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Q1: WHY SHOULD YOU GO TO HUE?
A1: Hue is chock full of historic sights to see, starting with the Imperial Citadel, similar to the Forbidden City in Beijing, drawing most travellers in for at least a day. The emperor’s ancient tombs, located right in the middle of a beautiful forested area, are another mecca for history buffs. This intricate tomb site is almost like a maze, excellent for wandering around on a nice day.
Of course, there’s no better way to break up a day of sightseeing than relaxing with an authentic Vietnamese meal, which Hue does quite well. Strings of restaurants line the streets, and food markets like Dong Ba are jam packed with stalls selling everything from sour shrimp to beef vermicelli.
All in all, Hue is the perfect combination of history and culture; we love the vibe and countless tour options..
Q2: WHEN TO GO TO HUE?
A2: Picking the right time to visit can make or break your trip. Unless you love basking in some serious heat, plan to visit from October to March. While you might face some light rain during those months, you’ll likely find it refreshing, with temperatures mostly hovering between 20-30 degrees Celsius.
If your schedule will put you in this part of the country during the summer months, come prepared for temperatures in the high 30s. While you’ll have the benefit of clear skies on most days, you’ll also be experiencing some oppressive heat. If this is the case, wear light, moisture wicking clothes, and bring an umbrella to block the sun. Plan to take frequent breaks indoors, and always carry a water bottle..
Q3: WHAT FOOD IS HUE FAMOUS WITH?
A3: The history of Hue isn’t only found near the walls of the Citadel; a number of authentic meals served up across the city offer another window into the past.
One of our favourites is bun bo – a soup that can be found in both restaurants and the homes of locals who welcome hungry diners at night. This soup, similar to pho, comes packed with a long list of Vietnamese ingredients and is so popular that even food stalls and markets keeps their stocks supplied. Ingredients like congealed pig blood might scare wary travellers away, but for those willing to break outside of their comfort zone, we suggest adding Bun Bo to your list of must haves..
Q4: HOW TO GET AROUND IN HUE?
A4: Knowing the best way to navigate Hue is something that will make any trip a whole lot easier. While there are a number of ways to get from point A to point B, one thing we don’t recommend is renting a car. Getting into an accident due to the widespread reckless driving isn’t worth the convenience factor.
Instead, opt for easier methods like renting bicycles or hiring taxis. Bikes can be found all over the city for around VND22,000 (USD1) per day. Alternatively, metered taxis usually run less than that same cost per mile. We do advise making sure a taxi is metered before getting in to avoid any scams, though..
Q5: IS HUE SAFE?
A5: Any smart traveller knows to be aware of safety concerns when travelling somewhere new; fortunately for visitors of Hue, there’s not much danger to be had. As with any city, it’s always smart to stay in lit and crowded areas, but Hue doesn’t tend to experience much serious crime. The main thing to watch out for is petty theft, so be sure to keep your belongings packed up, close by, and within reach. Especially in the crowded markets, don’t let wallets or purses become an afterthought. Beyond that, enjoy exploring and trust your gut..
Q6: WHERE IS HUE?
A6: Hue city is the provincial city of Thua Thien Hue. The North and the West borders Huong Tra town, the South borders Huong Thuy town, the East borders Huong Thuy town and Phu Vang district. Located on both sides of the Huong River, north of Hai Van Pass, 112 km from Da Nang, 14 km from Thuan An beach, 14 km from Phu Bai international airport and 50 km from Chan May deep-water port..
Q7: WHAT’S THE WEATHER LIKE IN HUE?
A7: The climate is in the tropical monsoon region, transitional from the equatorial to the interior of the monsoon, influenced by the transitional climate between the North and the South of our country.
Thermal regime: Hue city has a hot dry season and a wet wet season. The average annual temperature in the plains is around 24 ° C – 25 ° C.
+ Hot season: from May to September, influenced by the southwest wind so it is hot and dry, high temperature. The average temperature of the hot months is from 27 ° C – 29 ° C, the hottest month (May, June) temperature can be up to 38 ° C- 40 ° C.
+ Cold season: From October to March next year, affected by the northeast monsoon so it rains heavily, it is cold. The average temperature in the cold season in the plains is 20 ° C – 22 ° C..
Q8: WHERE TO GO IN HUE?
