Hui was the capital of the Vietnam Nguyen emperors and is located on the Perfume River. It’s in Central Vietnam – sort of halfway between Hanoi and Saigon/Ho Chi Minh City.
Yesterday we focused our exploring on the huge Citadel built after an emperor (Gia Long) moved the capital to Hui from Hanoi in 1803. Within about 20 years a 4 acre city surrounded by moats was built. It contained the palaces that housed the imperial family, as well as shrines, concubine housing, gardens, and villas for advisors. Unfortunately much of it was destroyed after battles with French (1947) and with Americans (1968) but as you’ll see, many unique and beautiful buildings remain. There is now an ongoing effort to restore many of the significant buildings.
After a long rest we walked to an open air vegetarian restaurant near the river. The lights on the way back to the hotel were lovely!
2023 Travels of Pat and Dirk in Vietnam and other S.E. Asia countries 