" With a glorious history, national parks, mountains, beautiful beaches, romantic and charming city rich culinary background characteristics, Vietnam has become an attractive destination with visitor".

From the mid-nineteenth century, Vietnam was a French colony for a period of nearly 100 years later. Today , people still see the architectural style of the French in Hanoi, Hai Phong and Ho Chi Minh City.

Every day , in every street bakery sells baguette  bread with pate. Currently, only few people have the ability to speak French, mostly older people.

Pate Bread is one of the famous dishes of the people of Vietnam.

Vietnam has experienced many wars that affected the economy. After reunification, peace was restored, the new economy is recovering. Many people in Vietnam can not be forgotten period of hardships experienced. According to estimates, there are about 3 million people in Vietnam have died in the war. Each year thousands of people injured or killed by these ordnance still lying on the ground not explode.

Several museums in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City exhibited artifacts in the War as tanks, rusty aircraft, memorable events... Visitors can tour the battlefield evil a list as Khe Sanh, Dien Bien Phu, Vinh Moc Tunnels...

With the attractiveness of Vietnam culture, the number of tourists to Vietnam increased from a few thousand people ( in 1991 ) to more than 8 million visitors ( in 2013 ).

Vietnam is considered a safe country, political stability. Tourists are not too concerned with crime or security. However , only a single point except that traffic congestion in peak hours.

About cuisine , Vietnam is an exciting destination, tourist attraction. These ingredients make the dish very fresh : vegetables picked from the garden, sea fishing and day use... Unlike Western cuisine, food Vietnam exquisite combination in the use spices, fresh herbs from the market, especially the spicy chili is unmistakable.
Each region has its excellent cuisine. The meal is a blend of cooking characteristics and preferences of the people combined with the sweet, sour, salty, crunchy, spicy and wonderful spices to create an unforgettable taste.

The Vietnam have special spices, known as " soy sauce " or " sauce ". This is the kind of spice that northern people often give to those delicious nutritious dishes like beef noodle soup. Meanwhile, the Southern people use fish sauce to add chilli curry, with coconut milk greasy. In the central region, the dish is extremely delicate process. The cuisine of Hue and Hoi An are cooking more complex and sophisticated, creating exquisite taste great.

Draught beer is the drink so great that visitors enjoy when traveling to Vietnam.

As to Vietnam, tourists can not ignore the beer bar. The people drinking beer in the cup to and relatively cheap, only 5 ,000 VND / cup. One of the other great drinks that tourists should enjoy it while visiting Vietnam 's rice wine. When drinking it, people often enjoy small sips to be able to feel its special flavor.

The French introduced coffee culture in Vietnam since the 50s of the XIX century and now it has become a habit of the people. Many people like to drink brewed coffee filter, then added sugar or milk depending on your preferences. This is a style taste of coffee is extremely interesting.

Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam is one of the most amazing destinations in the capital , Hanoi.

Capital Hanoi thousand years of civilization will impact the senses of visitors. An ideal destination for those arriving in this land is the old town. You will have the opportunity to stroll through the narrow streets, witness the carvers and craftsmen make bamboo ladder or have the opportunity to set foot in the neighborhood with numerous culinary dishes attractive, especially sticky rice.

Some famous places to visit in the capital Hanoi is Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam... In addition , visitors also can not ignore the contemplation of the beautiful scenery of Ha Long Bay. You can also visit Lan Ha Bay or sailing to Bai Tu Long Bay to admire the majestic limestone mountains, pristine.

Hoi An shimmering in the brilliant light lantern.

Hue was the capital of Vietnam in 1802 - 1945, with many temples , pagodas, palaces and tombs majestic, magnificent. Among the famous scenic spots in the central town of Hoi An. Located along the coast 150 km southeast of Hue, Hoi An became tourism destination. This place is famous for roads rarely get stuck in traffic, shimmering riverfront with brilliant lanterns, rich tailor.

The specialty dish of Central Vietnam is  Banh Khoai (delight cake), Banh bao , Cao Lau... The most beautiful beaches of Vietnam is located on the central strip as Bai Bau, Doc Let, the resort city -  Nha Trang and Mui Ne.

