The citadel was a large fortress that housed
the imperial palace of the Nguyen dynasty in the 18th century

Gateways in the Citadel

The Citadel is surrounded by this moat

The palace was destroyed, but some of the other
government buildings are still standing

Another gateway

A bao vendors bike, complete with steamer
Bao are the steamed dumplings seen in the display box

Shrine