Traditionally, Hue has been one of Vietnam's cultural, religious and educational centres. Hue served as the political capital from 1802 to 1945 under the 13 emperors of the Nguyen dynasty. Today, Hue's decaying opulent tombs of the Nguyen emperors and grand, crumbling Citadel comprise a Unesco World Heritage site.
The Citadel, the erstwhile city is one of Vietnam's disintegrating treasures and as most of the architectural attractions, it lies along the northern side of the Perfume River. Though heavily bombed by the Americans, and much of it now used for agriculture, its scope and beauty still impress.
The royal tombs are 7 to 16km south of Hue and each of them is unique and very different to the others. Emperor Tu Duc's tomb complex, is a majestic site, laced with frangipani and pine trees and set alongside a small lake. The buildings are beautifully designed. The most amazing one is the Tomb of Min Mang, who ruled from 1820 to 1840. This tomb is renowned for its architecture, which blends into the natural surroundings. The elaborate, hilltop Tomb of Khai Dinh, who ruled from 1916 to 1925, stands out from the other tombs for its unique structure. The buildings and statues reflect a distinct mix of Vietnamese and European features.
The Citadel, the erstwhile city is one of Vietnam's disintegrating treasures and as most of the architectural attractions, it lies along the northern side of the Perfume River. Though heavily bombed by the Americans, and much of it now used for agriculture, its scope and beauty still impress.
The royal tombs are 7 to 16km south of Hue and each of them is unique and very different to the others. Emperor Tu Duc's tomb complex, is a majestic site, laced with frangipani and pine trees and set alongside a small lake. The buildings are beautifully designed. The most amazing one is the Tomb of Min Mang, who ruled from 1820 to 1840. This tomb is renowned for its architecture, which blends into the natural surroundings. The elaborate, hilltop Tomb of Khai Dinh, who ruled from 1916 to 1925, stands out from the other tombs for its unique structure. The buildings and statues reflect a distinct mix of Vietnamese and European features.
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