Welcome to the Hue, Central Vietnam

Welcome to the Hue, Central Vietnam, virtual presentation. The ancient city of Hue was the capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty at the beginning of the 19th century. In 1833 the French troops took control of the city. Fortunately, the French protectorate preserved the treasures and the historic integrity of the town.
During the Vietnam-US war some of the the most intense fightings occurred in this region, the Central Highlands. Many constructions were bombed and destroyed during this war. Even so, Hue is still one of Vietnam's highlights.

1. Hue, Perfume river bridge
You can get to Hue by plane, train and bus. 10 miles south of Hue is the Phu Bai Airport, with daily flights to and from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This is not an international airport.
Several daily trains come to Hue from Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. From Hue you can also take buses to Hoi An, and Da Nang. It is also possible to get to/from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh by bus, but distances are too big.
If you take the train, I can only recommend coming to Hue from Hanoi (or vice versa) with the overnight train. If you want to go to Saigon, take a plane. Buses are only recommended for short distances (Hoi An and Da Nang).

2. Hue, the Citadel
The accommodation offer in Hue is quite varied. New luxury hotels are under construction. Most of the places to stay are in downtown Hue, southeast of the river.
If you have not booked in advance, you will easily find a room, unless you come during the high season (Summer and Vietnam's New Year).
In my case, I did not have a reservation, but this was not a problem. A travel Agent I met on the train from Hanoi offered rooms in different hotels in central Hue. He wrote my name on a paper. When I got to Hue Train Station, a local guide was waiting for me. I got on a mini bus, and I was brought to the specified hotel. There was no compromise, but I liked the place, so I opted for staying there.

3. Hue, the Capital Citadel
One o f Hue's main tourists attractions is the Hue Citadel. The construction of the Hue royal city started in 1805, under the reign of King Gia Long, and was finished in 1832.
The complex was built following the practices of Feng Shui. The Oriental science that studies the location and shape of spaces in harmony with both the physical and the spiritual environment of the place.

4. Hue, the Royal Citadel, the Midday Gate
The Royal Citadel of Hue occupies almost 1,000 acres of land. The Citadel is surrounded by 20 feet high walls made of stone. The walls have ten gates. Each of these gates is named according to the direction it points to.
The main entry gate is the Midday Gate, or Ngo Mon. It was constructed during the reign of Emperor Minh Mang, in 1833. As you can see in the picture, the gate has five entrances. The central one was used only by the king himself. The others were used by soldiers and horses.
On a second floor is the Five-Phoenix Pavilion, from where the king reviewed his troops.

5. Hue, the Royal Palace
In the Royal Palace visitors can see the the thrones of the emperors in the Nguyen Dynasty.
The visit to the Hue Citadel will take you several hours. It is recommended coming first thing in the morning, and leaving before lunch. You should also visit the place after sunset. The area of the Citadel is well illuminated.
To get to the Citadel you can hire a taxi, take a cyclo and/or a motorbike taxi. For solo travelers, I recommend the mototaxi (if you are visiting Vietnam, you will have to get used to this public transport). For groups of two or more, I recommend the taxi. For couples, I recommend the Cyclos. Cyclos are bicycle taxis. Similar to the Thai Tuc-Tucs, but without engine. You sit on a chair, and a local guy that sits behind you pedals.

6. Hue, a Citadel gate
If you want to visit the citadel, I recommend taking one of the guided tours. If you prefer going on your own, you better bring a good travel guide. The area is huge. If you do not have someone who can guide you around, you may miss some of the temples in the area.
It is also important to have someone who can explain you the history behind all these constructions.

7. Hue, a Citadel gate detail
The Citadel has three distinct walls, the Defensive Fort, the Imperial Enclosure and the Forbidden Purple City (Tu Cam Thanh).
The Defensive Fort is the wall that surrounds the citadel, with its 10 gates.
The Imperial Enclosure (Hoang Thanh), is a second level wall, with four gates: Ngo Mon (Noon Gate) to the south, Hoa Binh (Peace) to the north, Hien Nhon to the east and Chuong Duc to the west.
The Forbidden Purple City (Tu Cam Thanh), was the area were took place the private life of the kings. It is accessible through seven gates.

