Hoa Khiem Temple
by SirRichard
Tu Duc emperor built here a summer residence, amid frangipani trees and pines. It included a lake with an artificial island in which he used to hunt the animals that his servants previously brought there. There is an embankment too at the lake.
Then there is the Residence, several pavillions, and the tombs, one for him, one for his son.
Inside the main Pavillion you can visit the Reception Hall, in the Hoa Khiem Temple. Tu Duc used this temple as a palace. There are here many furnitures, mirrors, jars, and other personal items. In the pic you can see the 2 thrones, the smallest being the Emperor one: he was only 153 cms high!
Smoking on the street
by chrisvandenbroucke
People smoke on the streets but nowhere you can find such a big bamboo pipe neither in markets nor in shops.
Well, I asked this man to buy his own used pipe. I took me a while to persuade but now it is in Belgium
Hon Chen Temple
by iwys
Ho Chen Temple is a small, peaceful place, surrounded by woodland, where local people come, by boat, down the Perfume River in order to pray, especially during Tet.
I'm sure every foreign visitor follows the intriguing path past the temple to see what's at the end. It's a public toilet, so if you're on an all-day boat trip, you'll know where to find one.
Dragon boats
by call_me_rhia
The boats taking travelers and tourists along the perfume river are called dragon boats, because they are all adorned with dragon designs. Boats come in all shapes, larger ones which can accommodate 10-15 people for cheaper tours, and smaller ones for private tours.
All these boats are owned by local families, who also live on the boat... and are docked by the riverside in the new part of Hue, where most hotels are. It doesn't matter which boat you take, there's no added luxury to any, since you'll be sitting on plastic chairs, no matter how much or little you have paid.
If you take a tour by a travel agent (we paid it 5 dollars) a light lunch is included... this is rice and vegetables. The lady of the boat, during the cruise, will come round with a menu... you can choose extra food and she'll hop off at some stage to go buy it... and prepare it for you at lunchtime.
Xuan Trang Cafeteria
by Blatherwick about Xuan Trang Cafeteria
This place has has pretty good food at a cheap price. However, this place has a special place in my heart for another reason. When I got sick in Hue (not from this place), the girls who were flagging down customers looked after me to make sure that I was ok. The funny thing is that I've heard that the two got married and moved to Canada.
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All aboard for a royal ride
Looking beyond Ngo Mon across Royal bridge
Hien Luong Bridge
Bonsai
