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The palace was damaged by recent storms and floods…

Source: Vietnam approves $4.3mn for repairs to major palace at Hue Imperial Citadel

History placed Hue as a cultural – political center of Dang Trong (Cochinchine) during the reign of Nguyen Lords (1558-1777), Tay Son Dynasty (1778 – 1802) and the capital of the nation during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802- 1945). The inheritance of unique indigenous cultural values combined with the cultural quintessence of monarchy dynasties has crystallized an enormous legacy in the heart of the former imperial capital of Hue, including tangible heritages, intangible heritages and documentary heritages honored by UNESCO.

Source: Revival of Hue Cultural Heritages: From Emergency Rescue to Sustainable Development

Situated on the banks of the Perfume River, sightseeing in Huế, is filled with pagodas, tombs, glimpses of the Perfume River, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the incredible Imperial City.

Source: Vietnam’s Imperial City – Huế

Hue rarely makes the short list for a Southeast Asia family vacation, but there’s arguably no better place to delve into the country’s tangled history. See the best things to do in Hue with kids.

Source: Things to Do in Hue, Vietnam with Kids | Best Places to Visit in Vietnam

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Wwellend feels like the older she gets and the more she travels, the less guilty she feels about taking a breather from seeking adventures while on the road. When she was starting out as a novice traveller, any day that she didn’t go out and explore felt like a missed opportunity of sorts.

Source: The Imperial City of Hue

For history lovers, few places in Việt Nam can match Huế, the former royal capital, in the central coastal province of Thừa Thiên – Huế.

Source: Former capital of Huế a historical gem

 

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