8. Hue, the Nine Dynastic Urns
Each of the Nine Dynastic Urns has a different name. Although they all look equal, each has a unique form. They were cast between 1835 and 1837. They weight from 50,000 ounces to almost 100,000 ounces (1,600-2,600 Kg).
Each of the urns represents a different Nguyen king. The urns are decorated with typical Vietnamese motifs (the sun, the moon, mountains, rivers and landscapes). The names of the urns are Cao, Nhan, Chuong, Anh, Nghi, Than, Tuyen, Du, and Huyen.

9. Hue, Royal Citadel detail
The Hien Lam Cac was built to honor the people who contributed to the founding of the Nguyen Dynasty. In the two halls located on either side of Hien Lam Cac, the unknown heroes are worshipped.

10. Hue, Royal Citadel door
The area of Cung That includes several palaces. It was in this area that the daily life of the king took place. Of the original palaces only two remain today, the Dien Tho (the residency of the king's Mother) and the Truong Sinh Palace (the residency of the king's paternal grand mother).
The King's and the Queen's residencies (Can Thanh and Khon Thai Palaces) were destroyed during the American bombings.

Kết quả (Anh) 1:

Welcome to the Hue, Central Vietnam, virtual presentation. The ancient city of Hue was the capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty at the beginning of the 19th century. In 1833 the French troops took control of the city. Fortunately, the French protectorate well-preserved the treasures and the historic integrity of the town.During the Vietnam-US war some of the the most intense fightings occurred in this region, the Central Highlands. Many constructions were bombed and destroyed during this war. Even so, the Hue is still one of Vietnam's highlights.1. The Hue, the Perfume river bridgeYou can get to the Hue by plane, train and bus. 10 miles south of Hue is the Phu Bai Airport, with daily flights to and from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This is not an international airport.Several daily trains come to Hue from Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. From Hue you can also take buses to Hoi An, and Da Nang. It is also possible to get to/from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh by bus, but distances are too big.If you take the train, I can only recommend coming to Hue from Hanoi (or vice versa) with the overnight train. If you want to go to Saigon, take a plane. Buses are only recommended for short distances (Hoi An and Da Nang).2. The Hue, the CitadelThe accommodation offer in Hue is quite varied. New luxury hotels are under construction. Most of the places to stay are in downtown Hue, southeast of the river.If you have not booked in advance, you will easily find a room, unless you come during the high season (Summer and Vietnam's New Year).In my case, I did not have a reservation, but this was not a problem. A travel Agent I met on the train from Hanoi offered rooms in different hotels in central Hue. He wrote my name on a paper. When I got to Hue Train Station, a local guide was waiting for me. I got on a mini bus, and I was brought to the specified hotel. There was no compromise, but I liked the place, so I opted for staying there.3. Hue, the Capital CitadelOne o f Hue's main tourists attractions is the Hue Citadel. The construction of the Hue royal city started in 1805, under the reign of King Gia Long, and was finished in 1832.The complex was built following the practices of Feng Shui. The Oriental science that studies the location and shape of spaces in harmony with both