Hue: The Purple Forbidden City of Vietnam

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Hue, the Seat of Power of the Nguyen Emperors

Finding monuments and old buildings is rarely difficult, but if you want the sense and feel of history, a little effort is needed. You can't go wrong heading to Hue, the seat of power of the Nguyen emperors of Vietnam. Declared in 1993 as a UNESCO World Heritage site, Hue, though devastated during the Vietnam War (remember TET?) has still a sampling of the Nguyen palaces, temples and pagodas as well as the tombs of these early Vietnamese rulers. And it has more than a few bastions of the later French rule of Indochine. Located on the Perfume River, its misty atmosphere reminds visitors of its once mysterious imperial past akin to China's forbidden city. In spite of the influx of tourists, Hue has retained its charm as a quiet little town. But maybe not for long.

Although we had been wanting to visit Hue because of its history, we were not there by choice. The gods must have listened as we missed our flight coming from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh. Vietnam Airlines just kept delaying flights in our itinerary and this was the worst because we finally decided to sleep in Hue after a full day wait at the airport. Four flights, four disasters...a new record for us in completely dysfunctional airlines! The first delay was great as we had a chance to go around and see the city. We rented a car and just went for an instant tour of the must see places in Hue. It was a glimpse at Vietnam's past and we really lucked out with the driver,so it was impressive, informative and entertaining.

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The Imperial Palace in Hue

Remains of Hue's Imperial Past

How to Go to Hue

Fly or Drive

Hue

You can fly to Hue from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City and pray your flights will not be messed up. If you are already in Da Nang or Hoi An, Hue is an easy drive. You can take a day trip to Hue from those places. From Laos, there is a border crossing, Lao Bao-Dansavahn, which is about 152 kms. from Hue. You can get visas to Laos at this border but you can't get a Vietnamese visa. Arrange for this beforehand in your own country or from Laos. It is easy to get a visa from any Vietnamese embassy. OK...if you are a die hard back packer, you can get buses from almost anywhere to anywhere in the Mekong countries for a pittance, but for the...ahhhhhh.......mature tourist, the plane should be the answer.

History of Hue

The Citadel in Hue

The Citadel in Hue

The Citadel is our first stop. Started in 1804, this 2 meter thick, 10 km long walls within which is the Imperial Enclosure. Towering over the Citadel is the Flag Tower and on its gates are the Nine Holy Cannons, the symbolic protectors of the kingdom. The four cannons near Ngan Gate represent the four seasons and the five next to the Quang Duc Gate represent the five elements: water, earth, wood, fire and metal.

At the center of the Imperial Enclosure is the Forbidden Purple City and around its perimeter are residences and temples.

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HUE, Monuments of an Ancient Capital (English language guide book, 2000 edition, illustrated) by Dao Hung Mai Ung

HUE, Monuments of an Ancient Capital (English language guide book, 2000 edition, illustrated) by Dao Hung Mai Ung

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Royal Hue by Vu Hong Lien

Royal Hue by Vu Hong Lien

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Fire in the Streets: The Battle for Hue, Tet 1968 by Eric Hammel

Fire in the Streets: The Battle for Hue, Tet 1968 by Eric Hammel

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The Cat from Hue: A Vietnam War Story by John Laurence

The Cat from Hue: A Vietnam War Story by John Laurence

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Battle for Hue: Tet 1968 by Keith Nolan

Battle for Hue: Tet 1968 by Keith Nolan

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Marines Under Fire: Alpha 1/1 in Vietnam: From Con Thien to Hue to Khe Sanh by Kenneth N. Jordan Sr.

Marines Under Fire: Alpha 1/1 in Vietnam: From Con Thien to Hue to Khe Sanh by Kenneth N. Jordan Sr.

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The Siege at Hue by George W. Smith

The Siege at Hue by George W. Smith

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The Lost Battalion: Controversy and Casualties in the Battle of Hue by Charles A. Krohn

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The Mission to Siam, and Hu, the Capital of Cochin China, in the Years 1821-2. From the Journal by George Finlayson, Thomas Stamford Raffles

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Places to Visit in Hue

Hue's Monuments Worth Seeing

If you are interested in history, make Hue's monuments your top destination. The pagodas, temples and imperial tombs are worth seeing after you have explored The Citadel and the Forbidden City will take almost a day to explore. Take a good look at the main entrance, Ngo Mon Gate. Its facing the 37 m. high Flag Tower. To either side of the Flag Tower are the Nine Holy Cannons; four of these represent the four seasons and the five represent the five elements: earth, water, fire, metal and wood.

Another place of interest in the imperial city is the Thai Hoa Palace, a big hall with ornate timber roof used for imperial receptions and coronations. Just behind the palace are the Halls of the Mandarins used as offices. In the very center of the enclosure is the Forbidden City, a walled compound solely for the use of the emperor. There are more places to explore such as the To Mieu Temple. the Dien Tho Residence, the Troung San Residence, the Royal Theatre.

