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The imperial city of Hue, also known as citadel, is a must-see… unless you can visit the one in Beijing that’s in a much better shape.

For me, it’s the first time I have ever set foot in an imperial city of any kind. The place was badly destroyed during the Vietnam war, hence the many ruins. But Thai Hoa palace and a few houses are beautifully holding up.

The entrance of the citadel.

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