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THÁI HÒA PLACE IN HUE CITADEL - Coggle Diagram
THÁI HÒA PLACE IN HUE CITADEL
The name “Thai Hoa” of the palace signifies a lot of profound meanings. The word “Thai” means large and big, while “Hoa” means harmonious – the harmony of all things in the world
HISTORY
King Gia Long started the construction of Thai Hoa Palace on February 2nd 1805, three years after his enthronement. Thai Hoa Palace was completed in October 1805
In 1833, when King Minh Mang reconstructed the whole imperial city, Thai Hoa Palace was moved to the south and rebuilt to be more imposing.
In 1923, to prepare for the 40th birthday anniversary of King Khai Dinh in 1924, Thai Hoa Palace was restored on a large scale.
Besides, Thai Hoa Palace witnessed small reparation and restoration under the period of King Thanh Thai and Bao Dai, and during the 20th century
ARCHITECT
The total area of Thai Hoa palace is 1,360 square meters. The floor of Thai Hoa Palace is 1 meter higher than the courtyard, and 2.35 meters higher than the surrounding ground
A highlight trait of this construction is the “double-house” structure with two halls linked with the other, and one roof overlapping the other roof
The front and main halls of the palace were connected by a system of arched ceiling, which looks like the crab shell.
The decoration of Thai Hoa Palace has a special noteworthy concept, which is the appearance of the number 5 and 9
There are nine dragons in different positions on the roof of Thai Hoa Palace. The throne in the main hall also has nine dragons
HOW TO GET THERE
Hue does not have any international airport, It only takes you about 1 hour to go by plane from Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, or to go by coach from Da Nang.
Phu Bai Airport is about 15 kilometers from Hue Imperial City, so you can take a taxi at this airport and reach Hue Citadel in 20 minutes.
TIPS FOR VISITING
Dress politely
You are not allowed to take photos in the interior of some palaces and temples
Do not touch the objects inside the constructions of Hue Imperial City in general and Thai Hoa Palace in particu
There are some paths that tourists are not allowed to use. You need to pay attention in order not to go in the wrong way.