Thien Mu Pagoda

An Hien garden house

Located on a land area of nearly 6,500 square meters, An Hien garden house is designed exemplary according to Hue garden house architecture, influenced by feng shui, architecture and nature blend together: in front there is the romantic Perfume River. , through the gate is a long walkway, followed by a screen, turning into a path with a yard, flower beds, ornamental plants and a clear blue lake and then to the majestic old house, modestly hidden in the middle of a spacious garden. The garden gate is built in an ancient arch shape. In the middle of the gate, on the outside, under the roof is an embossed horizontal scroll, a sign with the two Chinese characters "An Hien" inlaid with blue and white porcelain on a black wall background. From the main gate, following the long dirt road, you will see a large screen bending slightly to the west, protecting the main church. Behind the screen is a small lake planted with water lilies, located in front of the main church yard. The main architecture is a house with 3 rooms and 2 wings located almost in the center of the garden. The house is 135m2 wide, has exemplary architecture of traditional architecture in general and is one of the typical ancient houses that clearly demonstrate the traditional building art of Hue under the Nguyen Dynasty. The interior space of the house is clearly divided according to use function. The middle space is the worship space, with the principle of "before Buddha, then after Spirit". In particular, the house has many precious memorabilia of the Nguyen Dynasty royal court. In the middle space, above the first row of columns, hang two scroll-style horizontal scrolls, the first one is titled "In the district district" (meaning "The court uses it"), the second one is a scroll with gilded leaves and flowers titled "Van and Martial Arts". "filial piety" given by King Bao Dai to his family in the year of the Suu (1937) along with many poems by King Thanh Thai, are now also hung in the reception area of the house. Later, due to the need to receive guests as well as make the house a place to visit, Mrs. Tuan Chi built another house with French-style architecture on the left side of the neighboring Ruong house for living and activities. A special feature of this new house is Ms. Tuan Chi's book library with 338 books in many diverse genres such as literature, history, politics, law, dictionaries, feng shui... written in many languages. such as Vietnamese, French, English, Russian, Japanese. Not only is it a special house that has preserved many generations of famous families, An Hien is also truly an ecological space, a garden of four-season scents. Many rows of trees and tree stumps here are more than a hundred years old. Many types of fruit trees and rare tree varieties from all 3 regions are also brought here to gather. In particular, the great-grandson of the great poet Nguyen Du gave Ms. Tuan Chi 14 Tien Dien persimmon trees, which were presented to the king on the occasion of Thuong Tien festival. In particular, in the garden there are many Giang Chau mangosteen trees, a famous precious fruit in Hue that is used to honor the king... Hue not only attracts tourists because of the beauty of the natural landscape or the attraction of the specialty dishes but also because of the relics that preserve a long-standing culture. In the middle of the bustling city, An Hien garden house with its ancient architecture is always a famous tourist destination you cannot miss when you have the opportunity to come to this capital!