The floating market in Can Tho have special attraction for visitors.

Next stop is Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). This is the economic center of the south, with bustling streets, crowded commuter vehicles. These buildings were built during the French colonial located next to the skyscrapers are designed in a modern style to create wonderful landscape. Once here, visitors can not fail to War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace is famous for Austin Powers -style architecture.

The Mekong Delta region is famous for the floating market in Can Tho. This is an exciting destination in your tours in Vietnam. Guests also have the opportunity to experience life in rural areas. Bay Thoi ( Binh Thuan, Ninh Hoa ) is one of the great options for this form of tourism. In addition , visitors also can not ignore travel to Phu Quoc Island - one of the most amazing sights in Vietnam.

Beautiful scene blends of water clouds lagoon makes the tourists feel extremely interesting.

And here is the impressive 4 lagoons along Vietnam. Don't miss them in your tours in Vietnam.

Van Long lagoon, Ninh Binh

 

Charming Van Long lagoon

Long Van lagoon located about 80km from Hanoi Gia Vien district, Ninh Binh. As Dam Long ( Ba Vi ), Van Long lagoon is quite interesting destination in the North in line with a weekend trip. Located between the Valley is a four- forming limestone mountains and spectacular potential unexplored caves, Van Long lagoon is becoming the attractive eco-tourism and foreign tourists.

Long Van lagoon is also natural protected areas flooded largest northern plains with thousands of animals, aquatic stay, including many rare species such as white shorts monkeys, bear, antelope, red-faced monkeys, leopards. At this place you will have the opportunity to enjoy the boat, see beautiful scenery, peaceful and wild. In addition, Van Long is also home to many scenic and cultural heritage, will definitely give you a new feeling and looks interesting.

O Loan Lagoon, Phu Yen

O Loan Lagoon as a mango birds find their place in peace.

Phu Yen is famous for unique scenic Ganh Da Dia. But few know that not far away there is a poetic beauty of water clouds - O Loan lagoon. This is a brackish water lagoon with magical beauty of the town of Chi Thanh, Tuy An district. At dawn, O Loan lagoon looks like a giant bird poised with its wings came soaring into the sky. Also that angle, but in the light of the sunset shimmer,the lagoon like a bird wing mango find peaceful place inside the lake ripples.

Because the O Loan brackish water lagoons should have a lot of seafood, such as oysters, oysters, shrimp, squid, jellyfish, seaweed, scallops, crab... O Loan to enjoy the beautiful natural scenery and enjoy Central seafood, visitors can feel all the beauty of Phu Yen land dreaming.

Nha Phu lagoon, Khanh Hoa

The beauty of Nha Phu lagoon

Located between Nha Trang and Van Phong Bay, from the center of Nha Trang city about 15 km north, Nha Phu lagoon emerged as an attractive destination for more convergence of natural beauty with mountains, forests, streams, waterfalls and seas. Coming to Nha Phu you will have the opportunity to mingle with the natural attraction of three islands : Hon Thi, Hon Heo and Hon Lao . All is as peaceful oasis, in the heart of the romantic ocean.

There will be nothing better than waking up every morning, you are playing with sea water as clear crystal, interesting way to visit the jungle, waiting till sunset with friends camping along streams, dancing, singing in the flickering firelight... Nha Phu is too much attractive and still waiting for a return guest.

Tam Giang Lagoon, Thua Thien - Hue

Tam Giang Lagoon to wear the most beautiful sunset light.

Unlike the quiet beauty of Hue, Tam Giang Lagoon about 15 km from the city with wild beauty, warm and sunny and the wind filled. Anyone coming here must be admired by hard to find anywhere on the S-shaped country to welcome dawn and sunset as beautiful Tam Giang Lagoon. The color gamut of nature, the sun brightly, colorful, makes you just want to see forever.

