Today was a half day tour of the Citadel and the Tomb of Khai Dinh.
Information about the Citadel from Josh's report: The Citadel of Hue, also known as the Forbidden Purple Palace, was modeled after the Forbidden City in Bejing. Constructed on the north bank of the Perfume River, the Citadel was the home for thirteen emperors of Vietnam. Construction was completed in 1832 under the reign of Emperor Ming Mang The perimeter of its exterior wall is ten kilometers long. It is the sight where the last emperor of Vietnam, Bao Dai, abdicated in 1945 to Ho Chi Minh's government. In 1968 during the Tet Offensive, during fierce fighting in the Citadel, many buildings were destroyed.
Walk way and ponds in the Citadel
Mausoleum of Khai Dinh
Information about Emperor Khai Dinh from Emmy's report: Khai Dinh, born in 1885, was the 12th emperor of the Nguyen Dynasty. His adopted son, Bao Dai, was Vietnam's last emperor. His reign lasted from 1916 through 1925. Influenced by both European and Vietnamese cultures, Khai DaiDinh's mausoleum reflects the architecture of both.
Josh on the afternoon cyclo ride to Dong Ba market
Michelle with a cyclo driver
Market photo
Another market photo
This really cute boy came up to everyone in my small group and shook each one of our hands.
More market photos
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