Hue

From January to July

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Truong Tien Bridge

Trang Tien Hue Bridge is considered a symbol of the ancient capital, bearing a strong historical mark through many ups and downs of the country. This is also an attractive tourist destination that attracts all tourists when coming to Hue because of its charming and poetic beauty spanning the slowly flowing Perfume River. Crossing the gentle Perfume River, Trang Tien Hue Bridge is not simply a not only a traffic project but also a witness to history that has existed for more than a century with many changes. This is also a check-in point that attracts many tourists when traveling to Hue because of its charming, poetic and ancient beauty. Trang Tien Bridge Hue is located right in the city center and is also known as Truong Tien Bridge , Thanh Thai bridge. The bridge connects the two banks of the Huong River with the northern end belonging to Phu Hoa ward, the southern end belonging to Phu Hoi ward. This is the first bridge in the Indochina region built using techniques and materials imported from the West. The bridge is built of steel with a total length of more than 400 meters, including 6 spans of steel girders in the shape of a rim, each span is 67 meters. Trang Tien Hue Bridge has entered poetry and become a symbol and attractive destination. The ancient capital is guided by its historical values and unique beauties as follows: Trang Tien Bridge is a witness, a beautiful historical relic over time: With more than a century of age, Trang Tien Bridge in Hue has gone through many ups and downs of history in the land of the ancient capital. With advanced and modern construction techniques, the bridge has been the pride of the people of Hue since its completion. The bridge went through the resistance war against the French with heavy destruction and many restorations and repairs. Check-in Trang Tien Hue: Trang Tien Bridge possesses a very unique and impressive ancient, peaceful beauty. This is the beautiful background in virtual live photos. So, during your trip to Hue city, don't miss the opportunity to walk on the bridge and take many beautiful photos. Enjoy the panoramic view of Hue during the day: The image of the graceful bridge reflecting on the peaceful Perfume River and the boats quietly crossing the river is the beautiful scene that you can witness when coming here. The bridge also makes visitors fall in love with its simplicity and indescribable gentle beauty. Visit and admire the sparkling Trang Tien Bridge at night: In 2002, besides the existing lighting system, Trang Tien Bridge was also installed with a modern color-changing light system. Thanks to that, it's like wearing a new, sparkling, magical shirt every night. This is also a great time for you to visit, admire Truong Tien Bridge and enjoy the cool, fresh air. You can also admire the Perfume River flowing slowly and listen to Hue ca tru songs echoing from dragon boats. Take a walk in the walking street right under the bridge: The bustling walking street and night market right under the bridge are also places that bring you many interesting experiences. This place possesses a simple beauty and a bustling atmosphere with many souvenir stalls and delicious specialty restaurants. So, after the scenic journey and strolling on the bridge, stop by the walking street to enjoy delicious food and conveniently buy gifts for relatives and friends.

Hue

December to March

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Bach Ma National Park

Bach Ma National Park is located in Phu Loc district, Thua Thien Hue province, 40km from Hue city, 65km from Da Nang. Bach Ma National Park is part of the Truong Son Bac range, with many mountain ranges with peaks over 1,000m running horizontally from West to East. Bach Ma National Forest has a total area of nearly 37,500 hectares, is a large primeval forest, has 2,373 plant species and 1,715 diverse animal species, including many rare species, listed in the Vietnam Red Book. History of Bach Ma National Park according to local people, Bach Ma National Park was discovered and exploited by a French engineer named M.Girard in 1932, this place became a floating resort. famous since 1945. Experiences not to be missed when coming to Phu Loc National Park, Thua Thien Hue Visit Vong Hai Dai (sea observatory): Vong Hai Dai is located at the majestic Bach Ma peak, at an altitude of about 1,430m above sea level. From Vong Hai Dai, you can easily admire the majestic mountain panorama of Bach Ma national forest, admire Lang Co bay or beautiful Canh Duong beach from afar. To get to Vong Hai Dai, you will need to go through Vong Hai Dai trail. You can choose to go trekking on the trail or choose to travel by car to avoid getting tired. Explore Ngu Ho Bach Ma: To get to Ngu Ho Bach Ma, you walk from Vong Hai Dai down about 2km to Do Quyen villa, continue following the signs to Ngu Ho, discover 5 enchanting lakes. with different beauties. The water at Bach Ma Five Lakes is clear, the lakes all have extremely unique terrain, creating a beautiful scene like a watercolor painting. Check-in for virtual life at Do Quyen waterfall and Tri Sao waterfall: Do Quyen waterfall is a definite destination not to be missed when you travel to Bach Ma Hue national park. To get to Do Quyen waterfall, follow the sign from Ngu Ho Bach Ma, climb to the top of Do Quyen waterfall. The waterfall is called Do Quyen because the Azalea flower grows abundantly on both sides of the waterfall. Do Quyen Waterfall is a waterfall with a height of 300m, churning out white foam, possessing a wonderful natural scenery in Bach Ma Hue National Park. Tri Sao Waterfall is also an attractive virtual check-in spot no less than Do Quyen Waterfall. To get to the waterfall, you will have to climb mountain slopes and go through thin forests to get to the place where you can feel the sound of water flowing through each stone step. , watching the clear, beautiful lake. Experience exploring the black cat forest: Bach Ma Hue National Park has a rich and diverse ecosystem, in which the black cat forest stands out with many majestic ancient trees, straight trunks, pyramidal canopy, and diameter trees. up to more than 1m and over 30m high, growing close together. Visit Truc Lam Bach Ma Zen Monastery Hue: Going to Bach Ma National Park and not visiting Truc Lam Bach Ma Zen Monastery would be a mistake. The monastery is located in the middle of Truoi Lake, on Linh Son mountain. Coming here, you can see the beautiful natural scenery of Truoi Lake, or explore the architectural works of the monastery such as The main hall, the main hall, the monks, the monks... are built in harmony. Bach Ma Hue National Park is an attractive destination that you should experience when traveling to Hue, hopefully with experience traveling to the national park. Join Bach Ma Hue in the article, you will have a complete and perfect trip.

