The peaceful atmosphere of the Perfume River makes it easy today to forget the terrible events, that happened here during the Vietnam War. Our boat travels upstream, along the citadel. On the way, some goods are delivered to another boat. A police checkpoint on a boat, inspect if the tourist boats have the prescribed licenses. […]
The Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City in Hue
The Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City are undoubtedly the main attractions in Hue. The Citadel The citadel is laid out squarely with a side length of 2.5 km and is surrounded by a 6 m high fastening wall and a 4 m deep and 23 m wide moat. 11 gates allow the access. Inside […]
Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc – Hue
The tomb of Emperor Tu Duc is located 6 km outside of Hue. Lang Tu Duc is the burial site of the 4th emperor of the Nguyen dynasty. His reign lasted of 1847-1883 and was marked by uprisings and rebellions. He pursued a policy of isolation and persecuted Christians due to their faith. This called […]
Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh – Hue
The Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh lies on the slopes of Chau Chu mountain, about 10 km southwest of the center of Hue. Khai Dinh was the 12th emperor of the Nguyen dynasty and Vietnam’s second to last emperor. He ruled from 1916 to 1925. He was not very popular among the people because he […]
Romance Hotel with Rooftop view – Hue
The Romance Hotel in Hue is a hotel this which satisfies elevated claims in every regard. It is centrally located, not far from the perfume river. Numerous restaurants can be found in the vicinity. At night the hotel is lit up in bright colors that form pretty patterns. From the roof of the hotel you […]