Top 3 schools & universities in Hue famous for its photogenic architecture
In addition to famous tourist attractions, Hue also owns 3 schools and universities with impressive architecture, often chosen by young people as check-in sites when coming to the city.
Built in 1896, Hue High school for the Gifted is one of the oldest high schools in Vietnam. The unique Vietnamese-French architecture and the ancient beauty of the school attract many photographers as they visit the city.
Painted in dark red, the school's eye-catching walls are famous photography backdrops for visitors. In addition to the unique walls, visitors also have a variety of check-in corners, from the large campus to many rows of green trees.
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Hue University's College of Education
Located on Le Loi Street, opposite the poetic Huong River, Hue University's College of Education is also a famous place to take impressive check-in photos.
Hue University's College of Education even becomes more popular lately as it was chosen to be the filming set in Dreamy Eyes (Mắt Biếc), a moive directed by Victor Vu. The twisted stairs, corridors, yellow walls, green garden... are the top check-in sites chosen by young people when coming here.
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Hue University's College of Foreign Languages
If you are planning to explore Hue after the Covid-19 pandemic and want to look for unusual and unique check-in points, Hue University's College of Foreign Languages definitely should be on your list. Contrary to the majestic look of the ancient capital, the school possesses modern and youthful architecture.
To have the best photoshoot here, visitors should choose trendy and vibrant outfits. Hue University's College of Foreign Languages provides hundreds of interesting backdrops, from the lake are, the colorful walls to the balcony overlooking the whole school.
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Photo: Hue University's College of Foreign Languages
Photo: Hue University's College of Foreign Languages
Photo: Hue University's College of Foreign Languages
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