Hue

December to April

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Huong Thuy Xuan Village

Located on Huyen Tran Cong Chua street, about 7km southwest of Hue city, is the largest Perfume village in Hue - Huong Thuy Xuan village, famous for making incense sticks for hundreds of years. Thuy Xuan incense making village is located on the tourist route to visit Tu Duc mausoleum and Vong Canh hill, so it is quite convenient for local people and tourists to know more about the craft village. Tourists who visit Perfume village, explore the process of making incense by hand in the village, enjoy the joy of sewing an incense stick by hand, making an incense stick themselves, as well as learning more about the profession and people. the life of the people of Hue. Incense in Thuy Xuan has a unique aroma and good quality. Most people here work as incense makers and make a living from making incense. The traditional profession of our ancestors is deeply ingrained in the flesh and blood of the people of Thuy Xuan village. They are passionate, love their job, and meticulous about their job from morning to night. They maintain the profession of making incense because their passion for the profession is the main thing, because incense is made by hand, without using a beater, so the productivity is not as high as making a machine, and the price is very affordable, so the profit is only enough to cover meals. During the day, customers who come to buy incense, souvenirs or just to take pictures are all very happy and welcoming with gentle, friendly smiles. As soon as you stepped foot into the village, the fragrance of incense filled the air. To make an incense stick, the first step is to choose ingredients, usually including: Five-spice herbal medicine with cinnamon, cardamom, pine buds, cloves, star anise, eucalyptus, cinnamon... mixed with water, mixed again. together to make incense powder. Next is the step of making the incense core, the incense core is made from bamboo intestines split into small pieces, dried in the sun for many days to dry and crispy. The bamboo used to make the incense core is old bamboo taken from Nam Dong forest, Binh Dien, Phong Son. The incense powder is mixed and then tightened around the incense core, tightened until it is thin and round enough, then dried in the sun. The people of Thuy Xuan village still preserve the traditional way of making incense instead of using an incense machine, although it is quite more difficult, but it is still folk, preserving the tradition and "soul" of the profession. Thuy Xuan incense village supplies the market with all kinds of incense such as: Cinnamon incense, lemongrass oil incense, deodorizing incense, incense sticks, agarwood buds, the most prominent is Agarwood incense, the village's incense does not use chemicals, only Using natural flavors and ingredients that are friendly to the environment and health, the product has a brighter yellow color than other flavors and has a pleasant characteristic scent. Initially, incense was only brown and red, but now visitors will easily see many types of incense with colorful incense bases: purple, yellow, blue, pink... spreading into colorful, shimmering incense flowers. shining in the sun. The colorful space and the enthusiasm and hospitality of the people here have made visitors fascinated, amazed and overwhelmed. Just click the camera, visitors will have sparkling auto images like in a magazine Now people here also combine making incense and making tourism products, selling souvenirs such as oil paintings, fans, and brocade items to earn more income, helping people's lives improve. than. Huong Thuy Xuan not only supplies demand in the province but also throughout the country as well as exporting abroad. Thuy Xuan incense village has become a unique cultural beauty of the ancient capital that has been passed down and developed until now.

