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Overview of the Cơ Hạ garden. @Collected
According to various historical documents, in the early 19th century, Cơ Hạ Street was a place for princes to study. In 1837, King Minh Mạng upgraded it to a royal garden. During the reign of King Thiệu Trị (1841 - 1847), many pavilions were added, with the most notable being the poetic Lang field surrounding the structures, known as the Four Corners Ninh Mật Hồi Lang.
The significance of the name Cơ Hạ
The name Cơ Hạ Garden is derived from 'Vạn Cơ Thanh Hạ,' meaning peace in all circumstances. The explanation for this name is that the Nguyen dynasty kings built the Cơ Hạ Garden for relaxation, scenic views, and strolls after busy and exhausting hours. Constructing Cơ Hạ Garden right next to the Imperial City also saved costs and was very convenient for moving from the inner palace to here.
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Cơ Hạ Garden
Stroll around Cơ Hạ Garden and discover the serene and intriguing beauty
Cơ Hạ Garden currently boasts nearly 600 varieties of rare ornamental plants, with 45 species collected from 56 bonsai artisans nationwide. Visiting Cơ Hạ Garden, tourists will be pleasantly surprised by the extraordinarily beautiful space featuring diverse landscapes such as mountains, rivers, palaces, pavilions, and more. In addition, there are many majestic architectural structures built magnificently.
Cơ Hạ Garden embraces a refreshing green space. @Collected
Right in the center of Cơ Hạ Garden lies a spacious lake named Minh Lake, featuring a small island with the Quang Biểu Pavilion atop. On the left of Minh Lake stands the Hoa Phong Memorial, and on the right is the Khả Nguyệt corridor. Minh Lake is adorned with a picturesque arched bridge named Kim Nghệ Ngọc Đống.
The Kim Nghê Bridge. @Mytour
Cơ Hạ Garden
Another perspective of Cơ Hạ Garden. @khamphahue.com.vn
A highlight at Cơ Hạ Garden that many tourists adore is not only the magnificent architectural structures but also the numerous rare plant species. Since ancient times, the selection of ornamental plants to decorate Cơ Hạ Garden has been meticulously chosen for aesthetic aspects such as color, posture, ecological characteristics, etc. The diversity of plants here is emphasized with a wide range from land to water, including shrubs, exotic grasses, climbing vines, lotuses, and more.
Cơ Hạ Garden possesses numerous rare plant species. @khamphahue.com.vn
Not only that, inside Cơ Hạ Garden, various common fruit-bearing trees like mango, lychee, jackfruit, banana, and even staple crops like cassava and corn are planted. This reflects the agricultural importance during the Nguyen dynasty. Gathering a wide variety of rare ornamental plants has created an incredibly beautiful natural picture for Cơ Hạ Garden.
Cơ Hạ Garden viewed from the North. @khamphahue.com.vn
Enduring various historical upheavals from the late 19th century to the early 20th century, the Nguyen dynasty dismantled many structures in Cơ Hạ Garden due to insufficient conditions for maintenance, leading to gradual deterioration of the garden. By the beginning of 2012, the Hue Ancient Capital Conservation Center made efforts to invest and gradually restore this beautiful ancient garden. During the 2014 Hue Festival, Cơ Hạ Garden was restored, becoming a significant attraction for many visitors to explore and admire.
Being within the precincts of the Hue Imperial City, visitors can combine their visit here with exploring many other famous landmarks such as Ngọ Môn Gate, Hue Imperial City, Forbidden Purple City, Trường Tiền Bridge, Dong Ba Market, etc.
Cơ Hạ Garden, Hue Imperial City. @khamphahue.com.vn
Cơ Hạ Garden
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