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Thai Hoa Palace, Hue

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#11 of 26 in Historic Sites in 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. Make Thai Hoa Palace a part of your Hue vacation plans using our Hue online journey planner .
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  • By 旅する韃靼人 On February 23, 2018
    Ceremony of Emperor Pu yi was speaking of the Hall of Supreme harmony, in the film "the last emperor" by the Hall of Supreme harmony in the forbidden city young children hung his head, knees of thousands of people in the square image is strong but it not have the financial means and China. Is the Hall of Supreme harmony of hue has only stairs, slightly large one-story building. "Mindset that been fine decorations still inside, and was an important place.
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  • By hilarymunro On February 19, 2018
    We hired bikes ($2 per day) from DMZ and cycled to the Citadel. I recommend it, the place is huge. It wasn't difficult to leave the bikes (V Dong 10,000 per bike) and go into the Palace. This was inte...  more »
  • By Patricia F On January 16, 2018
    Fascination with the decorative patterns of the Palace are dragons and clouds. This Palace also houses the throne of all Kings.
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  • By Franklin Paredes On October 14, 2017
    The Thai Hoa Palace or Palace of the infinite Harmony is the recepción and ceremonial Hall of the Imperial Citadelle This huge hall is supported by 84 wood columns and an beautifully ornamented roofs. This is the farthest place where an outsider could get in, the Emperor presided every ceremony from an elevated throne.
  • By Tung Ba On September 1, 2017
    This used to be one of the most important places in the citadel - the King held courts here. Beautifully kept and restored building
  • By thiên mây On June 29, 2017
    Palace Nguyễn's Royal.Very good and beautiful.Hue's symbolism
  • By Mai Huong On May 18, 2016
    The most beautiful room of the Citadel, but they don't allow to take pictures inside, so you have to come and see in person.
  • By Max C On May 28, 2016
    Great video explanations in this building about the history of the area.
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