The Hue Royal Palace, a grand complex of buildings and gardens, was the imperial residence of the Nguyen Dynasty. It's a striking blend of Vietnamese and European architecture.
Currency
VND (₫)
Best time to visit
February to May
Languages
Vietnamese
Coordinates
16.468°, 107.579°
Key facts
1The palace covers 15 hectares and consists of 148 buildings with 500 rooms
2It's a UNESCO World Heritage Site
3The throne room, known as the Can Chanh Palace, is the most important building in the complex
Timeline
1802: Construction of the palace began under Emperor Gia Long
1833: The palace was completed under Emperor Minh Mang
1945: The palace was severely damaged during the Battle of Hue
