Thua Thien Hue

Thua Thien Hue is a province in the North Cantral Coast  of Vietnam, approximately in the center of the country at latitude of 16-16°8′N and longitude 107°8′-108°2′E, which borders Quang Tri Provice to the north and Da Nang City to the south, Laos to the west and the East Sea to the east. The province has 128 km of coastline, 22,000 ha of lagoons and over 200,000 ha of forest. There is an extensive complex of imperial tombs and temples in Hue.

Many historical buildings are located in Hue, largely a legacy from its time as a capital of the Nguyen dynasty (1802–1945). Inside the city are the Royal Citadel, Flag Tower, Royal Palace, and Royal Tombs. Hue Citadel has been recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO since December 1993, Hue Royal Musical (Nha nhac) has been declared as a World Intangible Cultural Heritage since November 2003.