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...
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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...
Dong Ba Market is one of the attractive destinations that visitors will not ignore when putting their feet to Hue. It has become the place containing the love of many domestic and foreign tourists. Similar to most of the other local markets, Dong Ba still keeps the traditional style of a flea market. Despite that, Dong Ba also has...
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...
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...
“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!’
“Hannah! Quickly!”
“Come now!” I yelled.
“Don’t forget to take-note, babe.” The inspector...
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...