Hue

From March to August

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Hai Van Pass

Traveling to Da Nang - Hue, you definitely cannot miss the road that many tourists always want to conquer, which is Hai Van Pass. Located along the length of Hai Van mountain, which is the boundary between Thua Thien Hue and Da Nang provinces, 80km from Hue city and 20km from Da Nang city. The pass is 500m high above sea level and has a length of about 20km. Hai Van Pass is one of the most beautiful coastal passes in the world, a masterpiece of nature bestowed on Vietnam. Images of dangerous but very beautiful roads with majestic mountains, with clouds hovering at the top of the mountains make visitors suddenly remember the rhythm of the song "Your train passes through the mountains", the beauty has gone. into unforgettable musical melodies. During the French colonial period, although the Hai Van Pass had been built, it was still very narrow, dangerous, and prone to wild beasts and robbers, so the French built a railway. along the length of Hai Van Pass. Today, the Hai Van Pass tunnel has been completed to ensure convenience for North-South traffic. Even though there is a Hai Van Pass tunnel, many tourists still want to come here to visit and conquer the most dangerous road in Vietnam. The road to conquer Hai Van Pass is not easy with winding and winding roads. along the mountainside. Hai Van Pass stands out among the vast mountains, like a strip of silk across the clouds, like a fairyland. Standing from Hai Van Pass, visitors can see far away with majestic high mountains on one side, vast sea on the other, all blending together, creating a magnificent natural picture. Hai Van or Hai Van Quan is considered "the most majestic landscape in the world", located on the top of Hai Van pass. Overcoming dangerous roads to get to this place, you will be able to capture the entire view of Hai Van Pass in your sight. This gate was built during the Tran Dynasty, is about 6m high, has a very large arch, and above is an observation deck. The gate was built very firmly, through rain and wind, ups and downs, to this day, Hai Van Quan still stands tall. Traveling to Hue and Da Nang, you definitely cannot miss this place. Van Village is a small village located separately from Da Nang, right at the foot of Hai Van Pass. You can bring food and camping equipment for a picnic with friends. Van Village has many places where you can organize a barbecue or camp overnight. From Hai Van Quan, you move another 4km to the ranger station and then follow the concrete road for another 1km to Bac Hai Van station. This place is enough for you to enjoy taking "virtual life" photos. However, there will still be trains running on the tracks, so when taking photos, remember to observe carefully. Like Bac Hai Van station, Don Ca arch bridge is famous for its wild and strange beauty. After moving to Bac Hai Van station, you go a little further to reach Don Ca arch bridge. The path is quite steep and small, you should pay attention. The lonely tree is a familiar image to anyone who has had the opportunity to go down Hai Van pass. Regardless of the angle, you can rest assured that you will have sparkling photos with this tree. You can also take the opportunity to rest at a nearby restaurant. However, you need to pay attention to safety because there are many cars passing by here. Turtle Rock, embracing the beauty of the romantic Da Nang seascape, is an extremely hot check-in location for Hai Van Pass. From the top of Mr. Turtle's peak, you can see the entire beautiful view of Da Nang sea and get many "virtual life" photos. "Death" U-shaped corner: Although the name seems a bit scary, this is also a place to help you get sparkling photos. However, because there is a lot of traffic and it is a curve, please pay attention to safety when taking photos.

