The Four Beauties of Vietnam and What Made Them Beautiful

23/01/2026 Paul Lee

Are you familiar with the Four Beauties of Vietnam?
In the past, beauty was not defined by appearance alone.; it was demonstrated by a combination of qualities such as character, intellect, artistic ability, and moral strength.
These four legendary women were not only stunning but also deeply connected to Vietnam’s history and destiny.
Let’s explore their stories with VIET DOVE Travel.

Table of Contents

The Four Beauties of Vietnam

Queen Ly Chieu Hoang

Queen Ly Chieu Hoang was the daughter of Emperor Ly Hue Tong and was renowned throughout her youth for her natural beauty.
As an adult, she was viewed as elegant, clever, and artistically gifted.
One of the most fascinating aspects of Queen Ly Chieu Hoang's life was when she became the first and only female emperor of Vietnamese History.
At the same time, her reign coincided with the final chapter of the Ly Dynasty, making her both a beauty and a historic figure.

Bac Cung Empress – Princess Le Ngoc Han

Princess Le Ngoc Han was a member of the royal family during the Later Le Dynasty and the wife of Emperor Quang Trung, who is considered to be one of Vietnam's greatest national heroes.
She was admired for her beauty, literary talent, and deep loyalty.
Her faithful love and emotional poems dedicated to her husband remain admired to this day.

Princess Ngoc Han in royal golden dress.

Princess An Tu

Princess An Tu was celebrated for her refined and regal beauty.
She was sent off into an arranged marriage with a Mongol general to allow time for Dai Viet to prepare a counterattack against the invaders.
Thanks to her sacrifice, Dai Viet was able to launch a successful counterattack and ultimately defeat the invaders.
While Princess An Tu was certainly a beautiful person, it was her bravery and selflessness for the sake of her country that made her even more worthy of admiration.

Princess Huyen Tran

Princess Huyen Tran will be remembered for her political marriage to the King of Champa.
Through this union, she was instrumental in establishing peace between Vietnam and Champa and was also responsible for helping to expand Vietnam's territory southward.
In the case of Princess Huyen Tran, her beauty was not just an outward quality, but also a reflection of her commitment to her duties and responsibilities, as well as her willingness to make sacrifices for the good of her nation.
Unlike many other women who were married for love, Princess Huyen Tran's marriage was based on duty and the good of her country, and not on her own desire for happiness.

Conclusion

The Four Beauties of Vietnam were admired for much more than just their beauty.
They were recognized for their knowledge, bravery, and sense of responsibility toward their country.
These women serve as reminders that beauty has traditionally been defined by how the woman affected her country's history.

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