The coffee shop inside Hue Royal Citadel
Thursday, 11:00, 12/05/2016
Sitting in the Tu Phuong Vo Su cafe, visitors can look into the Imperial City and the residential areas inside the citadel over a moat.
Tu Phuong Vo Su is an old building, located behind the royal palace, next to the Hoa Binh (Peace) gate. The building is built on a high floor equivalent to the height of the wall of the Imperial Citadel. This used to be the place where the king and royal members rested and wrote poetry. |
Tu Phuong Vo Su tower was destroyed during the war, and was reconstructed in 2010. The building is a harmonious combination of European and Hue imperial architecture, with brick walls, wooden frames, and tile roof. Around the tower is an oriental styled garden. |
When the coffee shop opened in the tower, it was criticized by the public but now is a favorite destination of tourists. |
This café becomes romantic at night, especially in the moonlight. |