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Mighty boat on legendary Song Huong or
Perfume River where Nguyen emperors built pagodas
and extravagant tombs on both its sides.
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The gateway into Thien Mu or ‘Celestial
Lady’ Pagoda.
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Novices preparing for their meal at the
monastery in Thien Mu Pagoda.
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Ngo Mon Gate or Noon Gate leads into
the Imperial City at Hue Citadel.
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This small Pagoda is one of the few
remains at the Forbidden Purple City within
the Imperial City.
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All the emperor’s men - ‘mandarins in
attendance at the Court of Salutation’ in
the mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh.
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Praying to a past emperor. The photo of
Emperor Khai Dinh hangs above the altar
outside the burial chamber.
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Great craftsmanship. Intricate mosaic decorations
cover every exposed surface in the worship
hall and burial chamber of Emperor Khai
Dinh.
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Ceramic pieces making the exquisite details
were shipped from China.
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Coloured glass pieces were imported from France.
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Hue is famous for its fine cuisines fit
for emperors and empresses. The phoenix symbolizes
the empress or empress dowager.
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An emperor’s meal! Servings are in small
portions and the dragon symbolizes imperial
power.
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