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Thai Hoa Palace, Hue

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Feel the splendor, wisdom and mercifulness of Vietnamese Nguyen emperors at Thai Hoa Palace, one of the most important buildings in the Hue Imperial City, a World Heritage Site in which commoners met kings. Featuring a large hall with ornate timer roof supported by 80 carved pillars, the place was used as official receptions and important imperial ceremonies. The palace houses a museum which gives you an overview of the entire complex. Enameled bronze, gilt ware and lacquer decorations depict dragons, clouds and numerous symbols. Built in 1805, the site was used as a coronation. To visit Thai Hoa Palace on your holiday in Hue, and find out what else Hue has to offer, use our Hue travel itinerary maker.
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  • Worth visiting, this structure retains some of the essential characteristics of life in the forbidden city. It is also remarkably cool, despite the weather.  more »
  • The palace houses the throne of the Nguyen Emperors. It is famous for the 80 columns made of red lacquered wood. The palace was the scene of coronations, royal birthdays, receptions and other formal o...  more »
  • Behind the main gate of the Citadel (entrance 150,000VND / 30,000VND for children) and there is no extra fee to see this. It was the reception site used by the Emperor to receive guests from his eleva...  more »
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