Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)
4 expert reviews
“The Imperial City within the citadel comprises the Forbidden Purple City where the emperor and his family lived, the official buildings from where he ran his empire, temples, gardens and water features.”
– Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Retained much of the purple and gold decor which contributed to its earlier splendour and is organised in concentric areas which surrounded the Imperial City and Forbidden Purple City at its centre." Full review
3 Stars
"While exploring the city, don't miss Thai Hoa Palace, the Mieu Dynastic Temple and the urns in the Hien Lam Cac Pavilion - works of art adorned with colourful enamel and fine carvings." Full review
"Most of the site is comprised of crumbling stone buildings and walls overtaken by trees and plants. The natural disrepair gives the place an authentic, ancient feeling. " Full review