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Hue UNESCO world heritage sites

Hue itinerary 1

Tran Bình Mon (Đon Mang Ca) at Xuan 68, Thuan Loc
The fortress follows the French military engineer Vauban's typical layout, and has 21 canon emplacements.

Imperial City at Thanh pho Hue
Out of 160 buildings only 10 major sites remain because of the battle, such as the Thai Hoa and Can Thanh temples, The Mieu, and Hien Lam Cac.

Thien Mu Pagoda at Hương Hoa
The pagoda sits on the Ha Khe hill, in the ward of Hương Long in Hue.

Temple of Letters and Temple of Military at 72 Đưong Van Thanh
The temple of letters is a worship temple founded by the Nguyen dynasty to clebrated scholars of Confucianim.

Hon Chen Temple at Huyen Tran Cong Chua, Hương Thọ
Hon Chen Temple is situated at a lovely site seated on the slope of the mountain Ngoc Tran (Jade - cup) with sheer cliff and mirroring in the deep blue water of the Perfume River.

Minh Mang Tomb at QL49, Hương Thọ
The tomb also functioned as a link between this life and the next, and thus Minh Mang’s burial site was arranged in the shape of a womb, representing Mother Earth and rebirth in heaven.

Gia Long Tomb at Hương Thọ, Hương Tra
The tomb is a group of tombs and was well known for its beauty. The tomb originally had a main complex that formed by the double-grave tomb of the emperor and empress Thừa Thiên in the center; Minh Thanh Temple, the dedicated temple of Gia Long and Thừa Thiên in the right, and the monument of Gia Long in the left.

Hue itinerary 2

Đien Voi Re at Ngo Ha, Thuy Bieu
The temple dedicated to legendary loyal elephant which grieved the death of its master who was killed in a battle and died of exhaustion. A special religious monument was built not only to esteem the value of loyalty of elephant toward its master but also to reflect humanity and friendship of local people.

Tu Duc Tomb at 17/69 Le Ngo Cat, Thuy Xuan
Tu Duc began planning his tomb long before his death in 1883. The major portions of the tomb complex were completed from 1864-67, along with future temple buildings that served as a palatial retreat for Tu Duc and his many wives during his lifetime.

Tomb Of Dong Khanh at 8 Đoan Nhu Hai, Thuy Xuan
The worship area has a sacred altar area facing the Southeast, with bold ancient architectural features. The main hall and the outbuildings look splendid because they are painted with gilded vermilion.

Tomb of King Thieu Tri at Thuy Bang, Hương Thuy
Located in a tranquil area, the Tomb of King Thieu Tri has always been a destination rich in historical values. With its eccentric mausoleum architecture, sophisticated and harmonious carvings, it attracts a large number of tourists every year.

Royal Tomb of Khai Dinh King at Thuy Bang, Hương Thuy
It was built from 1920 to 1931 taking 11 years to complete. The tomb is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture.

Nam Giao Esplanade at Trưong An
The Esplanade of Sacrifice to the Heaven and Earth is an imperial altar situated south of the city of Huế, central Vietnam. It also known as the Nam Giao altar. It is dedicated to the heaven and earth.

Tomb of Dục Đuc at Duy Tan, An Cựu
Long An temple was built in 1899 and houses funerary tablets for Duc Duc and his imperial progeny. The grave enclosure features a single stele pavilion in traditional style fronted by a three-tiered triple gate—perhaps the most visually arresting of the tomb's various monuments.