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Hue

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Hue was unified Vietnam's capital from 1802 to 1945, during the rule of the emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. It was not only the political but also the cultural and religious centre. The imperial citadel used to be comparable to Beijing's forbidden city, but most of it was destroyed during the bloody fighting which followed the Tet offensive in 1968. It is still an interesting sight, as a increasing number of buildings are being restored. The imperial tombs south of the city are well preserved. Each of them is a large complex, and has a different character. The visit can be combined with a cruise along the nonchalant Perfume river. On the way, you'll pass the Thien Mu pagoda, of which the octagonal tower is one of the most famous buildings of the country. At night, traditional music concerts on a boat drifting along the river are delights to remind that Hue is considered to be Vietnam's cultural and artistic center. The complex of Hue monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Ngo Mon (noon) Gate illuminated at night. Hue, Vietnam (black and white) Ngo Mon Gate (Moon Gate), Hue citadel. Hue, Vietnam (black and white) Thai Hoa (supreme peace) palace, citadel. Hue, Vietnam (black and white) Imperial library and pond, citadel. Hue, Vietnam (black and white) Hall of the mandarins, citadel. Hue, Vietnam (black and white) Pavilion,  citadel. Hue, Vietnam (black and white) Gate, Hue citadel. Hue, Vietnam (black and white) Rush hour on the Trang Tien bridge. The numbers of cars is insignificant compared to Ho Chi Minh city. Hue, Vietnam (black and white) On the Perfume river. Hue, Vietnam (black and white) Traditional floating concert on the Perfume river. The city has remained Vietnam's artistic center. Hue, Vietnam (black and white) Thien Mu pagoda. Hue, Vietnam (black and white) Lotus flower, Thien Mu Pagoda. Hue, Vietnam (black and white) Tu Duc mausoleum. Hue, Vietnam (black and white) Main room of the temple inside the Minh Mang Mausoleum. Hue, Vietnam (black and white) Red doors of the shrine inside the Minh Mang Mausoleum. Hue, Vietnam (black and white) Khai Dinh mausoleum. Hue, Vietnam (black and white) Row of statues and in Khai Dinh Mausoleum. Hue, Vietnam (black and white) Khai Dinh tomb. Hue, Vietnam (black and white)

All text and photos © QT Luong. See conditions for use of images. There are 18 black and white pictures on this page out of 33 black and white pictures of Hue.

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