Discover Hue royal culture at two new performance spaces

21/08/2014

Two new performance spaces have been put into operation: Tu Phuong Vo Su tower and Long Quang royal boat.

This is where visitors have the opportunity to admire the splendid and magnificent royal palace space; sip cups of richly fragrant royal tea; indulge in Hue-style folk music; attend royal dance and singing classes and participate in the pastimes of ancient kings and mandarins (going to the lake, reciting poems)...

The Tower of PeaceLocated at Hoa Binh Gate, Hue Imperial City (Dang Thai Than Street, Hue City), it was built by King Khai Dinh (1916 - 1925) in 1923 to prepare for his "40th birthday celebration". Built on the old foundation of Tu Thong communal house during the reign of King Gia Long (1802 - 1820), the pavilion was a place for the king and members of the royal family to enjoy the cool breeze and the scenery, and was also a place for the princes and princesses of the late Nguyen Dynasty to study every day.

Tu Phuong Vo Su Tower is a rare structure of the Royal Palace facing north, representing the dynasty's desire for peace. Standing on the second floor of the tower, visitors can have a panoramic view of the architectural works in the Royal Palace and observe the peaceful life of the people of Hue Citadel.

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Long Quang royal boatat Nghinh Luong Dinh wharf (Le Duan street, Hue city) is also one of the unique performance spaces that tourists should not miss when coming to Hue. This royal boat was built according to the original model of the Te Thong royal boat of the Nguyen dynasty. The head and tail of the boat have dragon shapes, the roof is made of wood imitating yellow tiles, the "list of scientists" doors are all elaborately carved. The inside of the boat is covered by silk curtains, the floor is covered with brocade carpets.

Long Quang boat is where tourists can admire the charming natural scenery, ancient historical and cultural relics and the life of Hue people on both sides of the Perfume River. In particular, here will organize to serve tourists the royal dishes that the Nguyen kings used to entertain guests in the "Royal Banquets" parties.

Two new performance spaces have been put into operation to help diversify the types of tourism services in the Hue Monuments Complex, contributing to promoting the unique cultural beauty of the ancient capital, while at the same time arousing, preserving and promoting the cultural values ​​of the Hue royal court, creating a deep impression for domestic and foreign tourists when coming to this land.

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