Attractions Of Vietnam
Vietnam is adorned with so many great historic sites: Vestiges of the last Vietnamese dynasty, the Nguyen Dynasty, can be gazed at the seven Royal Tombs in Hue. Or have a look at the One Pillar Pagoda in Hanoi, a pagoda dedicated to Quam Am, the goddess of mercy. Vietnam also takes pride in its numerous stunning marvels of nature, such as Elephant Springs, where you can swim in natural pools � The recreation area between Da Nang and Hue is still an insider tip! Want a breathtaking experience? Climb up the scenic Hai Van Pass. It is close to Lang Co and its white beaches where you can watch fishermen at work. Moreover, the Marble Mountains near Da Nang are not to be scoffed at! They consist of five marble hills with caves and Buddhist temples.
Attractions in Hue, Central Vietnam
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Located in a narrow valley 8 km from Hue (Duong Xuan Thuong village), Tự Đức Tomb is one of the most beautifully designed complexes among the tombs of the Nguyen dynasty. Embedded in a lush pine forest, this tomb is the final resting place of
There are sources claiming that the name of the city Huế comes from “Hoà” (harmony). This could be the reason for the Nguyễn dynasty to choose Huế to be their emperor city. Lying on the bench of the Perfume River (Hương Giang) ...
Emperor Khải Định, who ruled 1916-1925, has chosen slope of Chau Chu mountain, 10 km from Hue, as the location to build his tomb. The construction of the tomb was started on 1920 and lasted for 11 years. The architecture of this tomb is ...
Among the emperor tombs in Hue, the author of this article likes the Minh Mạng Tomb the most. The Tomb is 12km from Hue, on Cam Ke Hill, on the west bank of the Perfume River and can be reached by car or – much nicer – by boat.
The Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) is the last of the Vietnamese dynasties. In total, there were 13 emperors, only seven of which had tombs however: Gia Long, Minh Mang, Thieu Tri, Tu Duc, Duc Duc, Dong Khanh and Khai Dinh. The seven imperial tombs are
The Thiên Mụ Pagoda was constructed 1601 by Nguyễn Hoàng (1525-1613), who was the ruler of southern part of Viet Nam. He followed an old legend, saying that a Holly Lady has often appeared, who predicted that one day, a popular leader of ...