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Hue Images 17 images Created 16 Apr 2014

Hue was once the seat of power in Vietnam and ruled by the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. Emperor Bao Dai abdicated when Ho Chi Minh's revolutionary government took power. Hue straddles the Perfume River with the old city and the Citadel on both sides of the waterway. Much of the riverside has been turned into a pleasant promenade. Imperial tombs and the restored Imperial Citadel -a UNESCO World Heritage Site are Hue's claim to fame.
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  • Vietnamese Incense Maker in Hue - Incense is an aromatic material which puts out fragrant smoke when burned and is used for ceremonies of many religions. It is also sometimes used  for meditation.  Incense is made of plant materials and the forms differ depending on the culture and is usually made of a paste formed around bamboo sticks.
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  • Hue Citadel Procession - artists from the Hue Traditional Royal Theatre of Arts provide an extra touch of color to the Hue Citadel by parading through the grounds.
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  • The Tomb of Khai Dinh was built for the Nguyen Emperor Khai Dinh. The tomb is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture. Khai Dinh tomb's area is smaller than his predecessors but the buildings are more elaborate, mixing a number of architectural styles. The side walls are formed by the biggest sculptures of dragons in all of Vietnam.  The tomb is home to an imperial audience court with twelve stone bodyguards statue.
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  • Complex of the tomb of the King Tu Duc. Tu Duc attached importance to his final residence and the buildings and gardens around it. The various building blend into the vegetation and the reflecting ponds are in harmony with their environment.
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  • Duc Duc tomb is simpler and less grandiose than other tombs in Hue, yet it is evocative for its bucolic & undeveloped setting - free of souvenir vendors and even ticket entrance fees.  The entrance is a triple gate made of brick.  Behind, there is a courtyard decorated with parapets. In the middle of the surrounding wall is Huynh Oc house with its yellow tile roof.
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  • Truong Tien Bridge, Hue comes alive at night when the lights give a new lease of life to this dull metal structure over the Perfume River. Truong Tien Bridge has six spans with narrow pedestrian walkways on both sides. It is lit up at night, and colored by the ever-changing lights.  By day it is a rather ordinary looking 6 span bridge but serves an important function for residents of Hue as the river divides the two sides of the city.
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  • The Palace of Supreme Harmony or Throne Palace was the center for the Vietnamese Imperial court during its heyday.  It was built in 1805 by Emperor Gia Long.  The insulation at the Throne Palace enjoys cool temperatures in the summer and warm temperatures during the winter.  Anyone standing at the exact center of the palace can hear sounds from any point in the building.
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  • Palace of Supreme Harmony was the center for the Vietnamese Nguyen court built in 1805 by Emperor Gia Long the Throne Palace keeps cool in the summer and warm temperatures during the winter thanks to its insulation.
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  • Khai Dinh Ceiling Dragon - Khai Dinh Tomb was built for the Vietnamese Emperor Khai Dinh and is  is smaller than his predecessors though the buildings are more elaborate than the other imperial tombs of its era, mixing a number of architectural styles. The walls are formed by the biggest sculptures of dragons in all of Vietnam. not to mention the dragon fresco in the interior ceiling.
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  • Faded French-Colonial Architecture in Hue, Vietnam -  In order to make colonists feel more at home and at the same time to reflect its vision of imperial grandeur, the French colonial government set about building  Vietnamese cities according to European specifications.  Often painted ochre or lemon yellow, these structures are commonly government offices and little appreciated by your average Vietnamese.  In other instances, they have been tarted up by foreign owners and turned into cafes or hotels.
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  • Vietnamese Child Playing in a Field of Flowers
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  • The central town of Hue is famous for its dragon boat trips along the Huong Perfume River - visitors travel on these boats to visit the Vietnamese royal mausoleums.  Spectacular dragons are carved onto the boats' bows.  On the excursion visitors travel along the Huong River past several scenic areas of Hue, including temples, pagodas and a couple of richly decorated royal tombs.
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  • "Palace of Longevity" or Truong Sanh Residence was the home of King Tu Duc’s mother, Empress Tu Du of the Nguyen Dynasty within the Hue Citadel palace grounds. The residence contains decorative rock formations and a colorful palace gate.
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  • The grounds of the Imperial City are surrounded by walls called "the Citadel".  It is  similar in design to the Forbidden City in Beijing. The enclosure was once reserved for the Vietnamese imperial family but now the Citadel is a UNESCO World Heritage site open to all.
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  • Thien Mụ Pagoda of the Celestial Lady is a historic temple in Hue, Vietnam. The pagoda has seven storeys and is often the subject of folk rhymes about Hue.  It is regarded as the symbol or icon image of Hue.   The pagoda sits on the Ha Khe Hill and sits on the bank of the Perfume River.   Built in 1601 by order of Nguyen Hoang the de facto independent ruler of central Vietnam.  According to the royal annals, Hoang while touring the vicinity, was told of the local legend in which an old lady, known as Thien Mu "celestial lady" who foretold that a lord would come and erect a pagoda on the hill to pray for the country's prosperity.  After hearing this, Hoang ordered the construction of a temple at the site, thus the beginning of Thien Mu.
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  • Hue is well-known for its dragon boats and boat excursions along the Perfume River. Visitors cruise on these boats to visit the Vietnamese royal mausoleums and a few pagodas and temples along the way.  Spectacular dragons are carved into the boat’s bow.
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  • Hue Festival showcases art performances representing different cultures including Hue royal court music and Hue folk songs. In addition, traditional and contemporary art performances by leading art troupes from 20 countries are staged at venues inside the Citadel and other venues around the city.
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