| The people of Hue are not only proud of their history but also of their harmonious natural landscape. Photo: Minh Anh | Unique, vibrant The Hue Imperial Citadel complex, recognized by UNESCO as a World Cultural Heritage site in 1993, comprises over 300 architectural structures including imperial palaces, tombs, temples, pagodas, and other historical relics. Remarkably, these structures in Hue have retained a relatively high degree of integrity, creating a unique architectural landscape. These relics do not stand alone but are integrated into a comprehensive urban planning scheme deeply rooted in the Nguyen Dynasty style. From the surrounding citadel walls to the main thoroughfares, the overall structure forms a complete "open-air museum" of unprecedented scale. If tangible heritage is the "backbone," then intangible heritage is the "soul" of Hue. Hue Royal Court Music – a representative intangible cultural heritage of humanity – is still performed regularly. Hue folk songs are regularly performed in concert halls or on the Perfume River. Traditional craft villages such as bronze casting, incense making, and rattan and bamboo weaving continue to exist and develop. In particular, Hue's royal and folk cuisine boasts hundreds of exquisite dishes that have been passed down and prepared daily. Traditional festivals such as the Lantern Festival, the Ao Dai Festival, and the Hue Festival have become distinctive cultural features. All of this creates a "living" cultural ecosystem, not merely artifacts in a museum. Hue's strength lies in the strong connection between its community and its heritage. Many families have lived around the historical sites for generations, becoming natural "keepers of the flame." The people of Hue are not only proud of their history but also express that value through their lifestyle, language, clothing, and daily behavior. It is this human element that makes Hue's heritage seem like a living,