A8: Dai Noi Hue, Tomb of Tu Duc, Tomb of Khai Dinh, Tomb of Minh Mang, Tom of Dong Khanh, Tomb of Thieu Tri, Museum of Royal Antiques, Dien Hon Chen, Cung An Dinh,….
Q9: WHAT’S ARE TOMB OF KING IN HUE?
A9: The architecture of Tu Duc tomb reflects the poet-Emperor’s romantic nature, evokes pleasant surprise, creates much literary and art inspiration, makes strong impression on sightseers and art inspiration, makes strong impression on sightseers, and arouses in them deep sympathy.
Tomb of Tu Duc
Open time:
+ Summer: from 6:30 to 17:30
+ Winter: from 7:00 to 17:00
Entrance fee:
Vietnamese guests: Adults: VND 55,000; Children: VND 10,000.
Foreign visitors: Adults: VND 80,000; Children: VND 20,000
Khai Dinh tomb has been classified as a work of “neo – classicism” in Vietnam’s history of fine arts and really a place where “mourning smile”.
Khai Dinh mausoleum
Open time:
+ Summer: from 6:30 to 17:30
+ Winter: from 7:00 to 17:00
Entrance fee:
Vietnamese guests: Adults: VND 55,000; Children: VND 10,000.
Foreign visitors: Adults: VND 80,000; Children: VND 20,000
Minh Mang tomb
Open time:
+ Summer: from 6:30 to 17:30
+ Winter: from 7:00 to 17:00
Entrance fee:
Vietnamese guests: Adults: VND 55,000; Children: VND 10,000.
Foreign visitors: Adults: VND 80,000; Children: VND 20,000
Dong Khanh Tomb is pretty, delicate and bears to some extent the cross – cultural stamp of European and Asian civilizations in late 19th-early 20th centuries.
Dong Khanh Mausoleum
Open time:
+ Summer: from 6:30 to 17:30
+ Winter: from 7:00 to 17:00
Entrance fee:
Vietnamese visitors: VND 30,000
Foreign visitors: VND 40,000
Rich decorative motifs on wood and stone form are diversified designs in bas-relief with deeply carved and sharp lines.
As nature-loving disposition of the Emperor when he was still alive, the tomb harmonizes well with the landscape of which view from the tomb seems almost unobstructed.
Thieu Tri Mausoleum
Open time:
+ Summer: from 6:30 to 17:30
+ Winter: from 7:00 to 17:00
Entrance fee:
Vietnamese visitors: VND 30,000
Foreign visitors: VND 40,000
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Q10: INFORMATION ABOUT MUSEUM OF ROYAL ANTIQUES IN HUE?
A10: Hue Imperial Antiques Museum was established in 1923 with the original name of Musée Khai Dinh (Khai Dinh Museum) – one of the first museums in Vietnam. This is a place to store and display ancient Hue antiques collection, mostly originating from the Nguyen court such as: porcelain collection, collection of French pottery, collection of royal costumes, collection of seals, collecting musical instruments used in sacrifices, collecting mirror pictures, collecting lacquered and lacquered wooden furniture, collecting princess guns from the Nguyen and Nguyen kings. In addition, the museum also has a collection of unique and diverse Champa sculptures. The Long An Palace, the main display of the Museum, is one of the most beautiful royal architectural buildings in Vietnam today and one of the UNESCO-designated monuments as a World Cultural Heritage in 1993.
Open time:
+ Summer: from 6:30 to 17:30
+ Winter: from 7:00 to 17:00
Entrance fee:
Vietnamese visitors: VND 30,000
Foreign visitors: VND 40,000.
Q11: INFORMATION ABOU HON CHEN TEMPLE IN HUE?
A11: Hon Chen Palace has been associated with the spiritual life of Hue people for many generations. This is also the only temple in Hue with a unique combination of royal etiquette and folk beliefs. Coming to Hon Chen Palace, visitors will have the opportunity to admire an ancient architecture on the Perfume River, and at the same time learn about the religion, history, culture and people of Hue.
Hon Chen Temple
Open time:
+ Summer: from 6:30 to 17:30
+ Winter: from 7:00 to 17:00
Entrance fee:
Vietnamese visitors: VND 30,000
Foreign visitors: VND 40,000.