As the largest water lagoon in Southeast Asia, Tam Giang Lagoon is actually a confluence of three major rivers which includes Huong river, Bo River and O Lau River ' dating ' each other before emptying into the estuary. So, there are many storks, herons, ginseng birds, geese, ducks..., creating vistas very vivid and poetic. Tourists can travel down the country on small boats, dropping soul in the middle of natural surroundings to feel "fly".

With its wild jungles, fantastic street food and white sandy beaches, Vietnam deserves to be on every traveller's hitlist. From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, there are a number of sights and sounds that draw the crowds.

But it's not just all about the star turns. In a country where exotic Asia fuses with Parisien chic, there are many surprising sights and fascinating places to explore. Our girl on the traveller's trail, Catherine McGloin, shares seven of her favourite places in Vietnam.

1. Huế

For culture vultures, there is no shortage of temples, tombs, pagodas and crumbling palaces to admire and explore. The UNESCO World Heritage site of Huế is home to the Citadel, once the emperor's private residence, and the Forbidden Purple City, where he housed his many mistresses. When your feet are weary, grab some bún bò buế  (beef noodle soup) and watch swan pedalos cruise the Perfume River as the sun sets.

 Huế, Vietnam

2. Hoi An

Foodies can feast on street food in Vietnam's culinary capital. If you fancy trying your hand at Vietnamese cuisine, many restaurants offer half-day cooking courses. Sounds too much like hard work? Hit An Bang Beach instead for a day lounging on the deserted sand, sipping on ice-cold cocktails at the bar.

More: Street food named desire - the greatest on-the-go grub: in pictures

Hoi An, Vietnam

3. Sapa

Go trekking in the hills of Sapa for amazing views across the jungle and mountain ranges of north-west Vietnam. Equipment is cheap and easy to come by so don't worry if you're not a natural mountain goat, you'll soon be up there, gazing at the views as the mist rolls in across the peaks.

Sapa, Vietnam

4. Halong Bay

Sail among the jagged rocks of over 2000 islands in the Gulf of Tonkin at Halong, which translates as 'where the dragon descends in to the sea'. If you want to get a closer view, hire kayaks and explore the caves or find your own deserted bay.

Halong Bay, Vietnam

5. Hanoi

The hustle and bustle of Vietnam's capital can at first seem intimidating, but don't let the weaving motorbikes and screaming street hawkers put you off. Behind the hustle and bustle you'll find tranquility in the Temple of Literature, peace at One Pillar Pagoda, and more charming French patisseries then you could wish for.

Hanoi, Vietnam

6. Ben Tre

A little off the beaten track, head to Ben Tre to experience life on the banks of the Mekong without the tourist crowds of spots like My Tho. Cruise along the river, stopping at a coconut candy factory to sample the sweet treat the area is famous for. For a touch of romance, set sail at dusk to catch fireflies and watch the sunset.

Mekong, Vietnam

7. Ho Chi Minh City

Former Saigon is now Vietnam's international business hub. Get your gladrags on and head up to one of the many skybars, found on the top floor of the city's sleek skyscrapers. Cocktail in hand, admire the best view of Ho Chi Minh City by night.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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The circuit Thailand - Cambodia - Vietnam - Laos has become a classic for all travelers wishing to explore this wonderful part of the world that is the South-East.

In general, this circuit is to visit the capitals of these countries (Bangkok, Phnom Penh, Vientiane and Hanoi), to stop one or two beaches in Thailand to attend full moon parties and take a ride on the backs of elephant in Chiang Mai before returning to Singapore. Nothing wrong with that, on the contrary, all the backpackers who had the chance to live these experiences will tell you they had a great time! That said, we wanted to share with you other places and amazing things to do and see in South East Asia, such as watching the sun rise over Angkor Wat.

Deserted beaches and wild millenary monuments, good places to go out and have fun or beautiful places where diving underwater ... Here's our guide staff the best of South East Asia!

Very useful also find our articles on 10 things to do in Bangkok, Where to party in Thailand and Thailand tour package.

