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Imperial City of Huế (Hoàng thành Huế)
The walled fortress and former seat of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors, containing palaces, temples, and gardens within its moated walls.
53 km · about 60 min drive
Quang Tri, Vietnam · Asia
thị xã Quảng Trị sits on the route: 10 minutes from Thôn La Vang Chinh, 53km from Imperial City of Huế (Hoàng thành Huế).
thị xã Quảng Trị is a town located in Quang Tri, Vietnam. With a population of 23,356, it is an important destination in Asia.
On a road trip, thị xã Quảng Trị sits in Vietnam, where you drive on the right. It's in the Asia/Ho Chi Minh time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add thị xã Quảng Trị to your route.
The Quảng Trị Citadel (Vietnamese: Thành cổ Quảng Trị, or Cổ thành Quảng Trị; lit. Ancient Fort of Quảng Trị ) is a historical site of a 19th-century fort on the bank of Thạch Hãn River, in the heart of Quảng Trị town, Quảng Trị province, Vietnam. The citadel once hosted the administration office of the Nguyễn dynastyRead more
(1802–1945), and later that of the French colonial regime and the American-backed southern regime, while also functioning as a military defense system.
The citadel is mostly remembered as the site of the Second Battle of Quang Tri between the communist forces against South Vietnam and its US ally during the Vietnam War. Today, the citadel, along with seven other historical sites commemorating the Second Battle of Quang Tri is recognized as one of the Special National Sites of Vietnam in the fourth round of rating proposed by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Vietnam.
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thị xã Quảng Trị is located in Quang Tri, Vietnam, Asia. The coordinates are 16.7508 latitude, 107.1828 longitude.
thị xã Quảng Trị has a population of approximately 23,356 people, making it a town in Vietnam.
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ancient ruins
The walled fortress and former seat of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors, containing palaces, temples, and gardens within its moated walls.
53 km · about 60 min drive
ancient ruins
Elaborate mausoleums of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors scattered along the Perfume River, each reflecting its builder's personality and taste.
54 km · about 60 min drive
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