• Kien Trung Palace
    Historical Relic
    Điện Kiến Trung (建中), also known as Kiến Trung Palace, or Kiến Trung Pavilion in chu nom script, is a palace built in 1923 during the reign of King Khải Định. It is one of the five major structures located at the northernmost point of the central axis of the Imperial City, with the character "Kiến" signifying establishment or founding, and "Trung" implying directness and non-deviation.
    2/20/2024
    Điện Kiến Trung (建中), also known as Kiến Trung Palace, or Kiến Trung Pavilion in chu nom script, is a palace built in 1923 during the reign of King Khải Định. It is one of the five major structures located at the northernmost point of the central axis of the Imperial City, with the character "Kiến" signifying establishment or founding, and "Trung" implying directness and non-deviation.

  • Tu Phuong Vo Su Pavillion
    Historical Relic
    Tu Phuong Vo Su Pavillion is one of the 4 crescent emplacements of the Imperial City and is the only one located in the Forbidden Purple City. It was originally built in 1804, at the same time with the East, South, and West crescent emplacements but soon it was abandoned and ruined.
    1/31/2024
    Tu Phuong Vo Su Pavillion is one of the 4 crescent emplacements of the Imperial City and is the only one located in the Forbidden Purple City. It was originally built in 1804, at the same time with the East, South, and West crescent emplacements but soon it was abandoned and ruined.

  • Hai Van Pass - The World's Most Heroic Pass
    Historical Relic
    Hải Vân Pass is a mountain pass located at the southernmost point of Thừa Thiên Province, adjacent to the northernmost point of the present-day city of Đà Nẵng. This mountain pass is situated on the peak of Hải Vân Mountain, standing at an elevation of 496 meters above sea level. It holds strategic importance due to its vulnerable position in relation to the imperial capital Huế. The pass serves as a gateway and is positioned on the top of Hải Vân Mountain, providing a vantage point with an elevation that offers a strategic overview of the surrounding landscape. Historically, its ...
    11/28/2023
    Hải Vân Pass is a mountain pass located at the southernmost point of Thừa Thiên Province, adjacent to the northernmost point of the present-day city of Đà Nẵng. This mountain pass is situated on the peak of Hải Vân Mountain, standing at an elevation of 496 meters above sea level. It holds strategic importance due to its vulnerable position in relation to the imperial capital Huế. The pass serves as a gateway and is positioned on the top of Hải Vân Mountain, providing a vantage point with an elevation that offers a strategic overview of the surrounding landscape. Historically, its ...

  • Tomb of Khai Dinh (Ung Mausoleum)
    Mausoleum
    Khai Dinh Tomb, also known as Ung Lang (應陵) is the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh (1885-1925), the 12th Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty
    11/6/2023
    Khai Dinh Tomb, also known as Ung Lang (應陵) is the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh (1885-1925), the 12th Emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty

  • How Did the Ancient Hue Imperial Court Celebrate Tet Nguyen Dan?
    As the ancient capital that has been preserved almost intact to this day, Tet in Hue symbolizes the thread linking the past and present.
    As the ancient capital that has been preserved almost intact to this day, Tet in Hue symbolizes the thread linking the past and present.

  • The Funeral of Emperor Khải Định
    After celebrating his 40th birthday for over a year, Emperor Khải Định passed away on November 6, 1925, due to pulmonary tuberculosis, one of the challenging diseases of that era.
    After celebrating his 40th birthday for over a year, Emperor Khải Định passed away on November 6, 1925, due to pulmonary tuberculosis, one of the challenging diseases of that era.

  • Tomb of Emperor Gia Long and the Story of Shared Resting Place
    Emperor Gia Long was the king who chose to be buried alongside his beloved queen, Empress Thừa Thiên Cao. When Empress Thừa Thiên Cao passed away in 1814, Emperor Gia Long was deeply saddened. He personally oversaw the construction of their joint mausoleum, and during its six years of construction, he even had a near-fatal accident. In 1820, when he eventually passed away, their tombs were side by side.
    Emperor Gia Long was the king who chose to be buried alongside his beloved queen, Empress Thừa Thiên Cao. When Empress Thừa Thiên Cao passed away in 1814, Emperor Gia Long was deeply saddened. He personally oversaw the construction of their joint mausoleum, and during its six years of construction, he even had a near-fatal accident. In 1820, when he eventually passed away, their tombs were side by side.

  • Royal Costumes of the Nguyen Dynasty
    When compiling the famous dictionaries of the Nguyen Dynasty, "Khâm định Ðại Nam hội điển sự lệ", the court's historians dedicated book 78 and book 242 to discussing the dress of emperors, queens, princes, princesses, mandarins... the Nguyen Dynasty, from the costumes used in courts, ceremonies, Tet, to casual clothes, including lingerie, "accessories"...
    When compiling the famous dictionaries of the Nguyen Dynasty, "Khâm định Ðại Nam hội điển sự lệ", the court's historians dedicated book 78 and book 242 to discussing the dress of emperors, queens, princes, princesses, mandarins... the Nguyen Dynasty, from the costumes used in courts, ceremonies, Tet, to casual clothes, including lingerie, "accessories"...

