Ancient Hue

Home to the Nguyen Emperors who ruled Vietnam from 1802 to 1945, the central city of Hue became a key cultural centre, attracting the country’s best craftspeople, entertainers and artists, as well as leading scholars and monks. In response to the nobles’ thirst for luxury and learning, everything from architecture to dance to cuisine was modified and refined, creating a distinctive court culture that remains evident to this day.