November 5th: Hue
One of the major attractions around the city are the royal tombs of some of the more powerful emporers, and the easiest way to visit is a boat trip up
the river. We only took in two of the major tombs to allow more time at each.
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Fishing boats
Perfumed River
A major source of income locally is dredging the river for sand to be used in building projects. It looks like hard work!
Sand piled beside the river
Thien Mu Pagoda
Tomb of Tu Doc
Tomb of Minh Mang,
Latter day Vietnamese like to be buried near the emperors
The emperor used the area as a retreat for years before his death
A temple dedicated to Tu Doc's many concubines
A more minor royal buried within Tu Doc's complex
Stella listing Tu Doc's achievements
I don't think this is a comment on the US election...
Shrine at a pagoda entrance
Lunch on the boat
Tomb of Minh Mang
Some features are repeated in several tombs, including the stone mandarins
Photography is only allowed in temples honoring minor royals, mandarins and other lower orders. No photographs where the emperor is honored
This tomb has unique formal garden and water arrangements
The actual grave is closed to the public, and is on the small walled hill
Tim entertains the kids
Back in Hue
Water taxi
Tracy takes a moto
Dried squid for sale
Hue by night
© Tim Cooke 2006
