Aktivitäten in Huế, Vietnam

1. Imperial City (Đại Nội)

Đại Nội

You walk through a gate once walked by emperors, and find yourself in the heart of Vietnamese history. Purple walls, golden pagodas and a quiet courtyard transport you to the times of the Nguyễn dynasty.

Schnelle Fakten: Der Komplex der Kaiserstadt erstreckt sich über eine Fläche von mehr als 520 Hektar und wird von einem 10 Kilometer langen steinernen Schutzwall umgeben. Im Inneren befinden sich mehr als 100 Bauwerke, darunter Tore, Paläste und Tempel, von denen viele Spuren von Kugeln aus den Kriegskonflikten des 20. Jahrhunderts tragen.

Highlights: Unter den Steinmauern der Kaiserstadt werden jeden Abend Dutzende Laternen angezündet und die Einheimischen kommen hierher, um Tai Chi zu üben, während aus den überfluteten Gärten das Quaken der Frösche ertönt. Tatsache ist, dass die Restauratoren bei Reparaturen auf originale Gemälde aus dem 19. Jahrhundert stießen, die unter Putzschichten verborgen waren, und einige von ihnen können Sie heute in ihrer ursprünglichen Form sehen.

2. Thien Mu Pagoda

A peaceful oasis above the river, where spiritual atmosphere blends with breathtaking views. You will hear the rustling of prayer flags and smell the scent of incense drifting through centuries-old walls.

Schnelle Fakten: The seven-story tower, 21 meters high, rises above the Perfume River and has become a symbol of the entire city. Legends say that the pagoda was built on a spot where a celestial dragon appeared to an old woman.

Highlights: Inside the pagoda you will find a giant bronze bell weighing over two tons, whose sound is said to carry up to 10 kilometers along the river. Monks used to ring it during important ceremonies and the entire area would tremble in deep resonance.

3. Tomb of Khai Dinh

The only tomb in Hue that looks like a Gothic-Asian palace. You walk through dark corridors to a hall with a concrete sky above your head.

Schnelle Fakten: Over 10,000 workers labored on the construction of Emperor Khai Dinh's tomb, but it was only completed after his death in 1925. Inside you will find a remarkable mosaic of ceramics and glass that covers the walls and ceiling, made up of hundreds of thousands of pieces.

Highlights: What will impress you the most is the concrete ceiling in the main hall: up close it is entirely covered with painted scenes of nine-dragon clouds that look like a 3D fresco. Khai Dinh insisted on a blend of traditional Vietnamese and French Gothic architecture, which makes this structure a completely unique spectacle in all of Hue.

4. Tomb of Minh Mang

A massive stone complex amid pine forests tells the story of power and impermanence of one emperor. You walk through gates, bridges and courtyards to a mysterious bronze urn where the past touches the present.

Schnelle Fakten: Kaiser Minh Mạng entwarf diese Grabstätte noch zu seinen Lebzeiten und überwachte persönlich den Bau, dennoch wurde er erst nach seinem Tod im Jahr 1841 hier beigesetzt. Das Areal erstreckt sich über 18 Hektar Land und umfasst 40 verschiedene Bauwerke, die symbolisch die chinesische Geomantie mit der vietnamesischen Kaisertradition verbinden.

Highlights: Wenn Sie durch das Tor Dai Hong treten, öffnet sich vor Ihnen der dreihundert Meter lange See Nhà Nguyệt, dessen ruhige Wasseroberfläche die umliegenden Kiefern und Steinbrücken perfekt widerspiegelt. Die gesamte Komposition des Grabmals folgt einer strengen Achse von Osten nach Westen, sodass bei Sonnenuntergang die Sonnenscheibe genau hinter dem Sarkophag des Kaisers versinkt.

5. Perfume River

Sail through history on a boat between ancient pagodas and tropical greenery. In the evening, the magical lights of lanterns reflecting on the dark water will enchant you.

Schnelle Fakten: The river, 80 kilometers long, flows through the imperial city and empties into the South China Sea. Every year over 4 million visitors come here to experience its peaceful atmosphere.

Highlights: It once served as a transportation artery for royal fleets and traditional lantern festivals are still held on its banks today. During the full moon, the surface shimmers with hundreds of small floating candles that locals release downstream as wishes for good luck.

6. Dong Ba Market

Want to taste the real Hue? This is where the city lives. Walk among hundreds of stalls, try the bún bò soup and let yourself be carried away by the scent of cinnamon and lemongrass.

Schnelle Fakten: Every day over 3,000 portions of the famous soup bun bo Hue are sold here, which locals consider the best in the city. The market offers over 1,500 stalls divided into sections according to goods, from fresh seafood to hand-embroidered silk scarves.

Highlights: In the back part of the market you will find grandmothers who still hand-carve betel nuts into the shape of flowers for traditional wedding ceremonies, a skill passed down from generation to generation. The entire process takes only a few minutes and the resulting ornaments look like small works of art.

7. Trang Tien Bridge

No other bridge in Southeast Asia turns into a seven-color rainbow over the water at night. Walk across it at dusk, when the historic city reflects in the calm river surface.

Schnelle Fakten: Every evening the bridge lights up in seven alternating colors, attracting over 10 thousand visitors daily to walk along its 402 meters. Dozens of cruise boats glide under its arches, offering views of the illuminated city from the Huong River.

Highlights: During the Vietnam War, the bridge was bombed twice and each time the local residents rebuilt it with their own hands from the original materials pulled out of the river. At night, young couples gather on the bridge to share their first kiss in the glow of colorful lights, locals call it the "bridge of lovers".