1. Hue, Vietnam

Former imperial capital of Vietnam, Hue is a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The city can be easily integrated into the route of those who go from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi in the north to south (or vice versa) on the east coast of the country. Hue is one of those cities that is large enough to be worth seeing, but also small enough to walk everywhere by bike and not feel lost.

In Hue, you will find Chinese pagodas, castles, fortified citadels overlooking the Perfume River and vast and mysterious forests that surround the city. You can spend 3 or 4 days in Hue without fear of boring you, the city is full of wonders! However, if you are a bit short in terms of time and you can only stay for one day, make sure to see the Forbidden City, the city that was once the seat of imperial power and includes a Pagoda 77 Floors: simply superb ...

More information: Vietnam travel agency

 2. Yangon, Burma
 

Known for its wooded avenues and architecture of the late 19th century, Yangon (formerly Rangoon) is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful cities in the world. But it is also a little known place overall mass tourism, making it an ideal destination for travelers who like their tranquility and off the beaten track.

Former capital of Burma (since 2005, the new capital of Burma ... Naypyidaw. But if you are sure you know!), Yangon is full of different cultures that have followed throughout the history of the city. For proof, different architectures that reflect this history, such as colonial buildings (evidence of British colonial heritage) or the magnificent Shwedagon Pagoda, a Buddhist place of worship, undoubtedly the most beautiful place of the city. The interior is breathtaking, adorned with gold and thousands of precious stones.

The Zoological Gardens, National Kandawgyi Park and Market Aung San Bogyonke are other places to see. It is the same for the local cuisine that you will try at all costs, combining the best of British cuisine, Chinese and Indian, thus creating the most subtle flavors of Southeast Asia.

3. Koh Tao, Thailand
 

Koh Tao is an island in the Gulf of Thailand, and is certainly the most beautiful and least known of the three islands that lie in the Bay of Andaman.

The island has the same benefits as the most famous islands of Koh Phangan and Samui (of sandy beaches, palm trees and turquoise water) but none of their defects (hordes of tourists, souvenir shops and cheap pubs Western expensive).

While tourist buses travel to Koh Phangan for the full moon parties and drink alcohol more than reason, those of you who go to Koh Tao can enjoy tranquility and relaxation, and also enjoy some the best spots for scuba diving in the world.

Okay, fine, apart from diving underwater beaches and breathtaking scenery, there is not much to do, but the atmosphere and relaxing paradise that exists on the island are ideal for anyone dreaming of absolute rest, especially if you are in the middle of a journey through South East Asia: Koh Tao is the perfect place to unwind before returning! And if you plan to travel in Thailand longer, quickly discover which are the most beautiful cities and regions to discover in Thailand ...


4. Luang Prabang, Laos

Remember Vientiane and its crowded streets and go rather Luang Prabang, a beautiful town in central Laos, where the Mekong River and the Nam Khan River meet and where the Buddhist temples and architecture are simply wonderful.

Luang Prabang Vientiane is less touristy, which means it is a better place to immerse yourself in the "real" Lao culture and also a good base for exploring some of the most impressive natural areas of the country .
Example, you can discover the fabulous waterfall Kuang Si or the famous Buddhist caves of Pak Ou overlooking the Mekong and contain beautiful sculptures of Buddha. Nearby you can visit the village where the factory rice whiskey Lao Lao.

The architecture of Luang Prabang is a blend of traditional Lao wooden houses and European architecture reminiscent of the time and Laos was part of French Indochina territory. Oh and last argument of choice: city suitable for travelers with small budget because life is extremely cheap!

5. Boracay, Philippines

With over 7000 islands all have beautiful beaches, coral reefs, turquoise waters and breathtaking nature, one might think that the Philippines is one of the favorite destinations for backpackers of all kinds. And no, it's actually the opposite! Despite the obvious beauty of the islands, the Philippines is somewhat fallen into oblivion travel destinations in recent years.

