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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
From Bangkok to Krabi – Thailand
Spontaneously, we plan a three-day trip from Bangkok to Krabi, Ao Nang. Krabi lies in the Andaman Sea which we already know from a previous visit to Malaysia. We visited Lombok approx. 20 years ago. The Andaman Sea is famous for its limestone cones that rise steeply from the sea. The approximately 800 km from […]
Pak Khlong Talat – Flower Market in Bangkok
Pak Khlong Talat is Bangkok’s largest flower market. It is opened 24 hours a day and offers fresh flowers from the whole country. In addition to flowers, fruit and vegetables are also sold. Pak Khlong Talat is located at Chak Phet street and in the adjacent side streets nearby the Phra-Phutthayotfa bridge. During the time […]