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A file photo shows Cua Hien Nhon, the east gate of the Purple Forbidden City within the Imperial City of Hue in Vietnam. /CFP
The Imperial City of Hue is one of the most stunning places to visit in Vietnam. It is a walled enclosure set within the citadel of the city of Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945).
Dien Thai Hoa, the counterpart of the Hall of Supreme Harmony of Beijing's Forbidden City, is seen in this file photo. /CFP
The Imperial City of Hue was constructed in 1803 based on the Forbidden City in Beijing, China. Similar to the Forbidden City, it is surrounded by walls and a moat. The Imperial City of Hue was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993.
A file photo shows the East Glorious Gate of the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing, China. /CFP
The Forbidden City in Beijing, today's Palace Museum, was constructed between 1406 and 1420. It is the world's largest palace complex, spanning an area of around 720,000 square meters.
The Hall of Supreme Harmony is seen at the Palace Museum, also known as the Forbidden City, in Beijing, China, on December 3, 2023. /CFP
The Forbidden City was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987, where it is home to the largest collection of preserved ancient wooden structures in the world.