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Hue Imperial City

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  Hue Imperial City – UNESCO World Heritage TABLE OF CONTENTS     hide   1.   Hue Imperial City 2.   Hue Imperial City Map 3.   How to get to Hue Imperial City? Hue Imperial City, one of the Complex of Hue Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in the city of Hue in central Vietnam. Hue was founded as the Vietnam capital city by Gia Long, the first king of the Nguyen Dynasty in 1802. It held this position for nine Nguyen dynasties until 1945. The massive complex features hundreds of monuments and ruins, such as the Forbidden Purple City, once the residence of the royal family and badly damaged during the Vietnam War, the Imperial City, royal tombs, flag tower, pagodas, temples, a library and museum. Here  Vietnam Shore Excursions  would like to share some useful information of Hue Imperial City. Hue Imperial City, Vietnam Hue Imperial City Hue, located on the banks of the Huong River, (aka the Perfume River) is about three hours north of Da Nang. Among the most impres

Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue

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  Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue City TABLE OF CONTENTS     hide   1.   Thien Mu Pagoda Overview 2.   Thien Mu Pagoda Map 3.   How to get Thien Mu Pagoda? Thien Mu Pagoda Overview Hue is the place that gathers a number of tourist attractions. However, the most ancient one would go for Thien Mu Pagoda – one of the destinations that are mentioned most when tourists  visit Hue . Not only is the pagoda taken as a symbol in myriad numbers of romantic poetries or lyrical songs, but it is also regarded as the most sacred and attractive pagoda that no visitor should miss on their  Vietnam vacation . 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. Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue City

Dong Ba Market in Hue

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  Dong Ba Market – Hue City TABLE OF CONTENTS     hide   1.   Dong Ba Market Overview 2.   Dong Ba Market Highlights 3.   Dong Ba Market Map 4.   How to get Dong Ba Market? Dong Ba Market Overview Dong Ba Market is the oldest of its kind in Hue, with hundreds of stalls selling household items, handicrafts, clothing and fresh produce at affordable prices which attract many tourists  on their  Vietnam Shore Excursions . Located on Tran Hung Dao Street, it occupies a large grey building along the northern bank of Perfume River. Look out for the large red signage that says ‘Cho Dong Ba’ (which means Dong Ba Market in Vietnamese). The market opens as early as 03:00 to cater to local market goers looking to purchase fresh seafood, fruit, and vegetables. Vegetable area in Dong Ba Market, Hue City Dong Ba Market spans almost 16,000 square metres, with several sections dedicated to fruits, seafood, clothing, meat, and handicrafts. However, many stalls aren’t arranged in an orderly fashion so yo

Tu Duc Tomb in Hue

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  Tu Duc Tomb in Hue City TABLE OF CONTENTS     hide   1.   Tu Duc Tomb Overview 2.   History of Tu Duc Tomb 3.   Architecture of Tu Duc Tomb 3.1.   Worshipping Area 3.2.   Tomb Area 4.   Best Time to Visit Tu Duc Tomb? 5.   Tu Duc Tomb Map 6.   How to Get Tu Duc Tomb? Tu Duc Tomb Overview With unique architecture and perfect harmony with the natural landscape,  Tu Duc Tomb  becomes one of the buildings that make the charming beauty of Hue. Tu Duc Royal Tomb was built in the Nguyen Dynasty, deserving to be one of the most attractive and indispensable destinations when traveling to Hue City. Let  Vietnam Shore Excursions  share more information of Tu Duc Tomb. History of Tu Duc Tomb The history of Tu Duc Tomb is associated with many names related to each historical moment. The tomb started its construction in 1864 with fifty thousand soldiers participating in. At this time, the tomb was named Van Nien Co. In order to build the tomb to stay on track in 6 years, hundreds of thousands of p

Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue

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  Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue City TABLE OF CONTENTS     hide   1.   Khai Dinh Tomb Overview 2.   History of Khai Dinh Tomb 3.   Best Time to Visit Khai Dinh Tomb 4.   Architecture of Khai Dinh Tomb 5.   Khai Dinh Tomb Map 6.   How to Get to Khai Dinh Tomb? Khai Dinh Tomb Overview Khai Dinh Tomb , officially known as the Ứng Mausoleum, is situated in Chau Chu Mountain, about 10km away from Hue city, Vietnam. The tomb is the smallest, but most costly and recent one in comparison with other tombs of Nguyen royals. It was established by Emperor Khai Dinh, the 12th Emperor of the Nguyễn Dynast, during the period from 1920 to 1931. This 11-year-to-complete tomb is located hillside and has a combination of Eastern and Western style in terms of architecture. Khai Dinh Tomb is considered one of the most worth-visiting Hue attractions. Join  Vietnam Shore Excursions  to understand more Tu Duc Tomb. History of Khai Dinh Tomb Khai Dinh became Vietnam’s  penultimate emperor from 1916 to 1925 , but was n