L岷 T峄� Ph瓢啤ng V么 S峄� (Tu Phuong Vo Su Floor), Hue
Nestled on the North Bastion of the Imperial City, Tu Phuong Vo Su Floor is a serene heritage site with deep historical significance. Its name, meaning 鈥淔our Directions of Peace,鈥� reflects the Nguyen Dynasty鈥檚 aspiration for national harmony鈥攅ven at a time when the dynasty鈥檚 political power was in decline.
Commissioned in 1923 by Emperor Khai Dinh and inaugurated a year later during his 40th birthday celebrations, the two-story structure covers approximately 182 square meters. It is notable for its hybrid architectural style, which combines European colonial construction techniques with traditional Asian elements such as dragons, sun symbols, and tiled eaves.
Historically, the pavilion served multiple roles: a royal retreat where the emperor, princes, and princesses could relax, study, and entertain. Poised on the Imperial City鈥檚 "spiritual axis," it offers commanding views of northern vestiges鈥攆rom the bustling life inside the Citadel to the glimmering surfaces of Kim Thuy Lake鈥攅mbodying the pavilion鈥檚 peaceful moniker.
Despite suffering serious damage during the Tet Offensive and over decades of neglect, Lau Tu Phuong Vo Su was meticulously restored from 2008 to 2010, reopening in time for Vietnam鈥檚 millennial celebration of Thang Long鈥攃onscious of retaining original style and intention. Today, it offers a contemplative cultural oasis: visitors can sip tea on its upper terrace, leaf through traditional books, and even engage in courtly games like Xam Huong or "shooting bamboo sticks into a tiger鈥檚 mouth," reviving the leisurely spirit of the Nguyen Court.
For today鈥檚 traveler, Lau Tu Phuong Vo Su is not just a vantage point or a cafe鈥攊t鈥檚 an immersive time capsule. Its ethos, architectural poise, and panoramic perspectives make it a must-visit stop within the Imperial Citadel. A gentle stroll northward from Hoa Binh Gate easily leads to its entrance, where Hue's royal narratives and placid charm converge in a single, soul-stirring experience.
Commissioned in 1923 by Emperor Khai Dinh and inaugurated a year later during his 40th birthday celebrations, the two-story structure covers approximately 182 square meters. It is notable for its hybrid architectural style, which combines European colonial construction techniques with traditional Asian elements such as dragons, sun symbols, and tiled eaves.
Historically, the pavilion served multiple roles: a royal retreat where the emperor, princes, and princesses could relax, study, and entertain. Poised on the Imperial City鈥檚 "spiritual axis," it offers commanding views of northern vestiges鈥攆rom the bustling life inside the Citadel to the glimmering surfaces of Kim Thuy Lake鈥攅mbodying the pavilion鈥檚 peaceful moniker.
Despite suffering serious damage during the Tet Offensive and over decades of neglect, Lau Tu Phuong Vo Su was meticulously restored from 2008 to 2010, reopening in time for Vietnam鈥檚 millennial celebration of Thang Long鈥攃onscious of retaining original style and intention. Today, it offers a contemplative cultural oasis: visitors can sip tea on its upper terrace, leaf through traditional books, and even engage in courtly games like Xam Huong or "shooting bamboo sticks into a tiger鈥檚 mouth," reviving the leisurely spirit of the Nguyen Court.
For today鈥檚 traveler, Lau Tu Phuong Vo Su is not just a vantage point or a cafe鈥攊t鈥檚 an immersive time capsule. Its ethos, architectural poise, and panoramic perspectives make it a must-visit stop within the Imperial Citadel. A gentle stroll northward from Hoa Binh Gate easily leads to its entrance, where Hue's royal narratives and placid charm converge in a single, soul-stirring experience.
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L岷 T峄� Ph瓢啤ng V么 S峄� (Tu Phuong Vo Su Floor) on Map
Sight Name: L岷 T峄� Ph瓢啤ng V么 S峄� (Tu Phuong Vo Su Floor)
Sight Location: Hue, Vietnam (See walking tours in Hue)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Hue, Vietnam (See walking tours in Hue)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Walking Tours in Hue, Vietnam
Create Your Own Walk in Hue
Creating your own self-guided walk in Hue is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Imperial City Walking Tour
The Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty built their feudal capital along the fertile banks of the Perfume River, whose steady flow, centuries on, still sets up a languid pace that the rest of the city is happy to follow.
Situated within the walls of the Royal Citadel, The Imperial City in Hue is one of, if not the most prominent landmark in Vietnam, renowned for its wonderful collection of oriental... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Situated within the walls of the Royal Citadel, The Imperial City in Hue is one of, if not the most prominent landmark in Vietnam, renowned for its wonderful collection of oriental... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.9 Km or 1.8 Miles
Hue Introduction Walking Tour
Once the seat of the imperial dynasty in the heart of Vietnam, Hue is chock-full of stories. During feudal times, for nearly 150 years 鈥� from 1802 to 1945, the city served as the national capital. The royal lifestyle and customs have had a strong impact on the lifestyle of locals, and this impact can still be felt today.
First cited about 200 BCE as the seat of the Chinese military authority... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles
First cited about 200 BCE as the seat of the Chinese military authority... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 3.5 Km or 2.2 Miles