Cơ Hạ is one of the famous imperial gardens of the Nguyen Dynasty in Hue, along with Thiệu Phương Garden, Ngự Viên, Hậu Hồ, and Trường Ninh Palace. Historical records indicate that the garden was built in 1837 during the reign of Emperor Minh Mạng, and was upgraded, supplemented, and restored many times during the reigns of Emperors Thiệu Trị and Tự Đức. The name Cơ Hạ is derived from the phrase Vạn cơ thanh hạ, meaning "tranquility amidst countless affairs." During its heyday, Cơ Hạ garden had a rich system of architectural structures including palaces, pavilions, towers, pavilions, and bridges. However, time and war caused Cơ Hạ to become dilapidated and ruined, with many structures disappearing. In an effort to preserve the Hue Imperial City complex, Cơ Hạ is gradually being revived.
Through the images of author Nguyen Phong, Thua Thien Hue Weekend invites readers to visit Co Ha Garden with its remaining historical traces. Along with the photos, Nguyen Phong wrote: “The photo of the Kham Van Palace is extremely valuable. This is an important palace in Co Ha Garden, which was once used by Emperor Tu Duc for court sessions”; or: “The overall photo of the garden shows a series of structures whose traces have been lost, their foundations distorted, but are now gradually becoming clear thanks to the extremely valuable old documentary photos that we purchased at auction from France.”
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