Category Archives: Vietnam

Hue Imperial Citadel is part of the complex of Hue Monuments, imbued with the culture, history, and architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty, recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage in 1993. Hue Citadel is located on the northern bank of the Huong River, turning South with total land area of 520 ha. It was […]

Hue is a province on the central coast, bordering Laos, the East Sea, Quang Nam, Da Nang, and Quang Tri. Hue is famous for its poetic, calm and gentle beauty. That charm makes anyone want to travel to Hue once in their life. Coming to the ancient capital, visitors can admire the golden palaces, the […]

Dong Khanh Tomb is also known as Tu Lang – this is the mausoleum of the 9th king of the Nguyen Dynasty, one of the 7 most beautiful mausoleums in the ancient capital. Possessing unique Asian-European architecture, Dong Khanh Tomb has been recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage. It is located in Cu […]

Gia Long tomb was built on the remote and desolate Thien Tho Son mountain, located in Dinh Mon village, Huong Tho commune, Huong Tra district, Hue city. Gia Long Tomb recognized as one of the UNESCO World Heritage. Gia Long (also known as Thien Tho Lang). Tomb of the first king of the Nguyen Dynasty. […]

Minh Mang tomb is located on the Tam Tai Son mountain, Huong Tho commune, Huong Tra district, and away 12 km from Hue city center to the west. The tomb of Minh Mang is a harmonious blend of picturesque landscape and solemn architecture, which portrays the strictness and deep beliefs of the Emperor. Minh Mang’s […]

Khai Dinh tomb is one of the most unique architectural features of the royal art in Hue city. It is about 9 kilometers to the south of the city center on a steep hill on a mountain named Chau Chu, on the outskirts of Hue city. The royal tomb of Khai Dinh is a unique […]

Tu Duc tomb (also known as Khiem Lang) is one of the 7 appealing mausoleums on the outskirts of Hue imperial city. It is constructed in a beautiful valley of Duong Xuan Thuong village (Thuong Ba hamlet, Thuy Xuan commune, Hue city). Located in an immense pine valley about 8km from Hue city, Tu Duc tomb is […]

Lotus season is coming. Every year, pink and white lotuses are blossoming everywhere in Vietnam, from lakes, ponds to temples. The most popular places with lotus flowers are West Lake in Hanoi, province of Dong Thap and specially at Tinh Tam Lake inside the Imperial Palace in Hue. During Viet Nam’s imperial era, the country’s […]

Phong Nha – Ke Bang national park is known as one of the most attractive destinations in Vietnam. Every year, a lot of people come here to visit and explore its caves as well as its flora and fauna. However, not all of them know tips to have a good trip to travel to Phong […]

The only royal tomb not enclosed by a wall, the monument of Thieu Tri (built 1848) has a similar floor plan to his father Minh Mang’s tomb, but is substantially smaller. The tomb is about 7km from Hue. Born in 1807 and died in 1847, Emperor Thieu Tri could hardly expect his death at 40, […]