Q12: INFORMATION ABOUT AN DINH PALACE IN HUE?
A12: Located by the bank of An Cuu canal, An Dinh palace used to be the private residence of Nguyen Phuc Buu Dao (later the king Khai Dinh). This construction was renovated in modern style between 1917-1919 and officially became the residence of the crown-prince Vinh Thuy (later Bao Dai king).
An Dinh Palace
Open time:
+ Summer: from 6:30 to 17:30
+ Winter: from 7:00 to 17:00
Entrance fee:
Vietnamese visitors: VND 30,000
Foreign visitors: VND 40,000.
Q13: DO YOU HAVE SOME INFORMATION ABOUT THIEN MU PAGODA IN HUE?
A13: Located beside the picturesque Huong River, Thien Mu Pagoda, with its ancient architecture, adds its charm to this beautiful natural setting. The sound of Thien Mu bell is like the soul of Hue, ever resounding over the Huong River flow winding its way in front of the Citadel to the sea, resonating in the hearts and minds of the people and of visitors to Hue, the ancient capital.
The Pagoda is surrounded with a garden of flowers and plants that are carefully tended every day. There is a bonsai of the ancestor of Vietnam Tuong (Classical drama), Dao Tan, situated next to the car left in 1963 by the Superior Buddhist monk, Thich Quang Duc, before burning himself to protest the policy of Ngo Dinh Diem regime in suppressing Buddhism. At the end of the garden is the Tower of the Superior Buddhist monk Thich Don Hau, a famous head of Thien Mu Pagoda who devoted his whole life to the promotion of Buddhism and the good of society..
Q14: IS HUE MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS WOTH IT?
A14: (located in Long An Palace, the most beautiful palace in the Nguyen Dynasty’s palace system) is a showcase of antique collections, crowns and accessories of the Nguyen Dynasty kings. The architecture is kept in a beautiful royal court.
Address: No. 3, Lê Trực street, Huế city, Thừa Thiên Huế province.
The campus of the Museum is 6,330m2, the main building is in the middle of an area of 1,185m2 and some auxiliary houses are used for storing antiques and gardens..
Q15: NICE PLACE TO SEE POETIC HUE?
A15: Hue is famous for many natural landscapes, including Vong Canh hill, located in the south of Hue city. Vong Canh Hill is considered as a park serving walking activities, sightseeing, relaxing, combining road and waterway tours along the Huong River for city residents and visitors from everywhere.
Standing on Vong Canh hill, visitors get an overview of many ancient monuments and wonderful views in a large natural space. Visitors can see the Minh Mang Tomb, Hon Chen Palace, Khai Dinh Tomb, Tu Duc Tomb, Thieu Tri Tomb, Dong Khanh Tomb, etc., which are tombs of the Nguyen kings.
If you come to Vong Canh hill at the dawn or at sunset, visitors will admire the beautiful moments of nature. It may be the moment when the mist disappears on the hill to make room for the sun to welcome the new day. It may be the moment when the sun appears to cover the pine forest with a red color.
And, it could be a moment of sunset bringing a warm, romantic space on Vong Canh hill. Vong Canh Hill will definitely bring you many memorable experiences..
Q16: FAMOUS MOUNTAINS IN HUE?
A16: Ngu Binh mountain: Along with Huong river, Ngu Binh mountain is the second gift of the creation to create the charming landscape of Hue tourism. For a long time, this beautiful mountain and the blue Perfume river have become a symbol of Hue’s nature. From the mountain, you can zoom out to see the famous landmarks and romantic natural surroundings.
Bach Ma Mountain: 60km from Hue city. Bach Ma Mountain is famous for its spectacular streams and waterfalls. Like Do Quyen waterfall 400m high, summer days, on both sides of the waterfall, Do Quyen flowers explode like two giant silk carpets. In the center of the resort is Silver waterfall 10m high and 40m wide. Standing on the summit of Bach Ma Mountain, visitors can also capture the splendid panoramic view of Hai Van Pass, Tuy Van Mountain, Cau Hai Lagoon and the shimmering lights of Hue City at night..
Q17: WHAT ARE FAMOUS, BEAUTIFUL BEACHES IN HUE?
A17: Lang Co Beach, Thuan An Beach, Canh Duong Beach: The peaceful beaches of Hue are always in the top of the most beautiful beaches in Central Vietnam, where many tourists from Hue..
