Hue- The Imperial City of Vietnam in the past
Published: 06/06/2012 09:39
Recognized as a World Cultural Heritage Site by UNESCO on December 1993, the Imperial City of Hue is considered as the most important historical and cultural monument of Vietnam. Tourists who travel to Vietnam once take a trip to this peaceful city.
Known as the imperial city of the Nguyen dynasty, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to some of Vietnam’s greatest historical buildings and sights. The Nguyen dynasty was the last royal family to rule Vietnam with a dynasty spanning 143 years from 1802 to 1945. Possibly the most impressive sights within the city are the citadel and the royal mausoleums. Of equal interest is the Thien Mu pagoda, the largest in Hue city, and an unofficial symbol of the city. It is very fortunate that these historic sights survived somewhat unscathed during the bombing of Hue during the Tet Offensive in 1968 when much of the city was leveled. The Citadel If the citadel were not enough to convince one of the decadence within the royal court, the royal mausoleums surely are. Built in the valley of the Perfume River, these mini palaces are built in beautiful surroundings. Artificial lakes, waterfalls and lush gardens were set out with the three buildings comprising the mausoleum taking pride of place. The main temple was dedicated to the worship of the deceased emperor in question, followed by a stone stele recording details of his reign and finally, the tomb, which is enclosed behind a wall. Thien Mu Pagoda Imperial Cuisine Hue has many cafes and restaurants serving both traditional Vietnamese cooking and for those that have been on the road a while, more prosaic pizza and burgers. The best known Hue dish is banh khoai, a small, crispy yellow pancake that is fried with shrimp, pork and bean sprouts and is served with a peanut and sesame sauce. Situated on the Perfume River, Hue is a relaxed and peaceful city full of lakes, canals and lush vegetation. |
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