Guide to Vietnam: Hue’s Imperial City

The final stop of our guide to Vietnam is Hue’s Imperial City, a walled fortress and palace located in Hue, the former capital of Vietnam.  Hue is located in the middle of Vietnam, and has a severe climate with scorching hot summer days and incessant rain in the winter. We spent a rainy afternoon exploring its grounds, but the weather seemed to make it even more mystically beautiful.

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The grounds of the Imperial City were surrounded by a wall and a moat of water taken from the Perfume River that flows through Hue.  Inside the Imperial City was an enclosure called the Purple Forbidden City, reserved for the Nguyen imperial family.

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Michele in the Crochet Cami and Tie Dye Cutoff Short.

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Michele in the Blossoms Squared Sweater Tunic and Martha in the FP One Poison Pintuck Slip.

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Michele in the Eternal Spring Dress.

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Martha in the Native Sun Shift Dress. We found the perfect parasols, they sure came in handy in the rain!

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The printed lace raincoats were a necessity :)

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Chrissy
12 years ago

hey, just wondering why I haven’t received this catalog in the mail yet. Usually the timing coincides with when you guys feature it on the blog.

12 years ago

Those pretty dresses match perfectly in the scene! I visited Hue 20+ years ago. Those lovely photos brought back good memories! And that hat! Thank you for sharing :)

12 years ago

These photographs are beautiful and very well done. I love the soft tones.

12 years ago

gorgeous photos – and it look like it was SO fun to shoot.

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12 years ago

That blue parasol and red lip is perfect! I never thought of Vietnam as a vacation destination but it looks so culturally and visually pleasing that I am officially adding it to the list!

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Lu
12 years ago

I think this is the most amazing country guide I’ve read! Interesting text and photographs that merge fashion with travel. Wonderful idea, keep it up, I’m a big fan!

12 years ago

I love these photos absolute gorgeous photos

12 years ago

I love these photos absolute gorgeous…!

8 years ago

No wonder why Thien Mu Pagoda become a symbol of Hue city, it comprises of antique beauty yet pensive manner. Always feel peaceful while visit this place, look over the river and the mountain from a long distance, the landscape is calmly beautiful.