the physical and the spiritual environment of the place.4. Hue, the Royal Citadel, the Midday GateThe Royal Citadel of Hue occupies almost 1,000 acres of land. The Citadel is surrounded by 20 feet high walls made of stone. The walls have ten gates. Each of these gates is named according to the direction it points to.The main entry gate is the Midday Gate, or Ngo Mon. It was constructed during the reign of Emperor Minh Mang, in 1833. As you can see in the picture, the gate has five entrances. The central one was used only by the king himself. The others were used by soldiers and horses.On a second floor is the Five-Phoenix Pavilion, from where the king reviewed his troops.5. The Hue, the Royal PalaceIn the Royal Palace, visitors can see the the thrones of the emperors in the Nguyen Dynasty.The visit to the Hue Citadel will take you several hours. It is recommended coming first thing in the morning, and leaving before lunch. You should also visit the place after sunset. The area of the Citadel is well illuminated.To get to the Citadel you can hire a taxi, take a cyclo and/or a motorbike taxi. For solo travelers, I recommend the mototaxi (if you are visiting Vietnam, you will have to get used to this public transport). For groups of two or more, I recommend the taxi. For couples, I recommend the Cyclos. CYCLOS are bicycle taxis. Similar to the Thai Tuc-Tucs, but without engine. You sit on a chair, and a local guy that sits behind you pedals.6. Hue, a Citadel gateIf you want to visit the citadel, I recommend taking one of the guided tours. If you prefer going on your own, you better bring a good travel guide. The area is huge. If you do not have someone who can guide you around, you may miss some of the temples in the area.It is also important to have someone who can explain you the history behind all these constructions.7. The Hue, a Citadel gate detailThe Citadel has three distinct walls, the Defensive Fort, the Imperial Enclosure and the Forbidden Purple City (Tu Cam Thanh).The Defensive Fort is the wall that surrounds the citadel, with its 10 gates.The Imperial Enclosure (Hoang Thanh), is a second level wall, with four gates: Ngo Mon (Noon Gate) to the south, Hoa Binh (Peace) to the north, Hien Nhon to the east and Chuong Duc to the west.The Forbidden Purple City (Tu Cam Thanh), was the area were took place the private life of the kings. It is accessible through seven gates.8. Hue, the Nine Dynastic UrnsEach of the Nine Dynastic Urns has a different name. Although they all look equal, each has a unique form. They were cast between 1835 and 1837. They weight from 50,000 ounces to almost 100,000 ounces (1,600-2,600 Kg).Each of the urns represents a different Nguyen king. The urns are decorated with typical Vietnamese motifs (the sun, the moon, mountains, rivers and landscapes). The names of the urns are Cao, Nhan, Chuong, Anh, Nghi, Than, Tuyen, Du, and Huyen.9. Hue, Royal Citadel detailThe Hien Lam Cac was built to honor the people who contributed to the founding of the Nguyen Dynasty. In the two halls located on either side of Hien Lam Cac, the unknown heroes are worshipped.10. Hue, Royal Citadel doorThe area of Cung That includes several palaces. It was in this area that the daily life of the king took place. Of the original palaces only two remain today, the Dien Tho (the residency of the king's Mother) and the Truong Sinh Palace (the residency of the king's paternal grand mother).The King's and the Queen's residencies (Can Thanh and Khon Thai Palaces) were destroyed during the American bombings.