Q18: I HEARD ABOUT LAP AN LAGOON IN HUE, IS IT OK?
A18: Lap An Lagoon: About 70 km south of Hue, at the foot of Hai Van Pass, nature has bestowed on Lap An Lagoon a winding road running around the lagoon like a soft silk strip. Here, there is a species of aquatic species known as “specialty”, “pearl of heaven” … that is oysters. Do not know ever since, people here know how to take advantage of broken rubber tires to catch oysters. Lap An Lagoon is the most beautiful in the afternoons, has made many tourists bewildered, and if not in time to shoot, everyone wants to look to record many beautiful moments of nature..
Q19: IS ELEPHANT STREAM IN HUE REALLY HAVE ELEPHANT?
A19: Sadly we don’t have real elephants there 🙂
Elephant Stream:
60 km south of Hue, across Thua Luu, Loc Tien commune, Phu Loc district, visitors will come to Voi stream, a stream with many large waterfalls flowing under a virgin forest. The spring is named as Suoi Voi, because there is a rock shaped like an elephant dropping a tap to drink water at the foot of the waterfall. There is also a lake called Dam Voi, this is a natural swimming pool about 30 m² wide, over 2 m deep, between two waterfalls. The cool blue lake is visible to the bottom..
Q20: FAMOUS BRIDGES IN HUE?
A20: Thanh Toan Tile Bridge
The Thanh Toan tile bridge is a wooden rainbow spanning a ditch in Thanh Thuy Chanh village, about 8 km southeast of Hue city. This is a wooden bridge classified as rare and has the highest artistic value among the ancient bridges in Vietnam. Thanh Toan tile bridge is the ideal place for young people who like to take photos with a nostalgic direction.
Trang Tien Bridge
Trang Tien Bridge (also known as Truong Tien Bridge) crosses the Perfume River with soft, flexible curved spans and is one of the typical symbols of the ancient capital of Hue. Trang Tien Bridge is also associated with more than 100 years of history and witnessed many ups and downs of national history. Today, the bridge is installed with a modern lighting system, every time the evening falls, it shines brightly and colorful..
Q21: WHAT ABOUT HUE CITADEL?
A21: Hue Citadel is the common name of Hoang Thanh and Forbidden Purple City (Tu Cam Thanh), located on the north bank of Huong River. If it was formerly known as the political center of the Nguyen feudal dynasty, now, Dai Noi is a famous sights of Hue.
Address: located on the North bank of Hương River, in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. Hue
Opening hours: from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm daily.
Ticket price: VND 120,000 / tourist Vietnam, VND 150,000 / international guest
Hue Citadel consists of two parts: Hoang Thanh and Forbidden Purple City (Tu Cam Thanh)
Hue Citadel is a manifestation of the crystalline art and the sympathy between nature, environment and people. Stepping out of the ancient space of Dai Noi, Hue will still captivate visitors with the dreamy, peaceful scenery that only this place has. The beautiful landscapes here will make visitors fascinated and remember the ancient land..
Q22: TELL ME ABOUT HUONG RIVER IN HUE?
A22: As a symbol and also the pride of the people of Hue, the Huong River is gentle as a long, soft silk strip between Hue. The Perfume River is emerald green, crystal clear, reflecting the view of the poetic city under the calm water and sparkling in the sun. How many artists when cruising to admire the peaceful Huong Giang and listen to traditional Hue folk songs here have found a great source of inspiration to compose immortal poems..
Q23: A TRADITIONAL MARKET IN HUE?
A23: Dong Ba Market
Dong Ba Market is the largest and the oldest shopping place in Hue city. Dong Ba Market is associated with hundreds of years of history of the Nguyen Dynasty. Today, the market is not only a shopping place for urban residents but also a place many tourists visit to buy souvenirs for relatives and friends for an exciting Hue trip..
Q24: TOP PAGODAS IN HUE?
A24: Thien Mu Pagoda, Tu Dam Pagoda, Bao Quoc Pagoda, Tu Hieu Pagoda, Huynh Khong Son Thuong Pagoda, Truc Lam Banh Ma Monastery.
Q25: WHAT ARE TOP MUSEUMS IN HUE?
