Built in 1920 and finished in 1931, Khai Dinh tomb is one of the most unique architectural features of the royal art in Hue city. It is the resting place of 12th Emperor of Nguyen Dynasty – Khai Dinh( 1885 – 1925). It has reflected the luxurious and flashy character of Khai Dinh.
Khai Dinh Tomb is located in Thuy...
“You will be surprised! It is sooooo unique!” a friend talked to me. I just smiled and kept walking.
That was my first time here, I didn’t know what would make me surprised like what my friend said but I thought ‘Okay, just a grave of an emperor, nothing special!’
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“Come now!” I yelled.
“Don’t forget to take-note, babe.” The inspector...
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...
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...
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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...
The articles introduce a traditional village's Hue City in Vietnam. It is called Thanh Tiên traditional paper flower village.
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...
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...
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...
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...