This thread will show the the images of Hue in progress of developing, the work of Hue's heritage preservation, as well as her beautiful and prosperous landscape, unique cuisine and beautiful women which are loved by local and foreign tourists.

Enjoy it if you feel like reading. I'll try to make this as short as possible.

Within nearly 400 years (1558-1945), Hue were successively the Capital city under 9 reigns of Nguyen Lords in Dang Trong, the Capital city of Tay Son Dynasty and then the Capital of the united country under the reign of 13 Emperors of Nguyen Dynasty. Nowadays, Hue City still bears in it the tangible and intangible cultural heritages containing a number of values symbolizing the intelligence and spirit of Vietnamese people. For centuries, a plenty of quintessence extracted from all over the country have gathered and formed a culture that is full of nation identity. Therefore, when talking about Hue, people often mention and think of the golden palace, the splendid temples, magnificent tombs, or poetic natural landscapes, etc.

With such object and non-object foundations formed in the early 14th century, Nguyen Lords (16th- 1th century), Tay Son Reign (at the end of 18th century) and 13 Nguyen Dynasty (1802- 1945) continually developed them and established priceless cultural fortune. The most typical is the Citadel’s relic complex which is included in the UNESCO’s list of the World’s cultural heritages and is compared with other thousand-year old wonders in the world.

Located in the centre of Hue City and in the North of Huong River, the architectural system symbolizing the power of Nguyen dynasty remains magnificently despite of a number of upheavals and influence of time. That architectural system consists of the Imperial City, the Citadel and the Purple Forbidden City. These three works are well-matched on an axis from the South to the North. This architectural system is the typical combination model of quintessence of the East and the West. Also, they are situated within a very poetic environment with many symbolic factors so naturally that people always consider them parts of the Citadel. They are Ngu Binh Mount, Huong River, Gia Vien, Boc Thanh sandbank, etc. In fact, they are in such harmony that people hardly find the influence of human factors on them.

NGO MON HUE (NOON GATE)





Away from the Imperial City to the West, along the banks of Huong River are the tombs of Nguyen Emperors which are considered the architectural achievements of Hue City. These tombs were constructed for 2 reasons: (1) sight-seeings when the emperors were alive and; (2) the place for everlasting rest when they passed away. With such reasons, these tombs have very unique features of architecture of VietNam.

Each tomb reflects its owner. For example: Gia Long tomb is simple but magnificent among the forest surroundings, which shows the bravery of a general experiencing a number of battles. Meanwhile, Minh Mang tomb is splendid and cleverly constructed showing the great will of a talented politician and poet; Thieu tri tomb is solemn and isolated in the quiet field, which partly expresses the fate of an excellent poet but unskillful emperor; and Tu Duc tomb is precisely designed and located in a poetic environment which reminds us of an emperor who was always regretful for what hadn’t been completed.

MINH MANG TOMB









I've actually never been to Minh Mang tomb but I've been to Tu Duc tomb. Just from the photos, Tu Duc tomb is way better. It's almost as big as the Purple Forbidden City. I'll try to find some more photos

The symbols of Hue: Huong River and Trang Tien Bridge

Hue Girls

I heard BP is from Hue, right?

As far as I know, she's from Phu Yen.
Well, somewhere down the line, her ancestors must have stopped at Hue at some point.

Yea and passed that Hue hotness to her?

What I like about Hue girls is they're perfect gf/wife materials, unlike those b!tches in the south
J/K

Hue's court music - The World's Intangible Cutural Heritage

With the meaning of “elegant”, Hue’s Court music mentions the music performed in annual occasions such as ceremonies, regional anniversaries as well as enthronements, funerals or official receptions. Among the diversified types of music, Court music is the only one that owns the National scope.

With the meaning of “elegant”, Hue’s Court music mentions the music performed in annual occasions such as ceremonies, regional anniversaries as well as enthronements, funerals or official receptions. Among the diversified types of music, Court music is the only one that owns the National scope.

