One of the
top tourist
attractions in Vietnam, Hue is located in central Vietnam on the banks
of the
Huong River, a few miles inland from Bien Dong. Hue was
the capital of 9 reigns of Nguyen. Hue still retains culture heritage and
intangible heritage which contains values of wisdom and spirit of Vietnam.
Throughout the centuries, the quintessence of country converges here to
create a fantastic natural picture with romantic river and charming
mountain.
Thua Thien Hue
is one province of central Vietnam, the north borders Quang Tri, on the
south is
Da Nang city.
It has an area of 5.053,99 square kilometers, average population 1105.5
thousand people. Thua Thien Hue has 8 districts and Hue city includes150
communes, town. Hue is located on the important road north-south. The city
is important center in many aspects such as culture, politics, economic,
education, health, tourism, science and technology…
Hue is located in central part of Vietnam, a few miles inland
from Bien Dong. It is about 700 kilometers south of the
Hanoi national capital
and about 1100 kilometers north of
Ho Chi Minh City.
The dry season is from March to August, with high temperatures of 35-400C.
The rainy season is from August to January with a flood season from October.
The average rainy season temperature is 200C, sometimes as low as 90C. And
spring lasts from January to late February.
For nearly 40 years (1558-1945), Hue was the capital of 9 reigns of Nguyen.
Hue still retains culture heritage and intangible heritage which contains
values of wisdom and spirit of
Vietnam. Throughout the centuries, the quintessence of country converges
here to create a fantastic natural picture with romantic river and charming
mountain. Therefore, Hue is considered as the palaces, temples, majestic
tombs, famous destinations…
Located in the heart of Hue, on the northern bank of the Huong River, the
architecture system represents the authority of Nguyen absolute monarchy
before changes of time. It is the
Hue citadel, Tu Cam Thanh.
The citadel system is an example of harmony between the quintessence of
Western and oriental architecture which are located in the natural landscape
with many symbols. The architecture seems to be mixed with wonderful nature,
which creates the charming picture.
Hoang Thanh is limited by a wall with approximately 600 meters length and 4
unique entrances. The road leads to Than dao has unique architecture such
as: Nghinh Luong Dinh, Phu Van Lau, Ky Dai, Ngo Mon, Thai Hoa, Can Chanh,
Can Thanh, Khon Thai, Kien Trung… On the roadside of Than dao, there have
hundreds of large and small buildings.
Situated on both sides of Huong River, royal tombs of Nguyen Kings are
considered as the achievements of the landscape architecture. The Tombs are
heaven for owners when entering the afterlife. Each tomb reflects the
personality of the owner.
Gia Long tomb is austere but
majestic among mountains. Minh Mang tomb is majestic among mountain and
lake…
Tu Duc tomb formed mainly by the sophistication or
human.
Hue existed reputation gardens such as: Ngu Vien, Thu Quang, Thuong Mau,
Truong Ninh, Thieu Phuong… The architecture of gardens combines with
availability factors creates a specific type of garden in Hue. Each garden
has the shadow of the Hue citadel. Nearly a half century as the capital of a
dynasty with political institutions based on Confucianism. Besides the
golden palace architecture, Hue also preserves hundreds of ancient pagodas.
Associated with feudal dynasty comply with the principles of Confucianism
philosophy, festival and music in here had developed. The court has Te Giao
ceremony, Te Xa Tac, Nguyen Dan, Doan Duong, Van Tho, Dai Trieu, Thuong
Trieu, Ban Soc, Truyen Lo, Duyet Binh… Common people have various festivals:
Hon Chen, Cau Ngu, Sinh… Besides, there has ritual form of folk music such
as: "tuong" Hue, dance of Hue… Coming here in June, tourists will have
opportunity to live in vivid space associated with the cultural festival of
hundred years ago. A lot of foreign tourists are curious about Hue’s ritual
royal music. Originated from 8 kinds of ritual music under Le dynasty, under
Nguyen dynasty, it has improved into 2 kinds of music: "Dai nhac" and "Nha
nhac", which are really magnificent, and skillful. Those are only played on
formal occasions. This city is proud to be the cradle of traditional music.
The Royal Refined Music was proclaimed by UNESCO as a Masterpiece of the
Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity on December 1993. Traditional music
has been preserved in the Hue city. Recently, we have established
submissions for UNESCO recognized Hue royal music: Nha nhac is a masterpiece
of intangible and cultural heritage.
Today, Hue becomes the typical city of Vietnam. Every two years, people
welcome Hue festival. In the opinion of citizens, Hue becomes Festival city
because Hue still retains typical architecture and nature construction. The
combination between the architecture and landscape makes Hue becomes a city
of harmony between architecture-nature and human.
Hue still retains over 1000 dishes cooked by way of Hue; there have dishes
for Nguyen dynasty. The menu includes dozens of dishes which are prepared
meticulously with attractive flavor, attractive color, and beautiful dishes.
The cuisines of Hue are rich, but one of the most striking differences is
the prominence of vegetarianism in the city. No one who comes to Hue could
forget its ancient beauty and romance.