However, like Manila, Boracay is still a place for you missed! It is a heavenly destination that offers white sand beaches and has a coral reef home to a diverse and colorful marine life. It is also an ideal place for anyone looking for a place to party because the city is very lively at night, vibrating to the rhythm of dozens of restaurants, bars and nightclubs that are located along the range of 2.5 kilometers long, without feeling a little "shady" or disreputable one feels sometimes in large Asian cities like Bangkok Southeast!
Sometimes the wind blows hard on the small island, which is also a popular destination for surfers and other water sports fans.

6. Siem Reap, Cambodia

Siem Reap is home to the stunning Heritage Site of UNESCO's famous Angkor Wat. It is therefore not surprising that this destination is part of our selection of the best of South East Asia!

Watch the sun set over the temple of Angkor Wat and its five minarets is a moment of beauty, but be aware that there is still more to do in Siem Reap! You can also see the ruins of Ta Prohm, which are in the jungle and are partially hidden by giant fig trees and huge statue of Bodhisattva Four face of Bayon Temple.
In the evening, go to Bar Street: As the name suggests, you will find a selection of bars, cafes and restaurants. Above all, do not forget to eat at the Red Piano! This is the most expensive restaurant but also the best in the city. For the record, Angelina Jolie ate there every day during the filming of Tomb Raider ... the milkshakes are to die for!


7. Yogyakarta, Indonesia

 

Located in the center of the island of Java, at the foot of the volcano Gunung Merapi, Yogyakarta is known for Water Gardens Taman Sari. The city also has schools and a university, and is considered the cultural center of Java: it is full of energy and active young Indonesians. This gives the city an atmosphere "cool" and local, which is precisely what is lacking in other big cities like Jakarta and Kuta which have gradually been transformed into tourist landmarks.

Yogyakarta, you can visit one of the finest Buddhist monuments in the world - Borobudur and Prambanan Temple - which was built in honor of the Hindu deities Brahma, Shiva and Vishnu.
In a word, Yogyakarta is vibrant, eclectic and interesting you can explore the ruins and other historical monuments and lie on a beach sublime few minutes later.


8. Sarawak, Malaysia

The state of Sarawak is located on the island of Borneo and is often cited as one of the best kept secrets of Asia. It houses one of the richest ecosystems in the world and various - including Orang-Utans - and is also the largest state in Malaysia that houses no fewer than 27 different ethnic groups, each with its own language, culture and lifestyle.

The Gunung Mulu National Park, with its ravines, canyons and the rainforest is a place to discover, but the most intrepid of you will venture perhaps to visit the caves of the region were inhabited ago that 40,000 years or hiking in the jungle ...

It’s about 7km far from Hue center, Vong Canh hill, of which foot lies next to slowly flowing Perfume River. Tourists in Vietnam travel coming to Hue should not ignore this spot because it ‘s an ideal destination not only to catch a panoramic view of the Perfume River, but to picture a poetic ancient imperial city of Hue.

 With the height of 43 meters only, the hill is located 7km from Hue centre, with its foot lying next to slowly flowing Perfume River. On the way to Tu Duc Tomb, there's a hill called Vong Canh, which at first seems to be quite normal amongst other famous sightseeing spots of Hue. However, tourists shouldn't miss this spot, for it has been regarded as the best place for visitors in Vietnam tourism to catch a panoramic view of the Perfume River. This can easily be seen from its name: “Vong” means watch, observe; “Canh” means scene.

This area is filled up with royal tombs of not only King Tu Duc but also Dong Khanh's, Thieu Tri's and several Queens'. Combined with the complex of royal monuments is Hon Chen Temple, a place that local people worship YA-Na Goddess and Lieu Hanh Goddess on the opposite site, which makes Vong Canh an ideal place for tourists joining tours in Vietnam to picture an ancient but magnificent Hue city.

In addition, viewers are often seduced by the villages stretching along the river banks: Huong Ho, Hai Cat, Ngoc Ho, etc. with fruit gardens under the shades of pine trees, corn field, small boats silently skimming and then drawing several lines on the tranquil water surface. From sunrise to sunset, the soft-silk-strip Perfume River charms bystanders by the atmosphere that it brings to the life surrounding. Vong Canh Hill overlooks the marvelous and elaborate modifications of the water colors upon various nuances of sunlight and sky.

