During the journey to Hue at the beginning of the Year of Snake, many tourists consider the Hue Imperial Citadel as a must-visit destination. Despite the cold weather with occasional rain and sunshine, tourists still want to spend much time checking-in the Royal Citadel and immerse themselves into various activities to gain vivid feelings about the traditional Tet in the Ancient Capital.
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Mr. and Ms. Patrick and Ms. Tuong Vy taking selfies at Hue Imperial Citadel
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Among thousands of visitors visiting and experiencing Hue Imperial Citadel on the first days of the Year of Snake, a notable couple was Mr. and Ms. Patrick and Ms. Tuong Vy. Ms. Tuong Vy shared that her family traveled from Ho Chi Minh City to Hue for the Lunar New Year, and the Hue Imperial Citadel was their top destination. With a deep appreciation for Vietnam’s traditional Ao dai, Mr. Patrick, a German tourist decided to wear a matching blue Ao dai with his wife to take Tet photos and check-in at the Imperial Citadel. During their time there, he couldn’t stop smiling, as he found the experience both joyful and meaningful.
At the Imperial Citadel, during this Tet, in addition to offering free admission on the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Hue Monuments Conservation Center also organizes various activities for visitors to experience, including a cultural performance at Thai Hoa Palace and traditional royal games such as xam huong, bai vu, tha tho, and dau ho. Additionally, there are also unicorn-lion-dragon dance performances, as well as martial arts demonstrations held over the first three days of Tet.
Not only do Vietnamese visitors have a desire to experience Tet at Hue Imperial Citadel, international tourists from Europe, Asia, and Africa also come here to witness the reenactments of ancient rituals and ceremonies. They eagerly immerse themselves in various activities to feel the traditional Tet atmosphere in the former ancient capital.
Together with Hue Today Online, Let’s experience Tet holiday at Hue Imperial Citadel on the first days of the Year of Snake
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| Tourists visiting Hue Imperial Citadel at Tet |
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| Reenacting the Guard Change ritual |
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| Fire ignition Ceremony |
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| Excited to “pick the blessings” of the new year |
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| Visiting Hue Imperial Citadel at Tet and taking photos in ao dai |
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| Tourists enjoying art performances on the new year’s days |
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| Each tourist is a “photographer” spreading the images of Hue tourism during Tet |
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| Experiencing playing bai vu game |
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| Receiving calligraphy word at Hue Imperial Citadel |
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| Tourists taking commemorative photos |
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| A tour guide giving introduction about the Hue Imperial Citadel |
By Huu Phuc