Although the origin of Court Music was formed in 13th century, it didn’t reach its flourished time till Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945). The emperors under this Dynasty considered it the official type of music in the Court so as to show off their power and longevity. Court music then became one vital part and was performed in about 100 festivals annually. Being diversified in spiritual content, Court music was considered a type of communication and means of showing respect towards emperors and gods.

In addition, Court music was also a means to deliver philosophical ideas and aspects of the universe of Vietnamese people.

In general, the term court music doesn’t mean the musical system of the Court only, but also includes actual performances. It was featured with a number of musical instruments and was only shown in special occasions with its own singers and dancers. The drum plays the main role in the orchestra and each member has to pay their highest attention to follow all the stages in a lasting ceremonial.

The existence of Court music was strongly threatened with upheavals in the 20th century, especially the collapse of monarchy and the continual wars. Losing the imperial scene, this traditional music lost one of its original functions. Nowadays, with the assistance of the Government and the local community, some old musicians are trying to resurrect this traditional music and deliver their skills to younger generations. Some remained forms of Court music are now the inspiration for Vietnamese temporary music.

On 7-11-2003, the General Manager of UNESCO, Mr. Kiochiro Matsuura officially announced at a Ceremony in Paris that Court music of Viet Nam is one of the 28 cultural intangible masterpieces of mankind that were passed down to other generations orally. This was the 1st intangible heritage of Viet Nam to be included in this list. And this was the rewards for 10 years of preparation and tirelessly striving of the Central Committee, of the local authorities and of the Citadel’s Relics Conservation Center.
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Psss, don't you know Hanoi girls and Haiphong girls rank first in term BIATCHES in Vietnam? Hue is closer to Hanoi and Haiphong => Hue girls are b!tchier than Southern girls

I personally don't like the Nguyen Dynasty, but they did create one thing that influenced Vietnamese culture significantly.
Ao Dai

Hue Girls in Ao Dai.

Ao dai came about during the War of Trịnh and Nguyễn. Hundreds years before the creation of the Nguyen dynasty.

Calm down xigon,
I only just touched your southern girl's pride

The Nguyen Dynasty came from the Nguyen Lords anyway, why can't they take the credit?
During the Nguyen Lords, Ao Dai was created to distiguish with the clothes women wear in the North: pants instead of skirts
Under the Nguyen Dynasty, Ao Dai was popular all over Vietnam

Hue girls celebrate Vietnamese Women's day 20/10/2010





















Oh man, this it too hot to handle.
This thread is turning into a Hue Girls thread

Uh I was only kidding. Where did you get that idea that I was mad?


Different.
Nguyen lords were better than Nguyen kings Only the last Nguyen lord screwed up the Nguyen court.

The Nguyen Dynasty made Ao Dai a national costume.
That's important enough

Those American GI sat on the throne and there was a picture of it.

was in Hue about 11yrs ago, visited the citadel sat on the throne, went to chua Thien Mu as well. It was raining like fu-k though





cute girls here.

How much did it take to build the Imperial Capital of Vietnam in Hue?


The money should be used to build up a strong navy.

What about this Hue girl?

looks like a Hanoi girl.

xixon, look at those girls. don't they look 10000000000000x better than you. taller too.

Beautiful pictures and interesting information. I had never been to Hue but I wish to visit it some day.

Hue’s sensational sweet soups [size="4"][/size]

The imperial city of Hue is not just famous for its citadels and pagodas. As a popular saying goes, “Hanoi has 36 streets, Hue has 36 kinds of sweet soup.”

The central city’s iconic che, as it is broadly known, is usually made from various kinds of beans and sometimes sticky rice, and can be served hot or cold as a dessert.

A particular feature of Hue dishes, including che, that sets them apart from other regional cuisines in Vietnam, is their relatively small serving size and refined presentation, a vestige of their royal origin.

There are two types of Hue sweet soup, che cung dinh (royal sweet soup sold in restaurants) and che hem (hem means an “alley” in Vietnamese). The first is famous for its sophisticated cooking process and presentation while the second is a bit simpler.