A25: Ho Chi Minh museum, Porcelain Museum of the Nguyen Dynasty, Hue Museum of Royal Fine Arts.
Q26: IS IT OKAY TO GO TO QUOC HOC HUE HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE GIFTED?
A26: Yess. The school was built on the foundation of the Palace of Water Teachers (a place to train waterway troops of the Nguyen Dynasty) on the southern bank of the Huong River. At first the school was only thatched cottages, until 1914, the cottages were replaced with two rows of brick-built, solid-tiled houses in Western Europe style and this architecture has been maintained to this day.
This is considered a favorite Hue tourist destination for those who like the old but unique style, with the vivid red pictures typical of Hue Quoc Hoc..
Q27: WHERE TO GO IN HUE TO MAKE “NON LA”?
A27: Non la-making is a long-standing traditional craft in Hue. One of the famous places of hat making up to now is Phu Cam belonging to Phu Cam hat village
Phu Cam village is also known as Phuoc Vinh ward, right in the heart of Hue city, on the south bank of An Cuu river, Thua Thien – Hue province. Hue cones and Phu Cam hats were beautiful in appearance, elegant in color, thin as light as fluorescent, illuminating the light clearly showing the paper carvings of Hue landscape with the poem embedded in the two leaf layers.
Address: Phuoc Vinh Ward, Hue City, Thua Thien Hue.
Q28: BACH MA NATIONAL IS WORTH IT?
A28: Come to Bach Ma National Park – to immerse yourself in the immense nature.
With a bit of cold, the dreamy white of the foggy constant hangs into the wild nature with a series of old trees in this pristine national park. Occasionally the sound of birds, langurs rubbing their feet, squirrels, gazelles. Walking in the mist to breathe the fresh air in the beginning, the more the heart loves the more wonderful nature.
With a combination of trekking through the forest, exploring the intact forest of a diverse and pristine ecosystem. Cloud hunting is also a wonderful experience thought only in the northwest area, in Bach Ma with the system of ancient villas left over from the French period..
Q29: WHAT IS PRINCESS HUYEN TRAN TEMPLE?
A29: Huyen Tran Cultural Center – Princess Huyen Tran Temple is a special spiritual tourist destination that attracts many tourists to visit and sightseeing. With a space of up to 28.5 hectares, Huyen Tran Cultural Center is a complex of temples, shrines and shrines with a unique landscape system. Coming here, visitors can enjoy the fresh air, learn culture and offer incense for gratitude – peace, luck.
Address: 151 Thien Nhai, An Tay, Hue
Phone: 0234 3931 458.
Q30: WHAT IS THE SUITABLE TIME TO VISIT HUE?
A30: The rainy season in Hue starts from May and lasts until November, which is the peak time of storms and floods, so it is necessary to monitor the weather before making the trip. Although Hue does not have a clear winter like the Northern provinces, the temperature is not high, it may be lower than 10 degrees.
According to many self-sufficient travel experiences in Hue, the best time for a tour is at the time of the season: between spring – summer and autumn – winter.
April – May: This time has a temperate climate, pleasant, suitable for all fun activities. Not to mention that every 2 years, Hue Festival is held at the end of April to honor cultural heritage and promote tourism. If traveling to Hue at this time, your trip will be guaranteed to be 200% complete..
Q31: WHEN TO VISIT LY SON ISLAND?
A31: Ly Son has two distinct seasons: the rainy season (lasting from September to February next year) and the dry season (lasting from March to August). The best time to visit Ly Son Island is:
From June to September, the weather is quite nice and sunny, suitable for going to the beach
Ly Son garlic season began to be planted in September and harvested around early December
The feast of longing for Hoang Sa soldiers took place on March 18-19-20 (lunar calendar).
Q32: WHERE TO VISIT IN LY SON ISLAND?
A32: To Vo Gate, Hang pagoda, Duc pagoda, Thoi Loi peak, Small Island, Cau Cave, Hon Mu Cu, Garlic field, .
Q33: WHAT’S IN TO VO GATE IN LY SON ISLAND?
A33: To Vo Gate – the most beautiful natural lava arch in Vietnam about 2.5m high is a destination you cannot miss when visiting Ly Son Island. From the main jetty into the welcome gate of Ly Son, turn left and follow the small road to near Phan Pagoda, you will see a small ledge lying close to the sea. From To Vo Gate, looking to the South is a rich fishing village of fishermen on the island. Catching the sunset at To Vo Gate is an interesting experience you should try.
