Hue imperial city Archives

May 14, 2020 No Responses

Vietnam’s former imperial capital Hue is an enchanting sight at sunset

Sunset in Hue is a peaceful, poetic scene. As the sun drops behind the mountains, its beams shine upon the glistening waters of Huong (Perfume) River. Vietnam’s former imperial capital Hue is an enchanting sight at sunset: Nestled along the...

April 21, 2020 No Responses

Lotuses adorn the ancient town of Hue in Vietnam with their elegant beauty

The lotus has been associated with Hue for a long time through its architecture, cuisine and culture. You can see lotuses in lakes and ponds everywhere in the town, even the Hue royal palace. Lotuses adorn the ancient town of...

March 31, 2020 No Responses

Parasol flowers are in full bloom throughout the Imperial City of Hue

Parasol flowers behind Thai Hoa Palace have shed their leaves and now brag with their lively baby pink blooms, softening the sharp edges of nearby buildings. Parasol flowers are in full bloom throughout the Imperial City of Hue: Nguyen Dynasty...

April 3, 2018 No Responses

Hue Imperial City, an Unesco World Heritage site in Vietnam

The Hue Imperial City is a walled palace within the citadel (Kinh thành) of the city of Huế, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. The citadel was oriented to face the Huong River to the east. This was different from...