In September 1840, emperor Minh Mang commanded to begin construction of Minh Mang imperial tomb. The tomb, however, has not been finished. Painfully, while the tomb was implemented, the King was sick and passed away. Emperor Thieu Tri, his successor to the throne, continued the work and completed in 1843.
Located on Cam Khe mount, Huong Tra district, Minh Mang...
Huế has never failed to flutter anyone’s hearts, no matter how many time they have been to this little yet graceful city. Huế’s beauty is felt like a young charming lady with a huge sense of romance. If it is, then they are Trang Tien bridge and Huong river that naturally beautifies this lady without any makeup.
Trang Tien...
Vong Canh Hill
If you are looking for a beautiful as well as peaceful place for your soul, Vong Canh Hill will be one of the best choices you should not miss in your trip. Far about 7km from Hue city, the Hill is covered by pine trees and daisy forest. Standing on the hill in the early morning, you...
As many may know, Hue is the former imperial capital of Vietnam. One of the most impressive highlights of the city is the Imperial Enclosure. This is the housing area of the Nguyen dynasty’s residence, palaces, and temples, located on the Southern bank of Huong river.
Ngo Mon Gate – one of the four gates to the Imperial city
“This Imperial...
Have ever wondered where should you go for summer vacation? Breathtaking view, delicious food may be the important factors for your perfect destination. Moreover, being under a high pressure from works everyday as well as living in the polluted air of the urban areas makes people nowadays prefer to be closer to nature. So in order to give peace...
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Chùa Thiên Mụ cổ kính luôn vây quanh bởi những câu chuyện thú vị, hôm nay chúng tớ sẽ kể cho các cậu về truyền thuyết xây dựng nên ngôi chùa cổ kính này. Thời Nguyễn có làng Kim Liên (Kim Long). Một ngày nọ, dân làng mơ thấy một bà già...
Thien Mu Pagoda built in 1601 is located on Ha Khe hill in Hue City. This is a rare prime location: many surrounding verdant plants, poetic Huong river in front and prolonged hills. Thien Mu Pagoda has acquired the reputation for the sacredness with the swear: if lovers visit this place, they will break up soon. We can trace...
Located about 3km away from the heart of Hue City, Bao Vinh Old Town appears very peaceful and full of nostalgia. Over 200 years ago, this place used to be a busy port town where Chinese and Macau merchant ships came here for trading and exchange of goods. Visiting Bao Vinh, you seem to be back in time to...
The articles introduce a traditional village's Hue City in Vietnam. It is called Thanh Tiên traditional paper flower village.
Khai Dinh tomb is known as one of the most splendid palaces in Viet Nam. Here, we will contemplate a beauty that is a mixture of the Eastern and Western architectural styles, which creates a new and strange for viewers. It also brings the feeling of solemnity and mysteriousness of the artworks. The typical artwork is three large murals...