Spend another day at the pagodas foremost of which are the Bao Quoc (1670) and the Dieu De National Pagoda (1841). Don't miss the Thiun Mu Pagoda, originally founded in 1641 and the Tu Hieu Pagoda where the famous master, Thich Nhat Hanh, entered to become a monk.

Worth a visit is the National School, a secondary school founded in 1896 by Vietnamese president Ngo Dinh Diem's father, Ngo Dinh Kha and boasts as students some of Vietnam's prominent figures such as the famous Vietnamese genral, Vo Nguyen Giap, Pham Van Dong, former North Vietnam's premier, Do Muoi, former communist party secretary general and prime minister. Even Ho Chi Minh studied in the school for a while.

Also explore along the banks of the perfume river, the magnificent tombs of the Nguyen rulers.

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Long Chau Temple

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Minh Mang Tomb

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Thieu Tri Tomb

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Be there for the Hue Festival

A showcase of Hue Culture

This festival has taken on the world stage with visiting artists from many countries presenting their work and the Vietnamese in Hue showcasing their royal theatre, music, dance, art and puppetry mostly performed at the Hue Nguyen court in the past. Most of the festival activities are held at the Hue Citadel, where most of these performances were shown in the past.

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Other Things to do in Hue

Leave the Monuments Behind

riverside in Hue

After a long walk around the citadel, other things beckon. If you are more adventurous, drive to Da Nang or Hoi An for dinner and fun. Or head to the Beach. The closest is about 45 minutes. Have a good dip in the ocean.

Cruising the Perfume River is quite enjoyable. A journey along the Perfume River will bring you to the Thien Mu Pagoda and several royal tombs including that of Tu Duc, Mihn Mang and Khai Dinh. The boat trip ranges from $3 upward. You can also charter a boat.

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Where to Stay in Hue

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There are many places that are reasonable priced in Hue. You can stay in inns for below $10 or you can have a more comfortable stay in some of the highly priced one. I always like places with history so the Hotel Saigon Morin is my choice. Built in 1901 as the first hotel in Central Vietnam, this quickly became the center of French colonial life in pre-WW2. It still has retained much of its colonial charm. There are other new luxury entrants to the hotel market in Hue such as the Imperial Hotel and also many mid-range priced ones such as The Orchid Hotel.

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Until 1945, Hue has been the seat of the powerful Nguyen dynasty founded by Emperor Gia Long. As early as the late 1700, these powerful Nguyen rulers built the city but it did not take much for the French to strip it of anything of value and sideline the Nguyen rulers from governance. So Hue lost its prominence in Vietnam until 1968 when The TET offensive took the world's attention and placed Hue once more in the international map. As the only city in South Vietnam to be occupied by the Vietnamese National Liberation Front, it became the scene of a vicious battle in the TET offensive when South Vietnamese and US forces fought hard to take it back. It was destroyed and with its monuments, more than ten thousand people killed including 150 US Marines.

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The project, funded by the US Agency for International Development, will be instituted in Lang Son, Quang Tri, Thua Thien Hue, Kien Giang, Khanh Hoa, Can Tho, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, Bernama reports. According to the Department of ...

The Imperial Music of Hue

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Visiting Hue

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Yes, it is full of history

Tipi says:

Your review of Hue certainly tells us it is well worth visiting!

KimGiancaterino says:

Yes, it is very rich in history.

marciag says:

Wow looks like a gorgeous place to visit!

No, it's a sleepy town

Margo_Arrowsmith says:

Looks wonderful, there are just too many other places

 

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To protect yourself from the sun

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You need to protect yourself and to do so constantly, you need to have your sunblock on your purse or pocket. This is small enough to carry even in your pocket.

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  • etravelvn Feb 6, 2012 @ 4:32 am | delete
    Hue is very beautiful and ancient.
  • aesta1 Apr 7, 2012 @ 12:46 pm | delete
    It is because of its place in Vietnam's history that we went there.
  • nort43 Oct 13, 2011 @ 11:47 pm | delete
    A solid article. You can always tell when the author has actually been there and is not just reading other articles!
  • aesta1 Oct 16, 2011 @ 7:02 pm | delete
    Thanks.
  • MiaBellezza Oct 13, 2011 @ 11:28 am | delete
    Oh to be a World traveler and to visit all these interesting destinations!
  • aesta1 Oct 16, 2011 @ 12:02 am | delete
    Yeah, Hue is indeed interesting.
  • Tipi Oct 12, 2011 @ 11:02 pm | delete
    Your affection for Hue is apparent in every sentence and invitingly draws us into experiencing the wonders of Hue which "bekon"!
  • aesta1 Oct 16, 2011 @ 12:02 am | delete
    Love history and ancient centers of civilization.
  • KimGiancaterino Oct 12, 2011 @ 3:57 pm | delete
    I've heard about Hue from some sisters I know who are from Vietnam. They go back for visits as often as practical, and often remark how beautiful it is there.
  • aesta1 Oct 12, 2011 @ 7:46 pm | delete
    Maybe, you can come and visit.
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