Vong Canh itself is now covered with pine trees and daisy. Once, there was a purpose-built watching tower on the top of the hill, though only parts of its foundation remain until today. Besides, Water plant Van Nien – which is the oldest in Central Vietnam and an Oriental-styled building designed by a French architecture, just 300m from Vong Canh, is also a visit-worthy destination.

If you are making a tour to Vietnam, and are coming to Vong Canh hill, watch the scene only! Maybe, nothing is to be entertaining but for those who are looking for natural beautiful landscapes and quietness, that ‘s perfect enough.

Lying on the southern bank of the An Cuu River in the centre of the former imperial capital of Hue, hat-making village Phu Cam is famous for its traditional way of making conical hats. Since hundreds of years, Hue conical hat has become an integral part of Hue culture.

Phu Cam conical hat or Hue conical hat has not only a beautiful form but also modest color. It is light and so thin that light seems to pierce through it. Through natural light, visitors in Vietnam travel can see Hue landscapes with verses engraved on paper placed between two layers of leaves.  

Phu Cam-made hats look graceful, soft and thin as silk. Hue landscapes or even poems can be seen clearly through the hats in the sunshine. It takes woman much time to make the frame and iron leaves before young girls start sewing. The beauty and grace of a hat depend much on the frame (made of 16 brims from the hem to the top). Artisans use sharp knives to prepare the brims and make the frame that needs skills, techniques and experiences, as well as mathematical calculations which have been handed down for generations.

Leaves to make hat play a vital part, leaves have to be blue-white, neither too young nor too old. Collected leaves are to be put to dry in the sun, put to be moistened by dewdrops, and then to be ironed flat on a steel- plank above a kiln, cleaned with a towel. After all this, leaves are cut to fit the frame.

It is not easy to arrange the leaves on to the frame. Each hat needs 50 leaves and between the leaves are colored papers with pictures or paintings of landscapes, or even poems. Hat-makers are hardworking and careful and diligent. Hats are served with silk-threads and the chin-straps are made of colored silk (black, white, yellowish, purple, violet, etc) to harmonize with Hue climate and beauty.

Poem-hat or “Non bai tho” is a distinctive feature of culture in Hue. Locals say they like to do the job not only to earn money but to preserve their age-old tradition as poem-hats have been absorbed into folk music and songs. Today hats are still used by young girls to shade their heads in the sun and to make them look more graceful in the traditional long dress “Ao Dai.”

Therefore, when visiting Phu Cam village, tourists joining tours in Vietnam will have a chance to know more about how to make a Hue conical hat- an integral part of Hue’s culture.

 

When visiting Hue City, tourists proudly march to the former Hue Imperial Palace to explore the royal architecture for two reasons: to admire its ancient charm as well as to review the country’s history. It is a huge attraction to so many travelers for a number of years, especially since the citadel was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO almost two decades ago.

Just as a reminder, construction of the Hue royal city started in 1805 under the reign of King Gia Long and was completed in 1832 under King Minh Mang, on the northern bank of the Huong (Perfume) River. It is a huge complex covering an area of 520ha and comprising three circles of ramparts, Kinh Thanh Hue (Hue Capital Citadel), Hoang Thanh (Royal Citadel) and Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel).

 Tourists flock to Tu Cam Thanh.

As far as architecture is concerned, the royal citadel of Hue was built in the style of the French military architect Vauban in combination with Oriental palace architecture. So to discover the whole site, tourists may need half a day for a Vietnam tourism. However, not one second will be wasteful as it will be a trip they will never forget.

One of the gates of Hue Imperial Citadel in early morning in Hue City.

The first stop-over is the exterior circle. With a square shape, it is almost 10km in circumference, 6m high, 21m thick, with 10 entrances. On the top of the walls, 24 bastions are established for defensive purposes. Is there too many to visit on a scorching hot or rainy day? Well it is up to you but remember you might only visit this magnificent area once in a lifetime, so keep calm and enjoy the splendor. The outermost boundary has stayed intact for the last two centuries and still has its original design with nearly 140 small and large constructions worthy of exploration.