Hue

From January to August

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Vong Canh Hill

Vong Canh Hill Hue is a place you must definitely visit when traveling to Hue. This place possesses perfect beauty, between clouds, sky, rivers, mountains and trees. Not only that, Vong Canh Hill is also known as the most beautiful place to watch the sunset in Hue. When mentioning famous tourist destinations in Hue, surely many people will immediately think of Perfume River, Hue Citadel, and Bridge. Trang Tien or Thien Mu Pagoda, but few people know that this place also has a place known as the "magic eyes of the Ancient Capital", which is Vong Canh Hill, Hue. This picturesque hill is located at 102 Huyen Tran Cong Chua Street, Thuy Bieu commune, about 7km south of the city center. The hill area is not too large, and the height also makes backpackers scared. Everything is at a moderate level but makes many tourists fascinated. The reason can only be the poetic and lyrical beauty here. And the special highlight is the Perfume River lying shyly at the foot of the hill. In particular, this is also a rare place where you can watch the entire sunset in Hue. The color of the afternoon sunlight mixed with the blue of the pine forest creates an extremely wonderful scene, making any tourist who visits have a camera full of photos when they return home. The entire area of the hill is covered. covered with green trees. Therefore, when arriving here, the first feeling of visitors will be freshness and comfort at any time of the day. It can be seen that you can go to Vong Canh Hill in Hue at any time. But to make your trip more interesting experiences, especially to have more "cool" virtual check-in photos, the morning or afternoon would be the most ideal. In the morning, the temperature here will be the best. It's a bit chilly, the surrounding scenery is covered with a light layer of mist. In particular, the sunrise at Vong Canh Hill in Hue in the morning is also extremely beautiful, witnessing the moment the new day begins on the high hill will bring you many interesting experiences! If you are a lover of romance, you cannot miss the opportunity to watch the sunset on top of Vong Canh hill in Hue! The most beautiful time to watch the sunset here is around 5pm. At this time, the sun begins to set, disappearing behind the mountains and pine trees, creating an extremely romantic scene. It will be so gentle and peaceful when you witness this with your loved ones and friends. Maybe you don't know the history of Vong Canh Hill in Hue. In the past, this was the stopping place of many kings and lords of the Nguyen Dynasty. Not every place was visited by kings, because it had to possess a very unique natural landscape to be able to catch the king's eye. That's right, when you have the opportunity to come here with your own eyes, you can imagine the surprising beauty of Vong Canh Hue hill. It is no exaggeration to say that this place has beautiful scenery worthy of Da Lat. Here, you can easily observe the four-season fruit garden. There are ash tea, tangerines, oranges, longans... everything! Mixed in are the ancient colors of temple roofs and ancient mausoleums. It is impossible not to mention the shady rows of pine trees, making the atmosphere here very cool. In particular, standing from the top of the hill, you can see a corner of the gentle Perfume River. This is truly the ideal view for you to fully admire the vast and warm beauty of Hue. The most unique "specialty" at Vong Canh hill is the sunset. As dusk gradually falls, the space here becomes strangely quiet, leaving only the pale sunlight filtering through the leaves, reflecting the sparkling light into the distance. Everything is dyed in a sad red color, making this moment truly unforgettable. Don't hesitate to bring your camera to check-in and take a few photos! Far from the hot, dry air in the city center, Vong Canh Hill in Hue has a very cool climate. Not many people know about it, so the scenery at Vong Canh Hill is still quite wild. This place possesses quite rich vegetation, covered with trees all year round like a giant air "purifier". That's why this is a place to avoid the "intestinal" heat of the indigenous people. With charming natural scenery, rivers, mountains, and cool trees, this place has countless "trick" virtual check-in corners for you to freely take pictures of. Every corner here is endless inspiration for photographers from amateurs to professionals. You just need to stand in and there will be dozens of beautiful photos to upload to Facebook! You can choose a romantic pine hill background or choose a dreamy Perfume River frame in the sunset. The secret to a more beautiful photo is to choose a slightly vintage clothing color tone, it will fit the scene here very well! An activity not to be missed when visiting Vong Canh hill is camping! If you feel like experiencing 1 day here is not enough, then join your "accomplices" and set up a tent to spend the night here. And to make the atmosphere more exciting, there is no shortage of singing, dancing and entertainment. Don't forget to bring food and drinks if you plan to camp here! Especially, before leaving, don't forget to clean up thoroughly, leaving only "footprints".

Hue

From January to August

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Tam Giang Lagoon

Known as the brackish water lagoon with the largest area in Southeast Asia, Tam Giang lagoon is a favorite destination for tourists from far away when visiting the dreamy land of Hue as well as an ideal place to attract photographers. Photographers come to capture wonderful images and moments of nature. Tam Giang Hue Lagoon - The beauty of Vietnam's homeland. Be captivated by the peace of Thai Duong Ha fishing village. Thai Duong Ha fishing village is a small oasis located right on the lagoon, this is where fishing households live by catching fish and seafood. This place is known to have existed for a long time and has many traditional cultural beauties of our nation that are still preserved. Coming to Thai Duong Ha fishing village, you will enjoy many fresh brackish water seafood dishes at cheaper prices than other places. In addition, you can also experience and visit Vietnamese communal houses, festivals associated with the people here such as Cau Ngu festival and peaceful and quiet countryside life. Perhaps the most attractive beauty of Tam Giang lagoon is its poetry, a beautiful but sad place, the vastness of nature and the stillness of the scenery that easily catches the eye of those who love landscape photography. Coming to Tam Giang lagoon at every time of the day, you will be attracted by its unique beauty. If in the morning the sunrise shines brightly, reflecting on the sparkling water surface, then in the late afternoon, this brackish lagoon has something magical. , very soulful of Vietnamese countryside like the old days. Vietnam's homeland is beautiful, there are many peaceful and beautiful places like Tam Giang lagoon that you need to explore. If you come to Hue, don't forget to visit Tam Giang to see how beautiful and peaceful our country is.