But both reflect Hue people’s patience and devotion to work, which usually make their dishes sensational and unique.

It is very common for people drop into sidewalk shops run by street vendors in Hue to enjoy a bowl of sweet soup costing just VND5,000 (25 US cents).

Xich lo drivers drive tourists into narrow alleys where small shops serve even more delicious stuff for the same price.

The most popular che cung dinh dishes are che hat sen (lotus seed sweet soup; see photo), che hat sen long nhan (lotus seeds wrapped in longan pulp), and che dau ngu (kidney beans sweet soup).

The alleys sell a wide range of sweet soups, including che bap (corn sweet soup), che bot loc thit quay (sweet soup made from cassava flour and roasted pork), che khoai mon (taro), che chuoi (banana), and che buoi (sweet soup made from pomelo peel, green beans and cassava flour).

Hueans are proud of two ingredients that are unique to their sweet soup: lotus seeds and corn.

The best lotus seeds come from plants growing in Tinh Tam Lake, which records say King Minh Mang of the Nguyen Dynasty ordered built for entertainment. His servants used to make him fragrant tea from the seeds and petals taken from its lotuses.

The best corn comes from a field in Con Hen (Clam Isle), a poor area where residents make their living mostly from fishing and farming.

The islet is now a popular tourist spot which has many food shops selling com hen (clam rice) and che bap.

hey daxas do you know why purple ao dai is so idolize in hue ????

Purple symbolizes loyalty (in the sense of love) in Vietnamese culture. Maybe because Hue people regard loyalty as an important virtue so they sort of impose that color on women.

but why only hue that idolize a certain color of ao dai and nowhere else in vn princess

Purple also symbolises the faithfulness of women.

Women from other regions aren't really faithful
J/K



I guess because Ao Dai originated in Hue
It was the capital of VN at the time so it wanted something unique

That I don't know. Regional differences I guess.

Other regions in Vietnam idolize women in white aodai because white symbolizes purity (~ chastity).

I will defimitely hv to check out the sweet soups in Hue!

Just 14 days to go before hanoi!!!

I hope you don't like going to the shooting range.

Bullets in Viet Nam's shooting ranges are expensive as hell. One U.S. dollar a bullet.

Sitting in an office, having not much work to do at the moment so I dedicate some of my time for this thread.

Lang Co – One of the world’s most beautiful bays[size="4"][/size]



Lang Co – the beautiful bay of Thua Thien Hue Province has been officially a member of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays Club. Together with Ha Long and Nha Trang bays, Lang Co is the third bay of Vietnam which is honourably admitted to this Club.


Lang Co – the fairyland

Lang Co bay is 42.5km in length and 60km away from Hue and 20km from Da Nang. It is nearly a neglected beach located in the base of Hai Van Mountain Pass with smooth seaside resorts, clear water, a diversified and rich ecosystem, an extensive tropical forest on rolling mountains. Moreover, between the mountains and the beach is Lap An lagoon, which stretches attractively on an extensive area. Lang Co is really one of the famous tourist spots of Thua Thien Hue Province, which was compared with a fairyland by Khai Dinh King.

Besides nature-awarded values, Lang Co bay is also a part of the Central heritage road from Phong Nha Cave and Hue Ancient City to Hoi An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctuary. It is located in the East-West Economic Corridor and one of the three greatest tourist areas of Vietnam in the master plan for developing Vietnamese tourism in the period of 2001-2010. Moreover, Lang Co is oriented to be developed in a long-term association with Chan May – Lang Co Economic Zone and Chan May – Lang Co deep sea port, which was approved by the Governmental Prime Minister in order to ensure the sustainable and comprehensive development.

