The afternoon was spent heading around the amazing Mausoleum. It was surrounded with parkland.
I had a wander around to check out the local area as well.
Vietnam – Hue – Mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc
Vietnam – Hue – Lunch and Music
After visiting the pagoda we headed off for lunch. That was fun. The hotel had put together a little band playing traditional Vietnamese music on traditional instruments. The food was great too
Vietnam – Hue – Protest at the Thien Mu Pagoda.
The pagoda is a focus for protest. In 1963 a monk from the Pagoda burnt himself alive in protest at the way Buddhists were being treated.
Vietnam, Hue – The Theien Mu Pagoda.
The Thien Mu Pagoda was built next to the perfume river in 1601. Somehow that captures all manner of imagery for me.
A lot of Vietnamese regard it as a holy place, dress up in traditional silk costume to visit the place.
Vietnam – Hue More photos from around the Royal Palace
A lot of the palace was in severe disrepair and was being renovated for us tourists. Incredible to see though. Some of the detail was exquisite.
Vietnam – Hue – Amazing decorated arch in the Palace and Bride and groom.
Walking around in the grounds of the Royal Palace we came across this amazing arch all delicately decorated with coloured porcelain in the most delicate patterns. A young couple were having their wedding photos taken by it. I can see why. It was spectacular.
Vietnam – Hue – Around the Royal Palace – Photos
The Royal Palace had fallen into disrepair but the Vietnamese was rebuilding history as fast as they could. There were many tourists to satisfy!
I do find these places fascinating despite all that. The art and lavish decoration is fabulous.
Vietnam – Hue – The Royal City – Photos
We arrived in Hue on a grey day with drizzling rain. But we weren’t going to allow that to spoil things.
First stop was the Royal Palace.
Vietnam – more shots from Halong Bay
Quite amazing to be in Vietnam. The people were so friendly. But we were off to Hue! Another adventure.
Vietnam, Halong Bay – some of the wildlife – vultures, seabirds, crabs and mudpuppies.
I always like to see what wildlife is around. Above us were vultures circling, on the rocks there were a number of seabirds and on the shore were mudpuppies and crabs.
