Located at the prime location that facing the romantic Perfume River, An Hien Garden House is considered to be the most beautiful garden home in Hue city. Besides the famous architecture of the citadel, royal palaces, pagodas. An Hien garden still retains its own beauty of both noble aristocratic and traditional folk colors. Over a century of existence, it is still intact both in terms of the landscape and architecture. Let’s take a trip to this interesting place with Hue scooter rental and admire an unique corner of the old capital.
An Hien Garden House
Location and history An Hien Garden House
The Garden House is in the north of Perfume River, 58 Nguyen Phuc Nguyen Street, Xuan Hoa Village, Huong Long Commune, Hue City. With the conveninet Hue motorbike rental, you just take 15 minutes to get here by going along the river.
An Hien Garden House Location
Being considered as one of the most famous gardeners in Hue, An Hien was built in the late 19th century. At first, the house belonged to the 18th Princess of King of Duc Duc. In 1920, An Hien was under the management of Mr. Tùng. In 1936, Nguyen Dinh Chi was the owner of the house sold by Tung Le. In 1940, Nguyen Dinh Chi died and left the garden for Mrs. Dao Thi Xuan Yen (his wife) management. She was also the longest owner of An Hien garden as made it growed stronger. Although it has survived for more than a century, the architectural space of the house retains its ancient character so far.
What to see at An Hien Garden House?
First of all, An Hien garden house is now almost square and has an area of 4,608 square meters. Its view heads to the south with a horizontal Perfume river front, including many large and small civilized architectures. Also, it’s the typical traditional architecture of Hue and Viet Nam.
Furthermore, the entrance to An Hien is a small porch built with brick mortar. Along the entrance are two rows of white plum trees knit together that soaring and shading. Turning left is a rectangular lake that covered almost by lilies, lotuses and other plants.
In addition, the main architect of An Hien Garden is a 3-room, 2-roof house that located almost in the center and is sculpted exquisitely. Especially, the whole frame structure in the house is made of wood. The patterns, engraved carvings exquisite around the main column inside. The roof tiles are paralyzed in many layers, in the middle of the roof top is shaped lotus. In particular, the antique furniture in the house is always neat and tidy. Therefore, discovering An Hien garden is for sure to be one of the most unforgettable things as returning to romantic Hue city.
Another, they believed that the big front door of the An Hien Garden will prevent bad things from entering the house.
Motorbike – the best way to explore An Hien Garden House
The convenient location of An Hien garden house gives tourist many ways to get here and the best one if by motorbike. Hue motorbike rental will provide you the cheapest, strongest, most stable and support for your trip. Also, Hue motorbike tour full day is an ideal choice for you as our friendly tour guide and supporters are ready. Let’s take a trip and we are ready for the memorable trip with you!
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