. It was built by Gia Long Emperor in 1804. The Citadel and Forbidden City is surrounded by a wide zigzag moat. Inside the complex, there is also a large cluster of smaller constructions.
- Flag Tower - You will find this site standing right in front of the Ngo Mon (Noon) Gate on the south, the Flag Tower (Cot Co) is also part or the royal Citadel. The 37 meters high tower, also known as the King's Knight, is Vietnam's tallest flagpole, erected in the year 1809.
- Thien Mu Pagoda - This popular site is situated on the left bank of the Perfume River. This is also one of the most beautiful architectural structures in Vietnam.
Some other places for sightseeing in Hue are as follows:
- Thai Hoa Palace
- Forbidden Purple City
- Tombs of the Emperors
- Perfume River
- Tomb of Gia Long
- Tomb of Minh Mang
- Tomb of Thieu Tri
- Tomb of Tu Duc
- Tomb of Dong Khanh
- Tomb of Khai Dinh
- Phu Bai Airport
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