Festival

  • 2/22/2024
    Originally, the purpose of erecting the Nêu pole, according to folklore, was to prevent demons from the East Sea from entering the land and harming the inhabitants. However, over time and across different regions, ethnic groups, and community customs, the significance of erecting the Nêu pole on Tet has expanded, with variations in different places. In Hue's royal court, the pole was raised to pray for favorable weather, national prosperity, and the peace of the people. It also symbolized the Nguyen dynasty's sovereignty and marked the time for rest and celebration as Tet approached. One could often see ritual items such as seals and peach branches (symbolizing the gods and Tet couplets) and baskets containing gold and silver money hanging from the top of the Nêu pole.
  • 2/9/2024
    Experience the nostalgic scents of Tet through this heartfelt reflection on the unique fragrances that define the Vietnamese Lunar New Year celebration. From the aroma of blooming flowers to the lingering scent of traditional dishes and the evocative smell of firecrackers, explore the sensory essence of Tet in this poignant narrative.
  • 2/7/2024
    Discover the tradition of year-end offerings in Hue, where locals express gratitude to the departed and prepare for the new year. Experience the heartfelt gatherings, reminiscences, and hopes shared during this meaningful ceremony in Hue, Vietnam.
  • 7/3/2023
    Vu Lan is not Hue's own festival, but Vu Lan is a distinction, the occasion when Hue's personality and soul are most clearly revealed.
  • 1/29/2024
    With the theme "Cultural heritage with integration and development", Hue Festival 2024 will be held with consecutive activities throughout 2024.
  • 7/13/2023
    On June 15, 2023, the Department of Culture and Sports of Thua Thien Hue province issued Plan No. 1371/KH-SVHTT on the organization of the "Ca Hue Festival" in 2023.
  • 7/3/2023
    The Autumn festival "Hue in autumn" will take place from July to September with the highlight of the Ao Dai Festival associated with Hue Community Ao Dai Week combining activities: celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival such as the Lantern Festival, Lion Festival and activities of display, installation, lantern procession, lion dance performance...
  • Địa chỉ: Tu Tuong Park and Nguyen Dinh Chieu Pedestrian Street
    4/27/2023
    Hue Traditional Craft Festival 2023 includes 21 groups of occupations: weaving; fine art carpentry, sculpture, mosaic, lacquer, gilded lacquer; jewelry; bamboo and rattan, handicraft bamboo; conical hats; incense; Tet cake and Chung cake; Sesame; craft of making paper products; traditional folk painting; ceramics, kite making; legal profession; the profession of making the head of the Lan; bronze casting; lantern making; blacksmithing; traditional craft of banh beo, nam, loc; Ao Dai, makeup, etc.

Cuisine

  • 1/18/2024
    In the lunar month of January, when kumquats ripen discreetly on the branches in the old garden, it is also the time when Tet comes and spring arrives. The capable grandmothers and mothers of Huế province showcase their culinary skills in the kitchen with the specialty of candied kumquats.
  • 10/27/2023
    The birthplace of this unique dessert is Gò Công (now part of Tiền Giang province), but it was elevated to an art form during the Nguyễn dynasty, particularly under the reign of Emperor Minh Mạng.
  • 3/13/2023
    To make this special dish, Hue locals use the deluxe rice and fresh coconut water. The newly-steamed rice is then mixed with sausage, shrimp, petis-pois bean, pork and Hue sausage.
  • 3/12/2023
    Lotus seed and logan sweet soup has been widely known. Once diners taste the dish, they may never forget the fragrance of lotus seed and the light sweetness of logan. Lotus seeds used for Hue lotus sweet soup are the fresh ones.
  • 9/8/2023
    When it comes to Huế cuisine, one of the most renowned and delicious specialties is the Huế-style "water fern cake." Originating from the traditional craft village of Đức Bưu, which is known for making water fern cakes, rice dumplings, and clear dumplings, this dish has evolved over centuries into a sophisticated yet comforting delicacy, including the vegetarian version known as "Vegetarian Water Fern Cake."
  • 3/14/2023
    Wandering around Hue on the full moon, the first lunar day, visitors are not surprised and excited at the scene of ordinary noodles shops suddenly turning into attractive, unique vegetarian noodles shops.
  • 3/13/2023
    Luc Tau Xa is a famous snack of Hue in the 50s, 60s and early 70s of the last century. In the memory of the old Hue people, they still do not forget the taste of this dish if they have enjoyed it once.
  • 2/24/2024
    In Hue, tourists often feel overwhelmed by the intricate royal cuisine, which is both visually stunning and deliciously nutritious. However, the Hue cuisine is diverse, reflected in many common dishes that, though simple, are very refined and memorable. "Vả trộn" is one of them.
  • 2/19/2024
    Nam Pho Thick Noodle Soup - A Simple and Traditional Dish from the People of Hue
  • 1/25/2024
    During the Tet festival, besides the vibrant branches of peach blossoms and apricot blossoms, as well as traditional delicacies like square sticky rice cake (bánh chưng), cylindrical glutinous rice cake (bánh tét), and assorted candied fruits, one cannot overlook a distinctive cake from our Hue homeland – the "Bánh Ngũ Sắc" (also known as "bánh bó" or "bánh cộ"). It is used for worship and entertaining guests during the festive days.
  • 1/8/2024
    The ginger jam is known for its spiciness, small ginger slices, and dark color. During the traditional Tet holiday, amidst various types of jams available, ginger jam is considered essential. Among the countless varieties of ginger jams from the three regions of Vietnam, Huế's ginger jam remains a distinct brand with an unparalleled flavor that cannot be matched elsewhere.

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