Gia Long tomb is known as Thien Tho Lang. About 15 km from Truong Tien Bridge, Hue City. The tomb was built for Gia Long – 1st king of the Nguyen Dynasty (1762 – 1820) Gia Long King (reign 1802–1804) born Nguyễn Phúc Ánh or Nguyễn Ánh, was the founding
The Hue Imperial City stands as a magnificent testament to the Nguyen Dynasty, which served as the last Ancient Capital of Vietnam. Located on the north bank of Perfume River, this UNESCO World Heritage Site preserves the memory of a powerful feudal era. This site is not just a collection
In 1826, the 7th year of Minh Mang emperor reign, he ordered all the mandarins who were skilled in geomancy to find good land for the construction his tomb. It was only in 1840 that he could select the most satisfactory site and design for Minh Mang emperor as we see today.
Being a great poet and composing quite a few renowned but unpopular poems on the wonderful scenic spots of the ancient capital, Hue, in Chinese characters, Thieu Tri king was very interested in literature and set up an unofficial club of poetry. This club included 18 royal relatives and high-ranking
Da Nang city is a coastal city in the central of Vietnam, Danang known for history as a French colonial port and its long sandy beaches. It is a popular base for visiting Bana hills located in the west of the city. From Hai Van Pass we have views of Da Nang Bay
After the failure in sending Hoang Ke Viem to Quang Binh to persuade King Ham Nghi and his courtiers to surrender, the French dethroned King Ham Nghi and complied with the Tri-Residences to put Prince Chanh Mong (Lord Kien Thai’s son, the second adopted son of King Tu Duc) onto the dragon throne with
Thua Thien Hue located in the central region, Hue is blessed with a diversified terrain and stunning landscapes. Historical ups and downs of an imperial capital city also help to form a romantic Hue. You and I well know that Hue is recognized as the world’s cultural heritage. The city’s