Hue

November to April

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Bach Ma Mountain

Bach Ma Mountain is located at the end of the Truong Son range and is the center of the only strip of green forest in Vietnam stretching from the East Sea to the Vietnam - Laos border. Unlike the guardian of Phu Yen's land and sky, who stands alone like Da Bia Mountain, Bach Ma Mountain appears like a charming landscape painting that makes visitors come here still reluctant to return. Hue is a city with pleasant, fresh weather. So conquering Bach Ma Mountain in Hue will be great because it is covered all year round with mountains and forests, so the climate here is easy to breathe, the higher you go, the cooler it gets. With the advantage of being close to the sea, the average summer temperature here ranges from 20 - 26 degrees Celsius, and in winter from 4 degrees - 10 degrees Celsius. Therefore, the weather in Bach Ma mountain range is mild and cool. On mild sunny days, it is not too harsh and makes you feel uncomfortable or hot. On days with a few thunderstorms, the weather will become calmer. Conquering the 1450m high mountain peak is not easy. Looking up from afar, visitors will be overwhelmed by the majestic beauty, hidden behind layers of fog, making Bach Ma Mountain more poetic and magical than ever. Having the advantage of being a place with a wonderful climate, the nature and flora here are very rich and diverse with more than 2,000 species of plants and about 1,500 species of animals, including many species of animals and plants named in books. Vietnamese red. Get lost in the vast, natural space of Bach Ma Mountain. Visitors can also enjoy the famous beauty of streams and breathtaking high waterfalls. Standing tall in the Bach Ma mountain range, flowing day and night. Do Quyen Waterfall is 400m high, 20m wide with a rolling white waterfall, highlighting a corner of Bach Ma mountain and forest like a girl who fell asleep and never woke up. The cool, fresh water mixed with the cool air here gives visitors a very comfortable feeling, all worries seem to disappear. On sunny summer days, visitors will see that on both sides of the waterfall are the precious Rhododendron flowers blooming, glowing red and the whole sky looks like it is covered with a long red silk carpet with no end in sight. Stop here, take some beautiful nature photos, it won't be a mistake to get lost in this place. Standing from the top of the waterfall, looking out into the distance, it's like seeing a white sky with sparkling afternoon sunlight shining down, making this scene sparklingly beautiful and magical. The vertical waterfall is up to 250m high, it is very interesting when you check-in with a few friends or your family when coming to Do Quyen waterfall.

Hue

March to August

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Lap An lagoon

To fully admire the beauty of Lap An lagoon, you should come here from March to June. At that time, the sunlight is somewhat harsh, but it brings out the sad beauty of the lagoon for you to enjoy. You can fully admire the poetic scenery of this place. From the center of Hue city, you can travel to Lap An lagoon by motorbike. The journey starts from the center and follows National Highway 1A, goes through Hai Van Pass a little further and will reach Lang Co Bay. When traveling by motorbike, remember to fully equip gloves, masks, and hats to avoid being exposed to dust or harsh sunlight that will affect your health. In addition, you can also travel by car on the way to Hai Van Pass, stop by Lang Co Bay and stop at Lap An lagoon to watch the sunset. Lap An lagoon (also known as An Cu lagoon) is located near National Highway 1A, passing through Lang Co town, Phu Loc district, Thua Thien - Hue province, with an area of about 15km2. Lap An Lagoon is located in a beautiful location, right at the foot of Phu Gia Pass, surrounded by the majestic Bach Ma mountain range, in front is the gentle Lang Co Bay with jade green water. All give Lap An lagoon a dreamy beauty that makes many tourists stare in amazement. Lap An Hue Lagoon is perhaps most beautiful in the late afternoon, when the last rays of the day shine down on this place, creating a romantic and peaceful beauty. Coming here at sunset, you will not be surprised by the scene before your eyes, both majestic and mixed with a special "very Hue" quality. In addition, this place not only possesses poetic natural scenery, the lagoon is also home to many species of aquatic plants and animals, and among them, the most numerous are oysters, a specialty of the surrounding people. Lap An area. The work of local people is mainly fishing, especially oysters. Oysters in Lap An lagoon are famous for being delicious and fatty, so when coming here, visitors will enjoy delicious dishes from this type of seafood such as grilled meat, porridge, stir-fried onions, salad... The flavors of the dishes will make you happy. Tourists cannot forget. Besides, worms and sea cucumbers are also two types of seafood that appear a lot in Lap An lagoon, often used as ingredients for delicious, nutritious dishes, in particular, worms are also used as food. medicine.

