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Visit Quoc Hoc Hue School

Vinh Ninh Ward, Hue city, Thua Thien Hue province, VietNam

Quoc Hoc Hue School is an extremely attractive destination for enthusiasts who are passionate about “virtual living”. Let’s pocket all the experience of visiting this famous check-in place with Vinpearl!

Hue National SchoolThe most prestigious high school in Hue (Photo: @irl.yolo)

Quoc Hoc Hue School  is a place not to be missed in the journey to discover  Hue tourism . This place possesses the quiet, poetic beauty typical of the ancient capital. The school has existed for more than 100 years and is a witness to many ups and downs in the heroic history of the Vietnamese nation.

1. Where is Quoc Hoc Hue School?

  • Address:  No. 12 Le Loi Street, Vinh Ninh Ward, City. Hue, Thua Thien Hue Province

Quoc Hoc School is also known as Quoc Hoc High School for the Gifted. The school is located on the romantic Perfume River and right in the heart of the ancient Hue city. Quoc Hoc Hue School stands out with its brilliant red painted gate on the bustling main road.

Hue National SchoolThe school has beautiful architecture (Photo: VOV)

2. Learn the history of Quoc Hoc Hue School

The school has more than 120 years of history and is one of the 3 oldest schools in Vietnam. Quoc Hoc Hue School  is the “birthplace” of many Vietnamese talents such as President Ho Chi Minh, General Secretary Pham Van Dong, historian Dao Duy Anh, General Vo Nguyen Giap, Doctor Dang Van Ngu…

Hue National SchoolThe oldest school in Vietnam (Photo: VOV)

History of Quoc Hoc School:

  • On October 23, 1896, Quoc Hoc Hue School was built at the request of King Thanh Thai. The original name was Phap Tu Quoc school and a place specializing in teaching French to primary school students. After that, the school also taught both Confucian and Quoc Ngu characters.
  • From 1896 – 1936, the school changed its name to Quoc Hoc School.
  • From 1936 – 1954, the school changed its name to Khai Dinh High School.
  • From 1955 – 1956, the school changed its name to Ngo Dinh Diem High School.
  • In 1956, on the 60th anniversary of its establishment, the school changed its name to Quoc Hoc school.
  • After that, the school was remodeled according to the French architecture of the 20th century and has been preserved until now.

Hue National SchoolThe school is a beautiful architectural work (Photo: Collectibles)

3. Discover unique French architecture at Quoc Hoc Hue School

Quoc Hoc School is an architectural heritage bearing the imprint of France in the early twentieth century. This is one of the most beautiful schools in Vietnam and the most beautiful building in Hue.

Visiting the school, you will be extremely impressed with the dark red gate and fence – a characteristic of Asian influences. Quoc Hoc Hue School is located on an extremely spacious campus between four busy streets. The buildings are interwoven with shady green gardens. 

Hue National SchoolExquisite beauty from every small detail (Photo: VOV)

The feature of architecture at Quoc Hoc Hue School is a harmonious blend between ancient French architecture and decorative lines with Asian beauty. The buildings all have wide porches, tiled roofs, thick walls and shutter-glass windows. In the center is the hall house with a beautiful opposite layout. 

Hue National SchoolVisiting Quoc Hoc school is the most attractive experience in the country of capital (Photo: tuananh_3011)

4. Check-in Quoc Hoc Hue school is as beautiful as the West sky

Quoc Hoc School is one of the  beautiful photography locations in Hue  that is loved by many people. You will easily choose a very beautiful background to have a super beautiful photo set at school.

From the school yard, tile roof, red wall to the classroom rows are extremely harmonious and poetic. The scene brings you back to the early years of the twentieth century. Standing in any position, you will also get an impressive photo.

Hue National SchoolA “virtual living” paradise in Hue (Photo: @duongbaoha)

5. Notes when visiting Quoc Hoc School in Hue

Some special notes when visiting the school:

  • It is not always possible to visit the school because in addition to being a check-in point, this place still serves the purpose of teaching. If on a weekday, the school is only open to visitors in the afternoon. If on Sunday, the school is open all day for visitors to visit. 
  • Dress to enter the school should be polite, avoid revealing to match the health of the pedagogical environment.
  • The most popular shooting angles are trees, brick walls, school gates, corridors, stone benches and stairs.

Hue National SchoolCheck in Quoc Hoc Hue School (Photo: @melia.la_)

In addition to Quoc Hoc School, there are many other attractive places in Hue that you cannot help but visit. Notable highlights include  Thien Mu PagodaHue CitadelTrang Tien Bridge , etc. Don’t forget to enjoy the superb cuisine with  delicious Hue specialties  such as:  Hue noodle soup ,  Hue beef noodle soupmussel rice ,  etc. Hue filter cake

 

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