Hue Imperial Citadel reopens to visitors on October 31 as floods recede
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh inspected recovery efforts at the Hue Imperial Citadel on October 31, following prolonged heavy rain and flooding. He urged the management centre to clean the affected areas quickly so tourism could resume.
Deputy Prime Minister Mai Van Chinh inspected recovery efforts at the Hue Imperial Citadel on October 31
Hoang Viet Trung, Director of the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre, said teams had mobilised staff and equipment to clear mud and waste after the water retreated.
He confirmed that the heritage site would reopen on October 31. However, as some machinery and electrical systems remain under repair, the centre will issue temporary tickets. Visitors must return the tickets at control points so staff can update their entry in the management system.
Torrential rain earlier caused widespread flooding across Hue City, including the Hue Imperial Heritage Complex.
The Hue Heritage Complex faces serious flooding on October 29
According to the Hue City People’s Committee, floodwaters reached about 35 centimetres in the Dai Noi area, while palace buildings inside the royal citadel saw water rise to their verandas. Royal tombs such as those of Gia Long, Minh Mang, Thieu Tri, Tu Duc, and Dong Khanh, as well as An Dinh Palace and Tang Tho Pavilion, were submerged under 0.7-2 metres of water. Several other historical sites also experienced partial flooding.
Initial assessments show that flood damage included the collapse of a 10-metre section of the lakeside embankment at Tu Duc’s tomb, while wooden pillars at Truong Lang Dai Cung Mon became waterlogged, raising concerns about their long-term stability.