With available potentialities and advantages, in recent years, Thua Thien Hue Province has had plenty of action programs and plans in order to diffuse as well as appeal domestic and foreign investment to Lang Co area. Particularly, in 2008, the People's Committee of Thua Thien Hue Province issued the Program No. 45/CTr-UBND dated May 27th, 2008 on developing beach and lagoon tourism until 2012. Accordingly, together with the provincial beautiful lagoons and beaches which are paid special attention to the investment, upgrading, and development, Lang Co bay is considered as a breakthrough place of beach tourism with particular targets such as constructing regional and international convalescence resorts and beach entertainment areas, associating with Hue City to connect this region with regional and worldwide big tourism centers; establishing the tour of Hue - Canh Duong - Cu Du - Lang Co - Son Cha and the seaway tour of Lang Co - Son Cha - Da Nang - Hoi An, etc.

Nowadays, besides high-class resorts which have operated effectively such as Nirvana Spa and Resort, Ancient Resort, Huong Giang Resort, Thanh Tam Resort, Lang Co has been still receiving many new investment projects, for example projects for Hue Laguna Resort, Bai Chuoi Resort, Lap An eco tourism area, Thu Duc - Lang Co complex of offices and hotels, Dream Palace convalescence resort, etc.

Deserved to be one of the world’s most beautiful beaches

Basing on the maximum exploitation of potentialities and advantages of Lang Co economic and politic geography, the leadership of Thua Thien Hue Province always specifies to associate the growth with sustainable development, ensuring the harmony between mission of socio-economic development and ecological environment protection. This is shown clearly according to the view of sustainable development that "we need projects, but not necessarily any kinds of projects. We need to spread out the red carpet to invite investors but not necessarily any kinds of investors" or "Thua Thien Hue Province definitively does not issue license for projects which affect environment of this area", etc. Therefore, lots of billion-dollar-projects such as Project for thremo-electricity plant, Project for shipbuilding, etc. have been refused to be deployed in this area.

Until now, although there have been a lot of high-class convalescence resorts in Lang Co as well as other tourism projects, Lang Co is still a beautiful bay with stretching white sand, green mountain, and blue sea water. It is said that Lang Co enjoys a wonderful nature-awarded beauty. Thanks to the strict preservation and protection of ecosystem and environmental landscape, within the scope of the 5th international conference of the World’s Most Beautiful Bays Club on May 16th, 2009 in Setubal (Portugal) with the participation of 140 representatives of worldwide countries and representatives of 21 members of the Club, Mr. Je'rôme Bignon - the Club Chairman, officially chairs the Certificate Hand-over Ceremony to announce Lang Co Bay (Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam) to be the 28th official member of the Club.

On June 6th, 2008, in Lang Co Town (Phu Loc District), Thua Thien Hue Province organized a solemn ceremony to announce Lang Co as a beautiful bay of the world. At the ceremony, Mr. Nguyen Ngoc Thien, Deputy Secretary of the Provincial Party Committee, Chairman of the Provincial People's Committee called all local departments, branches, businesses and people to preserve and protect the title of Lang Co - the world beautiful bay by particular activities aiming at conserving and developing natural values of the bay, promoting traditional and community cultural values, developing sustainably in the combination with the investment in order to ensure comprehensive interests for the whole regional people. Moreover, he committed starting to design a long-term plan with lots of communication education programs and projects in order to promote values of natural scenery; develop and train human resources; and call investment projects in the fields of tourism and environment-friendly hi-tech by both domestic and foreign capitals.

The event that Lang Co bay is admitted to the World’s Most Beautiful Bays Club is not only a great honour to Thua Thien Hue Province in particular and Vietnam in general but also an important event in the Year of Cultural Diplomacy 2009 of Vietnam. This international brand name of Lang Co bay will help Thua Thien Hue Province to attract more and more tourists to visit Hue for sightseeing and convalescence as well as to develop tourism as a key economic industry of the province and the Central region.

When you're in Hue, tanga, try to check this out. It will be worth your time.

I dedicated a space in my sig for Hue ao dai

some more Lang Co

Some more

$hit, my boss is back.

Hue Cuisine to be continued

HUE #1!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..
and when black ops came out, and I was in Hue for a mission, when I saw nguoi Hue being slaughtered by nguoi bac I was just knifing and shooting nguoi bac's leg off... no mercy yo LOL