Friday, February 15, 2008

Hue: Pearl of Central Vietnam





Hue: pearl of central Vietnam. Hue, Vietnam's former ancient imperial capital city, is known for its royal palaces and tombs, which UNESCO recognized as a collective World Heritage Site in 1993.
Ten years later, the lyrical city by the Huong (Perfume) river received further honors when UNESCO proclaimed nha nhac Hue (Hue court music) as a Masterpiece of Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity.
Palaces, mausoleums and gardens
The fifth lord of the Nguyen dynasty, Nguyen Phuc Tran, also known as Lord Nghia, chose Phu Xuan village on the Huong river as a suitable place for his capital in 1687.


more info->Thanhnien News

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