Hue Imperial City opens free at night to serve tourists

On the occasion of April 30 - May 1, the Hue Monuments Conservation Center announced free nighttime visits to the Hue Imperial City for domestic and international tourists.

Free tours at Hue Imperial City will take place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., continuously for 6 nights from April 26 to May 1.

This is a great opportunity to explore the historical and cultural beauty of the UNESCO-recognized ancient capital, experience the mysterious space of Hue Imperial City at night, admire the unique architecture, and learn about the rich history of the ancient capital of Hue.

Đại nội Huế mở cửa miễn phí về đêm phục vụ du khách- Ảnh 1. — Ceremony of offering orchids and ornamental plants to The Mieu Temple, Hue Imperial City

To serve tourists visiting the unique sparkling space of Hue Imperial Palace at night, on this occasion, Hue Monuments Conservation Center organizes the exhibition and experience of traditional arts at the Interior Palace space.

At the same time, bonsai and rock exhibitions will be held at Co Ha garden; orchid exhibitions and tea tasting at Thieu Phuong garden, which was once ranked by King Thieu Tri as one of the 20 scenic spots of the Than Kinh land, recreating the scene of the king holding a tea party to entertain his ministers at Di Nhien Duong, Thieu Phuong Vien garden.

Đại nội Huế mở cửa miễn phí về đêm phục vụ du khách- Ảnh 2. — At the tea party the emperor entertained his ministers.

Đại nội Huế mở cửa miễn phí về đêm phục vụ du khách- Ảnh 3. — Reenactment of the emperor inviting tea

Đại nội Huế mở cửa miễn phí về đêm phục vụ du khách- Ảnh 4. — Reenactment of the scene of a palace maid serving tea

Within the framework of the Hue Festival 2025 and National Tourism Year 2025, on the afternoon of April 26, the Hue Monuments Conservation Center held the opening ceremony of the exhibition with the theme "Vietnamese Ceramic Journey" at the exhibition space on the 2nd floor of Kien Trung Palace in the Hue Imperial City.

Đại nội Huế mở cửa miễn phí về đêm phục vụ du khách- Ảnh 5. — Opening of the exhibition "Vietnamese Ceramic Journey" at Kien Trung Palace

The exhibition introduces nearly 200 unique ceramic artifacts from various historical periods, from prehistoric times to the 20th century.

These antiques were selected from the collections of 49 domestic antique collectors, the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum, the Nam Hong Royal Museum, the Huong River Ancient Ceramics Museum, and ceramic products of folk artisan Tran Do (Bat Trang pottery village)...

Đại nội Huế mở cửa miễn phí về đêm phục vụ du khách- Ảnh 6. — Collections of unique ceramic artifacts from historical periods from prehistoric times to the 20th century are selected to introduce to the public.

Earlier, on the same morning, the Hue Monuments Conservation Center launched a series of special activities with a colorful space of ornamental plants, orchids, and rocks from the three regions of the North, Central, and South, along with many programs to experience craft village culture, the art of tea drinking, and traditional Hue cuisine.

Đại nội Huế mở cửa miễn phí về đêm phục vụ du khách- Ảnh 7. — Offering valuable bonsai trees to The Mieu Temple

Đại nội Huế mở cửa miễn phí về đêm phục vụ du khách- Ảnh 8. — Introducing traditional Hue handicraft products

Đại nội Huế mở cửa miễn phí về đêm phục vụ du khách- Ảnh 9. — Orchid exhibition space

This event brings together hundreds of unique and exquisite bonsai works from local and foreign artisans and gardeners. At the same time, it honors the talented hands of Hue artisans, connecting bonsai activities with heritage conservation - ecotourism - environmental protection.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/dai-noi-hue-mo-cua-mien-phi-ve-dem-phuc-vu-du-khach-18525042619413102.htm