Do not be disappointed if you see the Archway, this place is quite small, not shimmering like in the picture and always crowded..
Q34: WHAT IS HANG PAGODA IN LY SON ISLAND?
A34: Hang Pagoda is located in the northeast of Thoi Loi mountain – the highest mountain of the five mountains is the evidence for the volcanic eruption on this island. The road to Hang pagoda was climbing along the edge of the sea, through many stone steps that were cut by the hands of the people. In front of Hang Pagoda, on a vertical cliff about 20m high, carved with 4 Chinese characters, painted in yellow “Thien Khong Thach Tu” as to inform visitors that there is a temple in this cave. Inside the temple, visitors will feel like they are falling into a fairy realm..
Q35: WHAT’S IN DUC PAGODA IN LY SON ISLAND?
A35: The pagoda is located halfway up the side of Gieng Tien mountain, visitors have to cross over 100 steps to follow the ridge to reach Duc Pagoda.
Located in the lobby of the pagoda temple landscape is the statue of Quan The Am 27 meters high, leading to the ancient temple located deep in the mountains. Chuc Pagoda is also known as the temple without monks, according to the legend of the Buddhists, Quan The Am used to dwell here, keeping the islanders peaceful so as to avoid natural disasters..
Q36: WHAT IS THOI LOI PEAK IN LY SON ISLAND?
A36: If you want to admire the whole of Ly Son island, you go to Thoi Loi peak – the highest peak of Ly island (149m). On the crater has been inactive for 2.5 million years, currently on the top of the mountain there is a freshwater lake with a volume of 30 000 m3 that provides all fresh water for both Big Island and Little Island..
Q37: WHERE IS LITTLE ISLAND IN LY SON ISLAND?
A37: Baby Island, also known as An Binh Island as the name suggests, has a very small area. Baby Island has a beautiful beautiful beach with fine white sand, surrounded by high cliff bow, and waves.
From Big Island every day there are relatively many trains to Little Island, ships usually depart in the morning and come back in the afternoon. If you have a large group of people can rent a boat to the island to take initiative. Renting a private boat has the advantage that you can go anytime, regardless of the train time. In the evening, you can take a tent to sleep on the small island, light a campfire; Make an appointment in the morning to get back early and return to the mainland.
On Baby Island, you can take a walk around the island to visit the beautiful scenery, the garlic fields, to the beach at the end of the island and then return to the pier to rest and eat and drink..
Q38: WHERE IS CAU CAVE IN LY SON ISLAND?
A38: Hang Cau (located in Dong hamlet, An Hai commune, at the foot of Thoi Loi mountain to the northeast) is eroded by waves and sea breeze, “deeply carved” into the mountain bed and formed thousands of years ago from lava. It takes about 15 minutes to move from the district center to Hang Cau. The air here is very fresh, the wind is blowing beautifully and the picture of a wild is poetic and majestic landscape.
Sea water is also very strange to here. Standing on the edge of the cliff near the edge of the sea, a group of fish swimming in the water can be seen to a depth of several meters. And this is also a place for bathing very interesting. Because in addition to just soaking in the cool water to calm the winds of the island, you can also dive to watch corals, observe the swimming sea creatures..
Q39: WHERE IS HON MU CU IN LY SON ISLAND?
A39: Mu Cu is in the east of Ly Son island, 3.2 km from the center of the district close to the docking area of Hai An boats. Mu Cu, located close to Big Island, is the smallest and uninhabited island. You can watch the sunrise at the island of Cu Cu..
Q40: WHAT’S FACINATING ABOUR ANCIENT HOUSE IN LY SON ISLAND?
A40: The system of ancient houses in Ly Son is very unique, characterized by a fishing village of sea people, each house has the spirit of the “mighty Hoang Sa” teams.
Most of the ancient houses on Ly Son Island are churches of clans attached to the existence of the Hoang Sa army. From the early days of exploring this pristine island, his ancestors bought wood, hired workers from the mainland to the island, built houses. Ancestor has added a layer of soil between the two roofs to reduce the heat radiation from the sun, helping the house to stay airy in the summer and also warmer in the winter..