Good morning Vietnam！
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What does the word 'Vietnam' remind you? In my case, it is the terrible war.
In January this year, my husband offered me a trip to Vietnam. But I didn't
go with him.
This is my husband's photo journal of his 8 days' trip. He took thousand
photos, and this time we will focus on Hue alone, and show you some of
them.
I hope you will enjoy.
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| Ⅰ To Hue |
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From Da Nang to Hue, I took an express train. |
| Ⅱ Tour to the Royal Tombs |
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To see the Royal Tombs of Nguyen Dynasty, I reserved a seat on the
Open Bus.
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The Tomb of the second Emperor MinhMang was built using the natural land
form.
This place is also a park for citizens. |
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Hoang Trach Gate |
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The sepulcher of the Emperor is on the hill at the farthest zone. |
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Tomb of Khai Dinh (1916-1925)
A western style architecture. It took 12 years to build this house from
1931, under French rule. Ladder and dragon-shaped handrails.
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Stone statues in the courtyard of the tomb. |
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Mountain view from the tomb. |
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Sarcophagus of Emperor Khai Dinh |
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Tomb of Tu Duc, the 4th Emperor.
The longest reign (1847-1883).
This tomb was ready before his death, and while he was alive, it was used as his villa.
Entering the gate, we see a pond, and alongside the water, we proceed to
the building. |
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I saw Jack fruits ripening. |
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Hoa Khiem Palace |
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Xung Khiem Pavilion |
| Ⅲ Thien Mu Temple |
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Thien Mu Pagoda, built in 1601.
7 storied, octagonal shape.
This means happiness and blessing. |
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Inside the temple, I saw small monks were praying. |
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From the temple, I got on a sight-seeing boat to go back to the city. |
| Ⅳ Royal Palace |
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Nguyen Dynasty's Palace was built on the northern bank of the Huong River.
It was designed imitating the Forbidden City of China . It is surrounded
by walls and has 4 gates.
The war destroyed most of the buildings, and they are now under re-construction.
This photo is the Flag Tower. |
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The Ngo Mon Gate |
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Thai Hoa Palace
The center of the palace.
Enthronement or important ceremonies were done here. |
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The Gold Lion of Thai Hoa Palace |
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Inside of the To MieuTemple |
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The Corridor |
| Ⅴ Old city zone |
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Hue Royal Fine-Arts Museum
It was Sunday afternoon, but I saw no other guest there.
Mother-of-pearl work furniture and costumes were quite impressive. |
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Tong Hop Thwa Thien Hue Museum
In the yard, we see tanks or planes of US military at the time of Vietnam
War. |
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Tinh Gia Vien
A restaurant where you can have court cuisine. Sunday afternoon it was,
and I was embarrassed because there was no other guests. But the owner
welcomed me.
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Bonsai ( potted tree) is popular in Vietnam.
The big, well designed pot is one of the owner's prides. |
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Colorful court cuisine.
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I asked the owner to allow me taking her picture.
She changed into traditional Hue color dress and hat.
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| Ⅵ Common life |
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Outside of the castle walls, we can see common life.
Near the Dong Ba Bus terminal. |
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Vegetable market |
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Fish market |
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Common houses |
| Ⅶ New city zone |
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This district used to be French reservation.
The Hotel Saigon Morin was built in 1901 by Frenchmen. I enjoyed my stay
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From my window, I could look down the park by the river. |
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In the hotel yard, the famous Hue court music was performed. |
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The Hurong River, seen from the new city zone. |
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Truong Tien Bridge connects the old and new city zones. |
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From Hue to my next destination Hoi An, I took a two-storied bus.
The 4 hours' trip was comfortable thanks to the bed-chair.
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This time, I showed you the photos of Hue only.
Vietnam is a country of deep enchantment and interest. I hope I can visit
here once again with my wife, if she says yes. |
How did you like the photos?
I remember the movie "Good Morning, Vietnam!" very well. The
musical "Miss Saigon" was also quite impressive. "Born on
July the 4th", "Forrest Gump"........, well, I liked them.
They are all right.
But, "Apocalypse Now".....it terrified me. Even now, many years
later since I saw the movie, I remember some horrible scenes vividly, and
they kept me from visiting Vietnam with a light mind.
Maybe one day, I will have courage enough to visit Vietnam with my body-guard
husband. Then I will pray for peace at the Thien Mu Temple with the small
monks. How I wish to see them!
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