Two Former Royal Palaces Open for Lunar New Year Visitors
Kien Trung Palace was constructed between 1921 and 1923 during the reign of King Khai Dinh (1885-1925). Photo: suckhoedoisong.vn Located in the Hue Imperial Citadel, Thai Hoa Palace was built in 1805 under the reign of Emperor Gia Long (1762-1820). The palace is a symbol of the power held by the Nguyen Dynasty and served as a venue for important imperial events such as coronation ceremonies, the emperor’s birthdays, and receptions for foreign ambassadors, according to VOV. The palace has been recognized by UNESCO as a Documentary Heritage under the Memory of the World Program in the Asia-Pacific region. Kien Trung Palace, built between 1921 and 1923 during the reign of King Khai Dinh (1885-1925), was once the living and working space of Bao Dai (1913-1997), the last king of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802–1945). Hoang Viet Trung, director of the Hue Monuments Conservation Center, stated that Thua Thien Hue province will attempt to open major monument restoration projects speci...