Kinh Thành Huế (Hue Imperial City)
Historic and Protected Site, History Museum, and Palace
Huế
Ranked #4 for historic and protected sites in Huế
"Take a whole day to explore this great UNESCO Heritage Site."(3 Tips)
"not actually as good as Tu Doc tomb or some temples out of the city"(4 Tips)
"Everything you'd expect from a special world heritage site."(2 Tips)
"150k VND per person"(2 Tips)
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Torzin SJanuary 13, 2016From outside it really look stunning, but inside few buildings survive the war and neglecting. Anyway the remaining gates and shrines are just breathtaking.
Upvoted Mar 3
Bijan YoungFebruary 9, 2015The principle reason you visit Hue is to come to this magnificent site. Everything you'd expect from a special world heritage site. Vast, beautiful, and amazing to the imagination given its ageUpvoted Jan 30
Sander ZuurhoutFebruary 7, 2017Beware that if you buy the full ticket of 360K that the tombs are about 5 to 9 kilometers away from the citadel. We bought combo ticket but had no time to go to tombes. Citadel is very beautiful!
Sue WoodruffOctober 22, 2019It was extremely hot, but there were spots where there was a good breeze. Definitely worth visiting even though you might be uncomfortable. The orchids and landscaping is beautiful.
Spiros TheocharisAugust 23, 2018The former Imperial residence of the Vietnamese emperors. It resembles the forbidden city of Beijing .
Davide M.February 10, 2018Very interesting site, don’t miss the collection of historical pictures in the long corridor. Plan 2 to 3 hours for a full visit.
- Paul TJanuary 6, 2016If you can, go with a local or a guide. There's so much here to see and understand, if lucky you'll see the elephants. The bullet holes in the walls are a stark reminder of Vietnam's past.
- Gregory FisherJuly 23, 2018Must see, but not actually as good as Tu Doc tomb or some temples out of the city
Thomas HansenJuly 23, 2023Well worth the 200dong entryfee, but plan to spend quite some time to explore. Sunscreen, sunhat, umbrella and water makes the heat more bearable- Khôi KevinJuly 19, 2015Good historical place, not too crowded but i think the entrance fee is a little bit expensive! 150k VND per person
Alyona BarsukovaFebruary 9, 2018Great place, you're gonna take a lot of beautiful pictures! Have many spots where you can really enjoy silence
Liliya SavitskayaMay 9, 2014You should spare a whole day to wander about this site. The contrast between restored and destroyed objects is somewhat disturbingly beautiful.
Quentin LafonJuly 26, 2014A nice place to visit. You will need a few hours to explore it. Don't miss it !
Citadel of Nguyen Dynasty,many artifact storaged here/U can hire a electric car,180.000vnd/30minutes/7 people or 280.000vnd/1hour, or walk by your own
Wouter BlokAugust 25, 2017Opens at 7am, come early and get tourist free pictures. Kids below 10 for free!
Ernesto HegiFebruary 8, 2018It looks majestic from the outside, but it’s not the same inside. It seems it suffered a lot during the war.
Shane McKenzieOctober 11, 2018Due to time constraints we took a tuk tuk ride. We agreed a price at start but when we finished the rider tried to double price. Watch for this and stick firm to what was agreed.
Katerina VorelApril 16, 2012Plan your visit on early morning, otherwise humidity and temperature make Your tour unexpectable short 4/2012
Liana 'Shan' AzizJanuary 21, 2012The Imperial City was amazing. Too bad the war nearly destroyed everything. But what's left is definitely worth seeing.- Vietnam Vacation TravelJuly 3, 2023https://vietnamvacation.com.vn/ - Vietnam Vacation Travel is a reputable licensed travel company in Vietnam with a legal international tour operation license. Read more
Nurettin HeybeliDecember 14, 2017Cafeteria is after the Thai Hoa Hall on the left with free Wifi: theonetheone
Joscha FethSeptember 22, 2014Don't bail on the one room with all the written information - it's quite interesting really!
BigVolcanoMay 5, 2012Make sure you get to the National Theatre building, impressive even when not in performance season.
Dress for the DateJune 30, 2013An very important place to visit. It's royal charm remains. Learning about the former royal court is a Hue highlight. Despite being bombed heavily, there are some well preserved and intact sections.
Stefan LazovićAugust 31, 2017Not so impressive comparing to others, but still nice to see and be at.
Column FlemingJune 17, 2011To see the best buildings when you enter the main gate head to the left and not straight ahead like everyone else.
YYNovember 4, 2016Found the front attractive only and there's nothing much to shout about when walking inside ... not worth the visit and paid VND150k/adult.
Fernando Gonzalez SaiffeFebruary 14, 2012For a change, you can tour the left side of the Citadel on top of an elephant!- Kars AlfrinkAugust 19, 2016Impressive due to its huge scale. But most of the buildings did not really do much for me though.
Guy RiverAugust 17, 2013Impolite staff at the entrance, they separate Vietnamese people and foreigners. Different prices as well :(
bryan pelzMay 29, 2010Citadel entrance opens around 6:30am. Arrive early when the weather is relatively cool.
Glenn MillerDecember 28, 2012On the way out hop into a cyclo and take it along Perfume River to the market.
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The Imperial / Forbidden City in Huế is a walled fortress and palace in the former capital of Vietnam.
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- 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
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- 8:00 AM–6:00 PM
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- 9:00 AM–6:00 PM
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- 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
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Places inside Kinh Thành Huế (Hue Imperial City)
- 7.4
"One of the most impressive buildings of the forbidden city."
Spiros Theocharis - 7.2
"Very nice way to start your visit, but beware it’s only an entrance, not an exit, so plan your visit to end at a different point (the north and east sides of the Citadel have the exits)"
Gregory Fisher - 6.1
"Local coffee chain located near the imperial city. Coffee is fine. Spacious, clean, comfortable. WiFi available. Price is higher than local coffee shops. Toilet located outside of the main building."
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- 8.0
"Nice place,should be visit a morning,beauty than afternoon.King Tu Duc is very good poetry & famous"
Nam Nắn Nót - 8.0
"A must. Large scale layout with temples, gardens, cemeteries, and steeped in history. One of the reasons you visit Hue"
Bijan Young - 8.5
"Really different from other historic buildings of Hue, with unique architecture and art style. Small but really impressive showing the zenith of imperial colonial style."
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Places people like to go after Kinh Thành Huế (Hue Imperial City)
- 8.4
"the most famous pagoda in Hue,romantic view,quiet place,nice scene/1 trong những địa điểm khách du lịch hay ghé thăm khi đến Huế"
Nam Nắn Nót - 6.3
"If u want to eat some traditional Hue dishes with cheap prices, this definitely is the place u're looking for! Just go in the market and ask the people where is eating section! Cheap and delicious!"
Khôi Kevin - 8.3
"Amazing place to try regional cuisin at local owned place! They live right at the bacside of the restaurant and prepare very tasty dishes. Try everything and share. Great experience!"
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