Hue

March to August

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Thien Mu Pagoda

Thien Mu Pagoda, also known as Linh Mu, is located on Ha Khe hill, next to the poetic and lyrical Perfume River in Kim Long ward, Hue city, Thua Thien - Hue province. The pagoda was officially established in the year Tan Suu (1601), during the reign of Lord Nguyen Hoang - the first Nguyen Lord in Dang Trong and this is also one of the oldest pagodas in the ancient capital. A symbol associated with the image of Thien Mu Pagoda is Phuoc Duyen Tower. The tower is 21m high, with seven floors, built in front of the pagoda. Each tower floor has a Buddha statue. Inside there is a spiral staircase leading to the top floor, where a golden Buddha statue used to be worshiped. In addition to Phuoc Nguyen Tower, Thien Mu Pagoda also has architectural works such as Dai Hung Palace, Dia Tang Palace, Quan Am Palace... along with stone stele and bronze bells. In addition, the pagoda is also home to many valuable historical and artistic artifacts. The Dharma Protector statues, the Ten Kings statue, the Maitreya Buddha statue, the Tam The Buddha statue... or the horizontal panels and parallel sentences here all mark the golden historical periods of Thien Mu Pagoda. Located on the banks of the romantic Perfume River, Thien Mu Pagoda with its ancient architecture has contributed to making the natural picture of this place even more charming, solemn and sacred. Under the reign of Lord Nguyen, Thien Mu Pagoda Hue went through many major renovations, of which the most prominent was the restoration under Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu (1691-1725). In addition, Nguyen Phuc Chu also had a large bell cast with a weight of more than two tons in 1710 and an inscription was engraved on the bell. In 1714, he continued to restore dozens of other buildings at the pagoda such as Thien Vuong palace, Dai Hung palace, Dharma lecture house, Tang Kinh pavilion... In particular, Lord Nguyen Phuc Chu also sent people to China to buy more 1,000 sets of Buddhist scriptures with the purpose of praising Buddhist philosophy are located in the Tang Kinh floor. In addition, the scriptures also clearly record the story of Venerable Thach Liem, who made great contributions in helping Lord Nguyen revive Buddhism in Vietnam. Dang Trong. According to legend, in the past, when Lord Nguyen was still ruling in Dang Trong, the idea of feudal etiquette "where parents put their children is where they sit" was very heavy. At that time, a couple loved each other passionately. However, the girl was a noble lady, beautiful and the daughter of a rich mandarin, while the boy was an orphan and poor. Therefore, her family strictly forbade it. Too miserable, the two went to Mu boat wharf (in front of Thien Mu pagoda) to commit suicide. Ironically, the boy died in the Perfume River, while the girl washed ashore and was saved by villagers. After that, her family took her home and forced her to marry a rich man. As time passed, she gradually forgot the memories she had with the boy from years ago, while he lay in the Perfume River, waiting for his lover but did not find one, so he resented his fate and "entered" Thien Mu Pagoda, cursing, Any couple who loves each other and comes here will have their love broken and break up. The curse has been passed down to this day, making Thien Mu Huet Pagoda more sacred and mysterious. However, a monk practicing at Thien Mu Pagoda said: "The story that people say that the pagoda carries a curse of love is not true. In ancient times, there were many trees in the temple grounds. Couples often invite each other to the temple, taking advantage of the green trees in the temple to do things that are against morality. Unable to accept that, people made up a story about a curse to keep the temple pure. Sharing the same opinion as the monk, Hue scholar Phan Thuan An shared: "Those who love each other go there and do bad things in the solemn, pure setting of the temple, which has a negative impact on the Buddha's temple. If you truly love each other and maintain your dignity in front of a dignified world, I think there will be no problem." Thus, if you go to the temple to sightsee, worship, enjoy the pure scenery, and pray for good things, it will be a welcome action, however, if you do the wrong thing, you will encounter trouble. not a "breakdown". Through this, the local people, as well as the monks in the temple, hope that Buddhists can come to the temple to do good things, not to commit acts contrary to morality and ethics.

Hue

From January to December

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