Ho Quyen Tiger Arena
Hổ Quyền
A royal arena built in 1830, where Nguyen emperors watched elephants fight tigers. It is a rare surviving example of its kind in the world.
Ho Quyen Arena was built on the orders of Emperor Minh Mang in 1830. Its circular brick walls stand about 6 metres high. From the stands, the emperor and his officials watched elephants and tigers fight, the elephant symbolising royal power overcoming the evil of the tiger. The last fight took place in 1904. The site is small but well preserved, and its surroundings are peaceful. Admission is free. It lies about 2 km south of Thien Mu Pagoda in Truong Tho village, and you can cycle there along the way.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Thien Mu Pagoda
- Tomb of Tu Duc
- Tu Hieu Pagoda
- Vong Canh Hill
- Tomb of Dong Khanh
- Hon Chen Temple
- Nam Giao Esplanade
- Imperial City of Hue