A major attraction is its vast, 19th-century Citadel, surrounded by a moat and thick stone walls. It encompasses the Imperial City, with palaces and shrines; the Forbidden Purple City, once the emperor’s home; and a replica of the Royal Theater.
Hue is the ancient capital and cultural centre of Vietnam. It was home to Vietnam’s last Emperor dynasty and contains the UNESCO World Heritage listed Imperial Citadel and Royal Tombs.