Hue, Perfume river (link, enlace, lien)
A morning cruise on the Perfume River. Visiting: Tumba de Kai Dinh,
which was built from 1920 to 1931 taking 11 years to complete for the Nguyễn Emperor Khải Định. The tomb is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture. It is located on a steep hill.
Afternoon visiting Mausoleum of Tu Duc.
Tu Duc began planning his tomb long before his death in 1883. The major portions of the tomb complex were completed from 1864-67, along with future temple buildings that served as a palatial retreat for Tu Duc and his many wives during his lifetime. Construction of the tomb demanded so much corvee labor and extra taxation that there was an abortive coup against Tu Duc in 1866. This was put down, and for the remainder of his life, Tu Duc continued to use the tomb's palace buildings as his place of residence.
Hue, Perfume river (link, enlace, lien)
Beautiful light!
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