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Wednesday 23 June 2010

Visit Vietnam(7) Tomb of King Khai Dinh


Tomb of King Khai Dinh which is far away from Hue city around 10 kmtrs. This king was the 12  emperor in Ngian dynasty.Mostly people hated him due to difficulty lives from earned more tax policy and under controlled by French law.
Especially one part of income was used to build this tomb for himself during alive which wasted money till one of artist painted every cielings in this tomb with his feet in dragon picture named "Dragon in cloud" for sarcastic.
By the way, after the king knew the result for used feet to draw this ,he still didn't punish him cause of the
painting was so wonderful and beautiful.
This tomb was built during 1920-1931 spent 11 years till finished. The stylist mixed between Rococo and
Vietnamese ,looks harmonious. It still left without took care till the last emperor of Ngian dynasty then returned to communist governor.

























"Dragon in cloud"ceiling's painting













The statue of King Khai Dinh which life-size,made of copper.







The statue of soldiers are settled around the building.

Sunday 20 June 2010

Visit Vietnam(6)- Dai Noi Palace






Then we visit  Dai Noi Palace which was oldest since dynasty Ngien more than 1,000 years ago.This was
influenced from Chinese culture.









Here we reach the palace.









The oldest map drawing showed the area surrounding.

Inside the hall made of real big wood.






Then we see the museum showed city history.

King's dress












Take a break for awhile with lunch then we will visit the cemetery of King Khai Dihn.

Friday 18 June 2010

Visit Vietnam (5)- Tien Mu Temple

Tien Mu Temple

Then we reach Tien Mu temple, which was built in 1601 in Chinese culture in Zen denomination and it is one of the most beautiful architectural  structure in Vietnam. There is a brick tower hight 21 meters and is of octagon shave and has seven stories. This beautiful temple looks like a symbol of Hue city,itself.





    
                                                          The biggest bell in Vietnam


One of famous Chinese god









                                           



                                                   





The souvenior shop around the temple.


Thursday 17 June 2010

Visit Vietnam (4)



The second day in Hue

This morning in Hue city, we get up with fresh in the quiet city. Sun rises slowly like lazy day but let me
see freshy scenery. You can see Hom river and the bridge which was colorful last night.



The woman with her hat.



Vietnam woman dress called "Ow Yai" ,looks nice ,cover till the neck ,tidy but pretty.




Morning in the city.

After breakfast, we will visit the welknow temple named Tienmu but we will go by Vietnam boat




Hom river is so wide,fresh and clean ..like you went back in the old time.... people still use easy life ,quiet and not hurry,look comfortable.










This is former was the king's boat.







                                    


Natural life along Hom river.The boat is filled with sand, the simple way of transportation.