One of the famous places to visit in Hue that you don't miss is Hue imperial City. This is the most important structure of the Nguyen Dynasty, showing the powerful feudal era in Vietnam in the century XIX. If you travel to Hue, you should explore this site.

Where is Hue Imperial City? 

• Address: on the north bank of Perfume River
• Opening hours: 6:30 AM - 5:30 PM
• Entrance fee: 200,000 VND for adults and 40.000 VND for children. 

Hue Imperial city is located in the left bank of Perfume River, 4 sides bordered with:

• Tran Hung Dao and Le Duan streets in the south
• Tang Bat Ho and Dao Duy Anh streets to the north
• Phan Dang Luu and Huynh Thuc Khang streets to the east
• Le Duan street to the west

Imperial city was built by the Nguyen dynasty from 1805 to 1945. Currently, the citadel complex of Hue is one of the relics of Hue ancient Capital which is recognized as a World Cultural Heritage.

The man taking a photo at Hue Imperial City

There are a large number of international and local tourists to visit here every year. 

The price of a ticket ranges from 40.000 VND to 200.000 VND.

Arichecture of Hue Imperial City

Kinh Thanh Hue is called the Hue capital citadel which was constructed in 1805 due to its King Gia Long. After that 1832, the Hue imperial city was completed under King Ming Mang. 

This place has nearly 140 small and large constructions with a square shape ( 6m high, 21 thick, 10 entrance and 10km in circumference). 

Kien Trung Palace after restoration

There are 24 bastions to create the defensive purpose on the top of the walls. 

Getting inside the imperial, you will witness the most important part of the citadel which is Hoang Thanh ( Royal citadel). It was built in 1804 and completed in 1833 with over 600m long for each side. The brick was 4m hight, 1m thick. 

Inside Kien Trung Palace

The citadel was protected by a trench system. To get to the Hue imperial city, tourists can go through 5 entrance gate like Southeast Gate, East Gate, Northeast Gate, North Gate, West Gate. 

In the past, Hoang Thanh had more 100 architectural divided into several sections such as:

• Ngo Mon gate and Thai Hoa Palace 
• Place shrines of the Kings under Nguyen Dynasty 
• Internal affairs office
• Kham Van Palace and Co Ha Garden

Next, we will get to Tu Cam Thanh which was reserved for the King and his family. In 1803, Forbidden Citadel was the first name of Cung Thanh, and renamed Tu Cam Thanh in 1821. 

Ta Vu is where mandarins prepare rituals before entering the court.

The brick walls are 3.72m high, 0.72m thick and 1230m in circumference. Tu Cam Thanh's front and back sides are 324m, the ones left and right sides are 290m. 

The imperial has over 50 architectural constructions and 7 gates for facilitating the entrance and exit includes:

• Dai Cung Mon is called the Great Palace Gate which is in the front side. This was still a place for the working of Kings. 
• Can Thanh is King's Private Palace
• Khon Thai Residences were reserved for the queens. 
• Duyet Thi Duong house is a Royal Theatre
• Thuong Thien is the kitchen for King's food. 
• Thai Binh Lau is the King's reading room. 

The roof of the building in the Imperial Citadel

If you have an opportunity to visit Hue Imperial city, you should come inside the citadel. Admiring the special feudal relics with architectural and historical values. 

Besides, you will learn more about Vietnamese history. 

Hue imperial city was stranded for over 2 centuries with over 100 fascinating architecture many times. This is a best place for those finding and understanding an cultural beauty in Vietnam. Book a private tour in Hue and exploring Hue citadel will bring an interesting experience on your vacation. 

How to get to Hue Imperial city?

Getting the Hue citadel from a hotel/ another place in Hue, you can transfer from many ways such as taxi, bus, or private car. 

If you visit the place near Hue imperial city, you may take a taxi or cyclo. 

The price of renting a cyclo ranges from 150.000 VND. Besides, you can book a private car transfer tour a day to explore many attractions in Hue such as Thien Mu Pagoda, Rerfume river, Khai Dinh Tomb... 

Hue imperial city is a beautiful destination for anyone who is looking for a history and future place in Hue. We hope that the above offers helpful information about the historical relic in Hue.