Nam Giao Esplanade
Đàn Nam Giao
The round altar where Nguyen emperors worshipped Heaven. Its three tiers, square, square and round, represent humanity, earth and heaven, and it is the only complete heaven-worship altar still surviving in Vietnam.
Nam Giao Esplanade was built in 1806, among the pine forests of the southern part of the city. Its three tiers, from bottom to top square, square and round, represent humanity, earth and heaven. Every spring, the emperor performed sacrifices to Heaven here until 1945. The site consists mainly of open terraces and pine woods, with few relics, making it ideal for an early-morning walk. During the Hue Festival, the Nam Giao ceremony is reenacted. Admission is about 50,000 VND or free (check current prices), and it is on the way to Tu Duc Tomb.
Opening hours
07:00–17:30
Nearby sights
- Tu Hieu Pagoda
- Tomb of Dong Khanh
- Tomb of Tu Duc
- Vong Canh Hill
- Tomb of Thieu Tri
- An Dinh Palace
- Hon Chen Temple
- Ho Quyen Tiger Arena