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“A golden week of tourism in Hue city” (from the 21st to 27th April , 2013)

23 Aug

“A GOLDEN WEEK OF TOURISM AT HUE WORLD HERITAGE SITE”  

(from the 21st to 27th April , 2013)

When visiting monuments of Hue World Heritage site, you will be offered

The entrance gate In The Mieu - Hue, Vietnam

The entrance gate In The Mieu – Hue, Vietnam

– Buy three – get them all! Buy a ticket for the package of Dai Noi (ImperialCity), Minh Mang tomb and Khai Dinh tomb” and all the other sites – Tu Duc tomb, Thieu Tri tomb, HueNam (Hon Chen) temple will be for free!

– Guided tours for free! For groups of 15 people or more we offer guided tours at Imperial City for free!

– Free entrance for domestic pupils and students !

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Tigon hostel – Premium Backpacker Hostel, Hue, Vietnam

20 Jul

If you are looking for comfortable, friendly hostel in Hue city, you’ve found it!
Bright rooms, great facilities including a chill out room and fully equipped kitchens make our Tigon Hostel the place everyone wants to stay – so book your rooms soon as we fill up fast! Tigon Hostel is redesign from the previous name Tigon Premium Hotel – expertly built in the 5 stores building. The 38 spacious rooms and suite are furnished and equipped with facilities and amenities that conform to the international 2 star hotel standard.

Why? We only think of three reasons in three words: Service, Service and Service. We care about our services more than anything. We put our position to our customers for providing the best service possible to value for our customer’s hard earned money. We are the team who care about the long term business. We expect from your recommendations to other travellers, we serve you today and trust you will be back with us in the future.

In our hostel we also provide:
• 24/7 service support and customer’s service center.
• Tours Desk
• Free Wi-Fi, Internet, holiday planning, photo download and more
• Free bufet breakfast
• Free travel advice from our tour expertise.
• Best price guaranteed.
• Flexible and listen to your requests.
• Get your best accommodation, transports, meals, guide service…etc. on your tour.

GET YOUR BEST QUALITY THAT WORTH FOR EVERY SINGLE DOLLAR YOU SPEND.

TIGON HOSTEL – A PREMIUM HOSTEL IN IMPERIAL HUE CITY
Hotline: +84-988-857-128
Email: tigonhostel@gmail.com

Dynastic Temple The Mieu

10 Jul

Situated southwest of the Citadel and facing south, The Mieu Temple is dedicated to ten Emperors of the Nguyen dynasty. Built by Emperor Minh Mang in 1821, it presents a 9-compartment main building and a 11-compartment front building, together connected in the “double” architecture with two bays on east and west sides It is roofed with yellow enameled tiles and on the ridge rests a wine gourd decorated with Phap Lam enamel.

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Pavillion of Edicts

8 Jul

phu-van-lau-hinh-anh-hueIt is the building where Emperor’s edicts and lists of successful candidates of Thi Hoi (National Examination) and Thi Dinh (Court Examinations) were publicized.

Situated right in front of the Flag-Tower and by the National Highway No. 1 which crosses Hue capital city, it is a delicate pavilion with a south view. In front of the Pavilion is a large court leading to the Nghinh Luong Pavilion (Pavilion for Fresh Air) on the Perfume River bank. Continue reading

Hien Lam pavilion

7 Jul

2728685310_bc62f147d3_bHien Lam Pavilion (Pavilion of the Glorious Coming) is a graceful monument situated in the center of the Dynastic Temple’s courtyard, southeast of the Citadel.

Built in 1824 by Emperor Minh Mang, at the same time as the Dynastic Temple, it consists of three stories. The lower story has three compartments, the middle one, two, and the top floor, only one. Continue reading

Throne Palace and Great Rites Court

3 Jul

IMG_1067The Throne Palace, or Palace of the Supreme Harmony, was the building for great court’s meetings. It faces the Noon Gate and lies right on the central axis of the Citadel.

It was constructed in 1805 by Emperor Gia Long and used later in 1806 for his coronation.

In 1833, it was moved onto a foundation of 2.33m high by Emperor Minh Mang. It is 44m long, 30.50m large, 11.80m high and contains a 5-compartment, two-bay main building connected with a 7-compartment, two-bay front building. The columns are lacquered red and decorated with golden dragon designs. Continue reading