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Published: February 26th 2008
The main reason to visit Hue is the citadel of the old capitol, along with the royal tombs scattered around the countryside.
In 19th century and untill the mid 20th century Vietnam was ruled by French Authority. In Vietnam war during the 1968 Tet offensive there was heavy fighting in Hue, and much of it was concentrated in the area of the citadel. Consequently much of it was damaged.
The Imperial Citadel, along with the splendid tombs of the Nguyen emperors and notable pagodas in Hue city, were recognized as a UNESCO world heritage site since 1993.
Hue city was the capital of Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. Ho Chi Minh was the last leader who appeared to the crowds at the Citadel in 1945.
The first day we wandered around the city and visited The Citadel. It resembles the Forbidden City of Beijing.
The second day we took a boat trip to the royal tombs through the Perfume river.It was rainy so we could't feel the real beauty of the area.
We were comfortable at Sports Hotel centrally located near the river.The restaurant; Omar Khayyam's Indian Restaurant was the best since the start of our
Perfume River
From the bridgejourney.
We will write for Hanoi from Laos.
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