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| Destinatons in The Center |
 Hoi An ancient town - the world heritage |
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 Heavenly sand beaches in Ninh Thuan, Ninh Thuan |
» Heavenly sand beaches in Ninh Thuan, Ninh Thuan
Endowed with picturesque landscapes of the broad expanses of plains, sea, mountains and hills, Ninh Thuan has the wonderful with 10km-long Ninh Chu Beach that is one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam.
Ninh Thuan also has the 38km-long Ca Tien Beach where nature remains well preserved. Coconut trees grow in long rows along the beach creating a scene of beauty that tranquilizes visitors. When the sea is smooth and calm, visitors relax and wander around the fishing village that sits behind the rows of coconut trees and talk with the hospitable, openhearted fishermen. And then there are the days when the sea is choppy, and the crashing waves pound the yielding, shifting sand, that inspire awe and respect for the sea and those who choose to make it a part of their lives.
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 Nha Trang beach - Khanh Hoa |
» Nha Trang beach - Khanh Hoa
The coastal city of Nha Trang in Khanh Hoa province, Central Vietnam, lies on the trans-Vietnam highway, 1,278km from Hanoi, and 448km from Ho Chi Minh City.
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 Long Son Pagoda, Khanh Hoa |
» Long Son Pagoda, Khanh Hoa
The Khanh Hoa Buddhist Studies Foundation originated here in 1936. The pagoda underwent further restorations in 1940, 1971, and 1975.
There is a huge white statue of Sakyamuni Buddha sitting on a lotus pedestal, which erected in 1964-1965, 24m high not including its pedestal being 14m high.
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 Hue garden houses, Hue |
» Hue garden houses, Hue
Cultural characteristics of Hue such as its cuisine, royal court music and royal architecture are being exploited effectively. Besides, the garden house is a typical and unique characteristic, contributing to the greater beauty of Hue.
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 Khai Dinh Tomb |
» Khai Dinh Tomb
Emperor Khai Dinh (1885-1925) ruled Vietnam for 9 years. His tomb took 11 years to complete. Construction began in 1920 and was completed in 1931. Under Khai Dinh, Western culture and influence began to seep into Vietnam. The king himself visited France in 1922. As a result, his tomb has many elements of Western architecture. In fact, of all the tombs, Khai Dinh's probably least resembles oriental architecture.
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 Tu Duc Tomb |
» Tu Duc Tomb
Born in 1829, Emperor Tu Duc had the longest reign of all in the Nguyen Dynasty. The King died in 1883 after 35 years on the throne. Built between 1864-1867, his tomb includes 50 monuments surrounded by a 1500m wall.
Emperor Tu Duc was an expert in eastern philosophy, history, and literature. He left 4,000 verses and 600 proses, yet during his reign he the king failed to gain the respect of the citizens. It was during the construction of his tomb that the soldiers and artisans rebeled and joined Ung Dao (a distant cousin of the king) in the attempt to overthrow the king.
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 Minh Mang Tomb |
» Minh Mang Tomb
The height of the Nguyen Dynasty was reached during the reign of Emperor Minh Mang (1820-1840). His tomb was built 12km from Hue in four years (1840-1843). The king had the plans drawn and the location chosen by the royal advisor, the mandarin Le Van Duc. The king passed away as construction commenced. His successor, the Emperor Thieu Tri sought the completion of the project.
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 The Royal Tombs of Hue, Hue |
» The Royal Tombs of Hue, Hue
The Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945) is the last of Vietnam's Royal families. In all, there were 13 kings, however, due various reasons, only seven had tombs
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 Conical hats in former imperial Hue City |
» Conical hats in former imperial Hue City
Hat-making village Phu Cam (also Phuoc Vinh) lies on the southern bank of the An Cuu River in the centre of the former imperial capital of Hue. It’s a village famous for its traditional way of making conical hats for hundreds of years.
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 Ngo Mon, Hue |
» Ngo Mon, Hue
Ngo Mon was constructed in 1833 during the reign of Emperor Minh Mang. The gate leads to the Imperial Palace and was the observation point for the Emperor to review his troops and for ceremonial use.
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 Mount Ngu Binh & Perfume River |
» Mount Ngu Binh & Perfume River
Based on the ancient practice of geomancy, the Citadel was designed and planned around the natural elements in the area north of the Perfume river. The complex faces southeast, taking Mount Ngu Binh (Royal Screen Mount) as a natural screen
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 The Citadel, Hue |
» The Citadel, Hue
he Citadel is a square enclosure with a circumference of 10,000 m, a height of 6.6 m and a thickness of about 21 cm. The center of the wall is packed with dirt while the outer shell is built with bricks.
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 Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue |
» Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue
According to legend, the people around this area used to see a vision of an old lady appearing on the hill where the pagoda now sits. Upon seeing people, she always said that someday a great leader would build a pagoda at this site to bring peace to the country. One day, when Lord Nguyen Hoang passed by this area, upon hearing the story, he ordered the construction of the pagoda in 1601. He named it Chua Thien Mu - Heavenly Lady Pagoda.
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