Introduction to today's journey
Today's journey takes us further along the Reunification Express until we get off at the historical city of Hue, once Vietnam's capital city. There we head across the river to explore the old Imperial City, the royal city amazingly intact despite widespread bombing in the Vietnam war. We explore the city's temples and courtyards before returning across the river and experiencing a traditional cultural dinner.
Today's Journey
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Early morning view from the train as we pass through flooded rice fields and humid rain falls along the southern edge of Typhoon Parma only a couple of weeks before getting the northern end of Typhoon Ketsana. |
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We arrive in the ancient capital city of Hue in the late morning. |
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Entrance to the Imperial City in Hue. |
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View across the outer court of the Imperial City. |
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Exploring the gardens of the hidden forbidden city where the king dwelled. |
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A stone gate into another compound. Most of these compounds are grassy fields as much of this area was bombed during the Vietnam war. |
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One of several spectacular temples in the city which survived the war. |
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Large pot plants aligned in perfect symmetry. |
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A large incense urn viewed from another temple in the Imperial City. |
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Returning to the modern Hue City across the other side of the Perfume River. It is not as crowded as Hanoi, but still very busy. |
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