Now we move further into the second circle, the Hoang Thanh (Royal citadel), the most important part of the Citadel, which started in 1804 and was completed in 1833, under King Ming Mang’s reign. The Citadel, which is more than 600m long on each side, was built with bricks 4m high, and 1m thick. Around the citadel is a protective trench. Tourists can get access to the Imperial Citadel through four entrance gates.

A romantic view on Kim Thuy Lake at sunset.

In the past, Ngo Mon Gate was only reserved for the King. The Royal Citadel consists of more than 100 fascinating architectural works divided into numerous sections such as the Ngo Mon Gate and the Thai Hoa Palace used for various grand ceremonies, shrines of the Kings under Nguyen Dynasty, internal affairs office with a storehouse for precious objects, workshop for manufacturing various useful articles and the Kham Van Palace and Co Ha Garden is where the princes studied and relaxed.

Passing through Hoang Thanh, we enter Tu Cam Thanh (Forbidden Citadel). Situated inside the Imperial Citadel complex, behind the Throne Palace, the Purple Forbidden Citadel was reserved for Emperor Gia Long and his family. Built in early 1803 under his reign, it was initially named Cung Thanh. In 1821, it was renamed Tu Cam Thanh.

Ky Dai (Flag Tower).

The whole site consists of 50 architectural constructions of different sizes and seven gates for facilitating the entrance and exit. Dai Cung Mon (the Great Palace Gate) is in the front side and was reserved for the Kings. Can Chanh Palace was the place for daily working life of Emperors. Can Thanh (Emperor’s Private Palace) and Khon Thai Residence (Queen’s Private Apartment) were reserved for Queens. There are still many other sections, for instance, Duyet Thi Duong house (Royal Theatre), Thuong Thien (the kitchen for the Kings’ food), Thai Binh Lau (King’s reading room), all of which are of great architectural value, luring thousands of visitors who are interested in feudal architecture.

The citadel is also decorated with romantic ideals behind it with many giant green trees, small lakes and plumeria. Especially visiting the site at the sunset moment, you will see the ancient golden color of walls under the golden of sun beams in harmony. All will take to you a world of peace, stillness and glorious pride in Vietnam’s history.

Have you ever been there? Taking a glimpse onto the special feudal relics of immense architectural and cultural values, you will surely know you more or less love the traditional and classical side of Vietnam. As time goes by, thousands of changes in history have occurred but the precious historical and classical beauty of the nation will never be gone, just faded over time.

Source: SGT

"Hue Heritage - Week for tourists" takes place from 24-30/12

Thua Thien - Hue province has announced the " Hue Heritage - Week for visitor " will be held from 24-30/12/2012 . This event is to celebrate 20 years of Hue relics by UNESCO as World Heritage ; same time promote the introduction , promotion of Hue heritage to attract tourists and abroad .

In particular , during this week , Thua Thien - Hue province organizes gifts for 2 million tourists. Hue Imperial City Relic Conservation Center will give gifts to three tour operators take tourists to the ruins of Hue in 2012 . At the same time there will be activities in response of the travel and tourist hotels in Hue in " Week  for tourists" services such as discounts , rebates Hue tours ; announced stimulus program du calendar 2013 ...

Director of the Hue Imperial City Relic Conservation Center , Phan Thanh Hai said : The " Heritage Hue - Week  for tourists " also focus on activities discounts and free tickets for groups of monuments students and students in the country , promotion of services and a number of additional activities at the monument; in which the highlight is the organization of " Night Palace " at the Hue Citadel on the evening of 30 / 12 .

Since early this year , Hue Imperial City Relic Conservation Center has done many times free tickets for travelers in the Lunar New Year , the liberation of Thua Thien - Hue ( 26 / 3 ) and the National Day ( 2 / 9 ) . Since early 2012 , the Hue Imperial City Relic Conservation Center has free ticket Hue relics system for more than 100,000 tourists are schoolchildren and teachers of schools in the province of Thua Thien - Hue .

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