Famous places that you should try to visit when traveling to Hue part 2

Khai Dinh Tomb

Khai Dinh Tomb in Hue was built on the slopes of Chau Chu mountain, located outside the Citadel, about 11km to the south. Tomb of Khai Dinh (Ung Lang) has become the symbol, the pinnacle of the art of shaping crockery and glass.

Compared with the size of the mausoleums of other Nguyen kings, Ung Lang has a much smaller area (117m x 48.5m) but it is very laborious and time consuming. In terms of architecture, the mausoleum is also set apart from the traditional architecture of the Nguyen Dynasty because of its novelty, welcome, and is the result of a mixture of many different architectural schools such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Roman, Gothique ... in the cultural interference of East - West of the time and personality of King Khai Dinh.

Overall, the mausoleum is a rectangular floating block rising up high, with 127 steps:- The entrance to visit Khai Dinh Tomb passes 37 steps, with the ramparts covered with huge dragons, on the courtyard there are two rows of Left - Huu Tong. Similarly, on both sides, two layers of matches are built, eight roofs, but the trusses are made of reinforced cement.- Going beyond 29 more steps is to the courtyard level. On both sides of the yard, each side has 2 rows of military statues looking at the middle of the yard, especially 6 pairs of Linh Tuc guard statues, made of rare stone materials and have a good mood. - Thien Dinh Palace is in the highest position. and is the main architecture of the mausoleum, where the talents of the workers are vividly displayed.

The entire interior of the 3 nave is elaborately decorated with porcelain mosaic art. Along with the paintings on the wall, the floor is tiled with floral glaze and on the ceiling is a beautiful painting of "Cuu Long Hidden Van". In particular, the interior is impregnated with soft, elegant curves as if made of silk, but is actually a reinforced concrete block weighing nearly 1 ton. Underneath the temple is a bronze statue of King Khai Dinh cast in France in 1920. The entire decoration inside Thien Dinh Palace not only reflects the architectural values, representing the image of Khai Dinh Tomb, but also refers to the image of Khai Dinh Tomb. to the idea of ​​the work and to the will of the king.

Although condemned from many angles, the tomb of King Khai Dinh in Hue is truly a valuable work in terms of art and architecture, enriching and diversifying the complex of the ancient capital's mausoleum, becoming a tourist destination. sightseeing attracts tourists.

Truong Tien Bridge

Truong Tien Bridge is also known as Thanh Thai Bridge, Nguyen Hoang Bridge, Clémenceau Bridge, Trang Tien Bridge... is a comb-shaped bridge spanning the Perfume River. The northern bridgehead is in Phu Hoa ward, the southern bridgehead is in Phu Hoi ward, right in the middle of Hue city at coordinates 16.468889°N - 107.588611°E.

Truong Tien Bridge is considered as one of the symbols of Hue that you can hear mentioned in any story of those who have experience in Hue tourism, even those who have only come to Hue once. .

Truong Tien Bridge is designed according to Gothic architecture, more than 400m long, spanning the romantic Perfume River. The bridge has 6 spans of comb-shaped steel beams and when viewed from above, the bridge looks quite soft and idyllic, adorning the Perfume River more poetic and beautiful. If you come to Hue on a certain occasion, staying at a hotel near the Perfume River, you will have the opportunity to see the Truong Tien Bridge like a giant wave winding on the green Perfume River.

After more than 100 years of existence, Truong Tien Bridge carries many emotions of Hue people and contains many emotions of tourists everywhere when having the opportunity to visit. Standing on the bridge casting shadows down the Perfume River downstream, looking at the northern bridgehead, there is Phu Hoa ward with a long history, very busy, looking at the southern bridgehead, Phu Hoi ward is on the rise. The Truong Tien Bridge means a lot to Hue.

Truong Tien Bridge over time still contains a salty beauty very typical of Hue. If you have not had the opportunity to visit, try once to travel to Hue, you will definitely be attracted by that beauty.

Lang Co beach

Lang Co is 60km from Hue city center but only 40km from Phu Bai international airport. Lang Co Beach is about 10km long, in Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien - Hue province, located next to National Highway 1A, at the foot of Hai Van pass. Lang Co Bay is the 30th member of the Club "The most beautiful bays in the world" in June 2009. Lang Co is the right place for those who love the sea. Located on the central coastal strip, Lang Co has a gentle coastline, white sand, clear blue sea, and the average temperature is about 25oC in the summer, very cool.

