Historic Site · Huế, Vietnam
Imperial City of Huế
The Imperial City or Imperial Palace (Vietnamese: Hoàng thành; chữ Hán: 皇城) also known as Đại Nội (大內), is a royal enclosure within the walled city (Vietnamese: Kinh thành; chữ Hán: 京城) of Huế, the former imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyễn dynasty. Built 1833.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Huế, Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Type | Historic Site |
| Built | 1833 |
| Coordinates | 16.4697° N, 107.5778° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Imperial City of Huế is known for
The Imperial City or Imperial Palace (Vietnamese: Hoàng thành; chữ Hán: 皇城) also known as Đại Nội (大內), is a royal enclosure within the walled city (Vietnamese: Kinh thành; chữ Hán: 京城) of Huế, the former imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyễn dynasty.
About Imperial City of Huế
The Imperial City or Imperial Palace (Vietnamese: Hoàng thành; chữ Hán: 皇城) also known as Đại Nội (大內), is a royal enclosure within the walled city (Vietnamese: Kinh thành; chữ Hán: 京城) of Huế, the former imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyễn dynasty. It contains the palaces that housed the imperial family, as well as shrines, gardens, and offices for mandarins. Constructed in 1804 under Emperor Gia Long as a new capital and later re-modelled and enlarged to its current scale in 1833, it mostly served as a ceremonial function and imperial residence during the French colonial period.
History
Since the era of the Nguyen Lords, Huế (formally known as Phú Xuân) had been chosen as the capital of Đàng Trong. From 1635 to 1687, Duke Nguyễn Phúc Lan and Nguyễn Phúc Tần built the palace in Kim Long district which was located on the left of the later modern citadel. During the reign of Nguyễn Phúc Thái and Nguyễn Phúc Khoát, the palace was moved to Phú Xuân in the years 1687-1712 and 1739–1774.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Huế |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Phu Bai Airport (HUI) |
| Distance from the airport | 9.5 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
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- Phu Bai International Airport (HUI) · Huế, Vietnam · 9.6 miles away
- Da Nang International Airport (DAD) · Da Nang, Vietnam · 50.6 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Imperial City of Huế?
The Imperial City or Imperial Palace (Vietnamese: Hoàng thành; chữ Hán: 皇城) also known as Đại Nội (大內), is a royal enclosure within the walled city (Vietnamese: Kinh thành; chữ Hán: 京城) of Huế, the former imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyễn dynasty.
Where is Imperial City of Huế located?
Imperial City of Huế is in Huế, Vietnam. Its coordinates are 16.4697° N, 107.5778° E.
How do I get to Imperial City of Huế?
The nearest town is Huế, and the nearest airport is Phu Bai Airport (HUI), about 9.5 miles away (straight line).
When was Imperial City of Huế built?
Imperial City of Huế was built 1833.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_City_of_Huế — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q10769129 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.