one can carry most anything on a motor bike
time for a snooze
perfume river that divides hue city
another example of what one can carry on a bike
one of four gates to the imperial city
lanterns on the perfume river
statues at Minh Mang tomb
one of the gates at Minh Mang tomb no longer in use
one of the pavilions to pass through at Minh Mang tomb
up the steps and down before arriving at the tomb gate
at the steps of the Minh Mang tomb gate looking back
gate to Minh Mang's tomb - only opened once a year on his death anniversary
incense burning at one of the pavilions - Minh Mang tomb
Ka Dinh tomb entrance
samurais guarding the emperor's tomb
more guards
still more guards
entrance to Khai Dinh tomb
ornate tomb of Khai Dinh
Epitaph in center archway written by Tu Duc himself. His self-biography also expresses his regrets in life.
Tu Duc's epitaph
tu duc's tomb
ladies doing the hard work at tu duc's tomb
Citadel gate - 1 of 4
puppy playing with toad
gate inside citadel
gates inside citadel
traditional music inside citadel
1 of 9 bronze urns inside the "Mieu" courtyard which honors the ten Nguyen emperors
Thien Mu Pagoda
Perfume River
incense at the Thien Mu Pagoda