Kết quả (Anh) 2:

Welcome to the Hue, Central Vietnam, virtual presentation. The ancient city of Hue was the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty khi Vietnam at the beginning of the 19th century. In 1833 the French Troops took control of the city. Fortunately, the French protectorate preserved the Treasures and the historic integrity of the town.
During the Vietnam-US war some of the The Most intense fightings lỗi in this region, the Central Highlands. Many constructions là khi bombed and destroyed this war. Even so, Hue is one of Vietnam's highlights still. 1. Hue, Perfume river bridge You can get to Hue by plane, train and bus. 10 miles south of Hue Phu Bai Airport là, with daily Flights to and from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. This is not an international airport. Several daily trains come to Hue from Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City. From Hue you can take buses to Hoi An cũng, and Da Nang. It is cũng im possible to get to / from Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City by bus, but distances are too big. If you take the train, I can only recommend coming to Hue from Hanoi (or vice versa) with the overnight train. Muốn go to Saigon, take a plane. Buses are only recommended for short distances (Hoi An and Da Nang). 2. Hue, the Citadel The accommodation offer is quite varied print Hue. New luxury hotels are under construction. Most of the places to stay are in downtown Hue, southeast of the river. If you have not booked in advance, you will Easily find a room, nếu you come khi the high season (Summer and Vietnam's New Year). In my case, I did not have a reservation, but this was not a problem. A travel agent I met on the train from Hanoi Offered rooms in hotels in central Hue khác. He wrote my name on a paper. When I got to Hue Train Station, a local guide was waiting for me. I got on a mini bus, and I was Brought to the rõ hotel. There was no compromise, but I liked the place, than I Opted for staying there. 3. Hue, the Citadel Capital One of Hue's main tourists attractions is the Hue Citadel. The construction of the Hue royal city print Started in 1805, under the reign of King Gia Long, and was finished printed 1832. The complex was built sau the practices of Feng Shui. The Oriental science mà the location and shape of studies printed spaces harmony with the physical and the spiritual cả environment of the place. 4. Hue, the Royal Citadel, the Midday Gate The Royal Citadel of Hue occupies almost 1,000 acres of land. The Citadel is surrounded by 20 feet high walls made ​​of stone. The walls have ten gates. Each of những gates is named theo direction it points to. The main entry gate is the Midday Gate, or Ngo Mon. It was the reign of Emperor constructed khi Ming Mang, 1833. As you can see printed in the picture, the gate has five entrances. The central one was used only by the King Himself. The others là used by soldiers and horses. On a second floor is the Five-Phoenix Pavilion, from where the King reviewed HIS Troops. 5. Hue, the Royal Palace Royal Palace In the visitors can see the the thrones of the emperors in the Nguyen Dynasty. The visit to the Hue Citadel will take you vài hours. It is recommended coming first thing in the morning, and Leaving the before lunch. You shouldnt am also visit the place after sunset. The area of the Citadel is well illuminated. To get to the Citadel you can hire a taxi, take a cyclo and / or a motorbike taxi. For solo travelers, I recommend the mototaxi (if you are visiting Vietnam, you will have to get used to this public transport). For groups of two or more, I recommend the taxi. For couples, I recommend the cyclos. Cyclos are bicycle taxis. Similar to the Thai Tuc-Tucs, but without engine. You sit on a chair, and a local guy sits behind you mà pedals. 6. Hue, a Citadel gate Muốn visit the citadel, I recommend taking one of the guided tours. If you prefer going on Your Own, you better bring a good travel guide. The area is huge. If you do not have someone who can guide you around, you unfortunately miss some of the temples in the area. It is important, to have someone who cũng can explain you the history behind all những constructions. 7. Hue, a Citadel gate detail The Citadel has three distinct walls, the Defensive Fort, the Imperial Enclosure and the Forbidden Purple City (Tu Cam Thanh). The Defensive Fort is the Wall is surrounds the citadel, with its 10 gates. The Imperial Enclosure (Hoang Thanh), is a second level wall, with four gates: Ngo Mon (Noon Gate) to the south, Hoa Binh (Peace) to the north, Hien Nhon Duc Chuong to the east and to the west. The Forbidden Purple City (Tu Cam Thanh), was the area took place the private là life of the kings. It is accessible through seven gates. 8. Hue, Nine Dynastic Urns the Nine Dynastic Urns Each of the has a different name. Although chúng all look equal, each has a unique form. They were the between 1835 and 1837. They cast weight from 50,000 to almost 100,000 ounces ounces (1.600 to 2.600 Kg). Each of the urns là a different Nguyen king. The urns are decorated with motifs typical Vietnamese (the sun, the moon, mountains, rivers and Landscapes). The names of the urns are high, Title, Chapter, England, Facilities, Coal, Tuyen, Du, and Huyen. 9. Hue Royal Citadel detail The Hien Lam was built to honor the People who Contributed to the Founding of the Nguyen Dynasty. In the two Halls located on hoặc side of Hien Lam, the unknown heroes are worshipped. 10. Hue Royal Citadel door The area of Supply vài That includes palaces. It was in this area daily rằng of the King took place life. Of the original palaces only two Remain today, the shrine (the residency of the King's Mother) and the Truong Sinh Palace (the residency of the king's paternal grand mother). The King's and the Queen's residencies (Can Thanh and Khon Thai Palaces) là khi the American bombings destroyed.