Lang Co Bay has a very beautiful landscape and is very suitable for resort tourism. In the past, King Khai Dinh (Nguyen Dynasty) built a palace called "Hanh Cung Tinh Viem" (calming the heat) for the king and queens to relax in the summer. The French also left their traces here, related to the name of this land. Lang Co, possibly derived from "Stork Village" or L 'An Cu, is mispronounced by the French.

With a charming natural landscape, stretching on the most beautiful curve of the country, Lang Co contains almost everything that nature can give: the green color of the tropical mountains, the fine white sand. , full of sunshine and cool blue sea, transparent as crystal. This is the third bay of Vietnam, after Ha Long and Nha Trang named in the list of 30 most beautiful bays in the world. Lang Co attracts many large domestic and foreign tourism investors, many resorts have been built and many other tourism services are gradually developed or upgraded. Lang Co is an attractive destination for tourists near and far.

Coming here, it seems that no one can resist the charming and peaceful natural beauty of Lang Co town. This small and peaceful town offers a great relaxation time and plenty of beach games. In addition, visitors can enjoy precious seafood dishes and visit some scenic spots such as Chan May, Lang Co fishing village near the beach.

Tu Duc Tomb

Tu Duc Tomb is one of the most beautiful works of Nguyen Dynasty architecture. King of poets Tu Duc (1848-1883) chose for himself a resting place worthy of his throne, in accordance with the interests and aspirations of the most educated and romantic man in the world. Kings of the Nguyen Dynasty. The mausoleum is located in a narrow valley in Duong Xuan Thuong village, Cu Chanh canton (now Thuong Ba village, Thuy Xuan commune, Hue city).

Located in a narrow valley in Duong Xuan Thuong village, Cu Chanh canton, Tu Duc Tomb (also known as Khiem Lang) is probably the most beautiful of the mausoleums of the Nguyen kings because of the harmony between the natural scenery "characteristically painted" and vast architectural space. Surrounded by lush green trees and located near a large lake, Tu Duc Tomb appears with ancient features and sophisticated architecture immersed in poetic nature and strangely peaceful space.

At the beginning of construction, King Tu Duc named the project Van Nien Co. But after the Chay Voi uprising initiated by brothers Doan Huu Trung, the king changed its name to Khiem Cung, after the king's death it was called Khiem Lang.

The layout of the mausoleum consists of two main parts, arranged on two parallel longitudinal axes, with the same Giang Khiem mountain in the front as the criminal record, Duong Xuan mountain as the posterior occipital, and Luu Khiem lake as the clear way.

Panoramic view of Tu Duc Tomb is like a large park. There are streams flowing all year round, pines ringing, birds singing. The element that is thoroughly respected in Tu Duc Tomb is the harmony of lines. There are no straight, angular roads like other architectures, instead there is Bat Trang brick road starting from Vu Khiem gate, passing in front of Khiem Cung Mon and winding around in front of the mausoleum. suddenly disappeared into the rows of giant porcelain trees near the mausoleum of Queen Le Thien Anh. The creativity of people in harmony with the natural landscape creates a poetic and beautiful scene. In the charm of the clouds, the scent of flowers, people seem to forget that it is the mausoleum of a deceased person, but think it is a paradise of plants, poetry and dreams...

Huong river

Every time I come back to Hue, I don't know how many people are sobbing at the poetic and lyrical beauty of the Perfume River. This river has consumed the ink of many poets and those who carry heavy nostalgia for Hue. The Perfume River is like a gentle silk strip surrounding Hue.

Coming to the ancient land of the ancient capital without enjoying the beauty of the river is like having never set foot in Hue. Since ancient times, the Perfume River flows through the forests with the scent of herbs. When coming to Hue, the beautiful Perfume River comes from the source, winding and bringing with it the scent of natural plants and trees as an arrangement that nature bestows on this land.

The Perfume River flows around winding through the Imperial Citadel, the Imperial Citadel, the Forbidden City and through the Citadel, further embellishing the natural beauty of this unique feudal capital. Perfume River has a length of up to 80km, especially the section from Bang Lang to Thuan An estuary is 30km long.

As a symbol and also the pride of the people of Hue, the Perfume River is as gentle as a long, soft silk strip in the middle of the dreamy land of Kinh Ky. Perfume River is emerald green, clear as if reflecting the whole scene of the poetic city under the calm water and sparkling in the sunlight. Many artists, while on a cruise to admire the peaceful Huong Giang and listen to traditional Hue folk songs, have found abundant inspiration to compose immortal poems. You can choose the hotel next to the Perfume River to enjoy the trip to the fullest.

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