The former imperial capital of Hue was once the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty and preserves a distinctive complex of royal architecture in the present. Passing through the Noon Gate, visitors are gradually greeted by structures such as the Imperial City, royal tombs, palaces, and temples – all adorned with glazed tiled roofs and intricately carved wooden pillars. This showcases the refined elegance of traditional Vietnamese architecture.
The former imperial capital of Hue was once the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty and preserves a distinctive complex of royal architecture in the present. Passing through the Noon Gate, visitors are gradually greeted by structures such as the Imperial City, royal tombs, palaces, and temples – all adorned with glazed tiled roofs and intricately carved wooden pillars. This showcases the refined elegance of traditional Vietnamese architecture.
Samuel An’s Vietnamese Journey: From Struggles to Screen Star Swiss actor Samuel An surprised host Dustin Phúc Nguyễn - and viewers -when he took on the challenge of dubbing a fiery jealousy scene in Vietnamese. From his early days grappling with the language to becoming a heartthrob on Vietnamese screens, this episode tracks Samuel’s impressive progress and the fun (and drama!) along the way.
In this episode of Fun Learning Vietnamese with Luan Vu, meet an American with a Vietnamese foster mother who has chosen to stay in Vietnam out of deep love for its culture and language. A fan of cải lương and fluent in three regional accents—North, Central, and South—he now teaches English and hopes to inspire cultural exchange between Vietnam and the world through language and shared traditions.
French singer Hugo, known as Huy, has lived in Vietnam for three years. In Hue, he takes a tricycle ride through the ancient city, discovering its quiet beauty, tasting local specialties, and learning Vietnamese expressions. The journey blends food, culture, and language, offering Huy a deeper connection with Vietnam and highlighting Hue’s timeless charm.
Huy, a French expatriate, has lived in Vietnam for three years and loves Bun Đậu Mắm Tôm. In Hue, he joins friends to discover local specialties, learn about cooking traditions, and improve his Vietnamese. Through food, language lessons, and cultural exchanges, Huy experiences the charm of Hue and the warmth of its people.
Stephen Vũ, a Harvard graduate living in Vietnam since 2017, takes on Vietnamese language challenges with humor and energy. Blending cultural insights, funny moments, and wordplay, he shows his passion for learning languages and connecting across cultures. His story inspires viewers to embrace lifelong learning with curiosity and joy.