Bao Vinh Old Town is a historic town located in the Hoa Chau ward of Hue city, Vietnam. The town is situated along the banks of the Perfume River and has a rich history dating back to the Nguyen Dynasty.
Chùa Thiên Mụ, also known as the Pagoda of the Celestial Lady, is a famous Buddhist temple located in Huong Hoa, Thua Thien Hue province, Vietnam. It is situated on the banks of the Perfume River and is one of the iconic landmarks of the city of Hue. Chua Thien Mu was built in 1601 and is one of the oldest and well-known religious buildings in the country.
Huế (formerly Thừa Thiên Huế province) is a southernmost coastal city in the North Central Coast region, the Central of Vietnam, approximately in the center of the country. After reorganization, Hue city has 40 administrative units at the commune level, including 21 wards and 19 communes.
1 Sư Liễu Quán, Trường An, Thuận Hóa, Huế, Vietnam
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Chùa Từ Đàm is a Buddhist temple located in Truong A village, Hue city, Vietnam. It was built in 1695 and was founded by Superior Monk Minh Hoang Tu Dung in 1695. The temple holds a significant place in the local Buddhist community and attracts both visitors and worshipers seeking spiritual solace.
Cầu ngói Thanh Toàn, also known as Thanh Toan tile-roofed bridge, is a historic covered bridge located in Lang Xa Bau Village, Huong Thuy District, Huế, Vietnam. Cau ngoi Thanh Toan is not only a functional bridge but also a cultural treasure that reflects the history and heritage of the local community.
The Mausoleum of Emperor Gia Long (Lăng Hoàng đế Gia Long) is located 16km from the centre of Hue, on top of the Thien Tho mountain, on the west bank of the Huong river. Construction of the tomb began in 1814 and was completed in 1820.
Hue Historic Citadel (Kinh thành Huế), located in Hue City, Vietnam, was the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. The Imperial City was built in the early 19th century during the reign of Emperor Gia Long and was designed to reflect the unique cultural and architectural traditions of Vietnam.
Nguyễn Sinh Cung, Phú Thượng, Mỹ Thượng, Huế, Vietnam
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Chùa Ba La Mật is a pagoda associated with the name of a historical figure belonging to the prestigious Nguyen Khoa family of the ancient Capital of Hue: Nguyen Khoa Luan (aka Great Master Vien Giac). The pagoda is located in Phu Hoi, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam.
Emperor Tự Đức’s tomb is located in a narrow valley in Duong Xuan Thuong village (currently Thuong Ba village, Thuy Xuan Commune, Hue City). It is one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture of the Nguyen dynasty. The tomb lies in a boundless pine forest, 8 km from Hue. Its construction started in December 1864 and finished in 1867.
Emperor Đồng Khánh was the ninth emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty of Vietnam. He reigned three years between 1885 and 1889. He was born on March 20, 1864, in Hue, the capital city of Vietnam at the time and was another adopted son of Tu Duc who usurped the throne shortly after the French gained control of Hue. The tomb of Emperor Dong Khanh is the smallest.
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 (Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh). The construction of the tomb was started on 1920 and lasted for 11 years.
Tinh Nghiem Pagoda (Chùa Tịnh Nghiêm) is a Buddhist temple located in Phu Thuong, Hue city, Vietnam. This temple serves as a place of worship and spiritual practice for local Buddhists, providing a serene environment for meditation, prayer, and community activities.
1 Đoàn Hữu Trưng, Phước Vĩnh, Thuận Hóa, Huế, Vietnam
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Phu Cam Cathedral (Nhà Thờ Chính Tòa Phủ Cam) is a prominent Catholic cathedral located in Phuoc Vinh, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam. Phu Cam Cathedral is the main cathedral of the Archdiocese of Hue, and it serves as the central place of worship and spiritual center for the Catholic community in the region.
The Hue Citadel Gate (Ngọ Môn) in Hue, Vietnam, is the main gateway to Hue City, a UNESCO World Heritage site and the former capital of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty. The gate is one of the most iconic architectural landmarks in Hue City and serves as the entrance to the Forbidden City, a space reserved exclusively for the emperor, his family, and his concubines.
Bãi biển Thuận An is a beautiful beach located in Hue city of Vietnam. It is situated along the central coastline of the country, approximately 13 kilometers east of Hue City. Thuan An Beach is known for its natural beauty, calm waters, and sandy shores. Best time to visit is summer time, from April to September.
ấp An Bằng, phường Long Hồ, Kim Long, Huế, Vietnam
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The Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang is located in an enclosed hilly area of Cam Khe village, 12 km from the centre of Hue. The construction of the tomb of Minh Mang started in 1840 and was completed in 1843.
Nam Giao Esplanade (Đàn Nam Giao) - The three-terraced heaven and earth esplanade - was constructed in 1806 where the Nguyen emperors held heaven and earth ceremonies in the spring every three years for the welfare of the country and the stability of the dynasty.
Duong Xuan Thuong III village, Thủy Xuân, Huế, Thành phố Huế
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Chùa Từ Hiếu was originally a small hut built in 1843, who was formerly recognized by royal authority as the monk of Giac Hoang Pagoda. In 1848, the pagoda was restored by monk Cung Ky with the help of the king's eunuchs and courtiers. Tu Hieu hence became a large pagoda.
Huyền Không Sơn Thượng Monastery is located in Chầm hamlet, Hương Hồ commune, Hương Trà District which is a famous monastery and a beautiful landscape of the ancient capital of Huế. This monastery belongs to Theravada Buddhism and was built by Ven. Sīlaguṇa in 1989. It is covered by an area of pine forest.
Sông Hương, also known as Hương Giang, is a picturesque river flowing through Huế, Vietnam. It originates from the Trường Sơn Mountains and is approximately 80 km long, with its most scenic section extending 30 km from Bằng Lãng to Thuận An. The river is celebrated for its emerald waters and tranquil beauty, reflecting the rich cultural heritage of the region.
