Hue Imperial Citadel — the Ngo Mon Gate and moat, entrance to the Nguyen dynasty's walled capital (1802–1945). UNESCO World Heritage 1993.

Hue Tickets — Child All-Sites Pass (7–12)

Children aged 7–12 · 12 monuments · same as adult Heritage Pass

Reserve my child pass

The child all-sites pass (7–12) option at Hue Tickets — children aged 7–12 · 12 monuments · same as adult heritage pass. Includes all 12 monuments — same access as the adult heritage pass, plus 2 other concierge inclusions. Reserve directly — we secure the official slot the moment you confirm.

What's included

Every booking includes the elements below — handled by our concierge team before your visit and confirmed at the door.

• All 12 monuments — same access as the adult Heritage Pass • Under-7s free at the gate — we handle the paperwork • QR e-ticket emailed within 2 hours

Who this is for

This option is designed for children aged 7–12 · 12 monuments · same as adult heritage pass. If you're booking for a different group composition, see the other tiers in our booking widget — each is matched to a specific visitor profile.

On the day

The Complex of Hué Monuments (Quần thể di tích Cố đô Huế) is the walled imperial capital of Vietnam's last ruling dynasty, the Nguyễn (1802–1945), on the north bank of the Perfume River in Thừa Thiên Huế Province, central Vietnam. It comprises the Imperial Citadel (Hoàng thành) and Forbidden Purple City (Tử Cấm Thành) inside the larger walled Citadel, plus a ring of royal tombs, pagodas, and esplanades scattered along the river 4–16 km to the south.

Frequently asked

What's included in the citadel ticket?
Entry through the Ngo Mon Gate, plus the full Imperial City interior: Thai Hoa Palace (the throne room), the Forbidden Purple City ruins, the Temple of Generations, the Royal Theatre (Duyet Thi Duong), the Nine Dynastic Urns, the Ancestral Temple, and all ceremonial halls. The combo-day ticket adds the three most important Emperor Tombs plus guide and transport.
Is the Forbidden Purple City worth seeing if most of it's gone?
Yes — partly because of the absence. The Forbidden Purple City was the inner sanctum; what's left is foundations, a few restored halls, and a genuine sense of the scale lost in 1968. The restoration work is visible and interesting in its own right.
Can I see the tombs without a guide?
Yes, but you'll lose most of what makes them interesting. Each tomb has Nguyen-dynasty symbolism, personal history (Tu Duc's tomb was his retreat while alive; he wrote poems there), and architectural choices that need context. The combo-day ticket includes a licensed English guide — genuinely worth it.
How long does a full Hue visit take?
Minimum: citadel alone in a morning (2.5–3h). Comfortable: citadel + 2 tombs in a full day. Complete: citadel + 3 tombs + Perfume River boat + Thien Mu Pagoda over 2 days.