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Hue, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam

Last Updated: 11/10/2024

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The Imperial City of Hue (Kinh Thanh Hue), located in Thua Thien Hue province, Vietnam, was the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. The Imperial City was built in the early 19th century during the reign of Emperor Gia Long and was designed to reflect the unique cultural and architectural traditions of Vietnam.
The Imperial City, also known as the Citadel, is surrounded by walls and a moat and is entered through ten gates. Within the walls are numerous palaces, temples, pavilions, and other buildings that were used for government administration and ceremonies. The Imperial City covers an area of approximately 500 hectares and includes the Forbidden Purple City, which was reserved for the personal use of the emperor and his family.

The Imperial City was heavily damaged during the Vietnam War, but significant restoration work has been undertaken to preserve and restore its buildings and structures. In 1993, the Imperial City was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its unique architecture and historical significance.

Today, the Imperial City is a popular tourist destination and is one of the most important cultural and historical sites in Vietnam. Visitors can explore the palace complex and its many buildings, view exhibitions of royal artifacts and treasures, and learn about the history and culture of Vietnam's Nguyen Dynasty.
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Thap Cham Phu Dien
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Thap Cham Phu Dien, also known as My Khanh Tower, is a tower located in My Khanh village, Phu Dien commune, Phu Vang district, Thua Thien - Hue province. The tower was accidentally discovered in April 2001 by a mining company. The tower was then located 5-7 m deep in the sand, 3-4 m below the sea level and only 120 m from the sea coast.

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Dan Nam Giao
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Dien Voi Re
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Lang Vua Kien Phuc
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Vua Kien Phuc, whose birth name was Nguyen Phuc Ung Dang, was the 7th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam. He was born on February 12, 1869, and ascended to the throne in 1883 at the age of 14. King Kien Phuc was only king for 8 months, and became the most ill-fated monarch of the Nguyen Dynasty, when he died just 15 years old - 1884.

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Lang Vua Bao Dai
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Lang Vua Ham Nghi
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Vua Ham Nghi, whose birth name was Nguyen Phuc Ung Lich, was the 9th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam. He was born on August 3, 1871, and ascended to the throne in 1884 at the age of 13. His reign was short-lived and marked by resistance against French colonial rule.

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Lang Vua Duy Tan
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Vua Duy Tan, whose birth name was Nguyen Phuc Vinh San, was the 11th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty in Vietnam. He was born on October 19, 1900, and reigned from 1907 until 1916. Duy Tan's reign was significant because he sought to modernize and reform Vietnam, advocating for greater independence from French colonial rule.

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Lang Vua Thanh Thai
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Dien Long An, 8 Duy Tan, An Cuu, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
Chin Ham
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Khu Di Ti­ch Lich Su­ Chi­n Ham, also known as Nine Tunnels, is a historical site in An Tay ward, Hue city, about 6 km south of the city center, at the foot of Thien Thai mountain. It's called Nine Tunnels, but actually there are only 8 cellars and an attic. This is the area where the treasure of war materials and weapons was built by the French army in 1941.

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Cuu Vi Than Cong
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Cu­u Vi Than Cong, also known as Nine Holy Cannons, is the name of the nine cannons of the Nguyen Dynasty that were cast by Hue artisans in the second Gia Long year - 1803. These nine cannons are considered the largest in Vietnam, and are among the most valuable bronze works of art.

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