Thanks to its serene beauty, the
perfume river has inspired generations of poets, musicians and artists.
The perfume river is a national
treasure bestowed upon the city of Hue. This 100km long river start in the mighty
Truong Son mountain range and travels through green forests, bringing the
fragrance of wild plants to the vast fields, vibrant cities and peaceful
villages along its banks.
Over 400 years ago, the first lords of the Nguyen clan discovered a holy land on Ha Khe hill. Here they late built Thien Mu Pagoda as an offering to their descendants. Since then, three successive capitals of Cochinchine, the Tay Son Clan and the Nguyen Dynasty were established on the land near this serene river, which lies below Thien Mu Pagoda.
Over 400 years ago, the first lords of the Nguyen clan discovered a holy land on Ha Khe hill. Here they late built Thien Mu Pagoda as an offering to their descendants. Since then, three successive capitals of Cochinchine, the Tay Son Clan and the Nguyen Dynasty were established on the land near this serene river, which lies below Thien Mu Pagoda.
Long Quang dragon boats, which
are modeled ager the renowned Te Thong boats of the Nguyen rulers, now take
visitors from Nghinh Luong Dinh Harbor down the perfume river to discover the
region’s hidden beauty at dawn ( morning tour) and at sunset (afternoon tour).
On the northern bank lies the Kim Long region, known for its old pavilions, garden
houses, and beautiful ladies, who won the hearts of kings, as recorded in the
verse” For all beauties in Kim Long my enthralled heart challenged me to
endless advances”
Visitor disembark form the boat
the Kim Long communal house, the first capital of the Nguyen Lords, then drive
to solemn Phuong Duyen Tower in the Thien Mu Pagoda complex on the sacred hill
of Ha Khe. Nearby, the singer Camille Huyen has established a musical theater
in a garden house. This theater allows visitor to learn about Vo Thanh- Van
Thanh- Khai Thanh Tu – the legacy o literary learning, music, martial arts and
culture unique to Hue.
The next stop is Hon Chen Temple
where visitors can pay homage to the Goddess Thien Y Na, who is worshipped by
many disciples. One the way back, the boat takes visitors to the romantic Vong
Canh Hill to gaze upon Van Nien water plants and inhale the lingering
fragrances of Thanh Tra grape fruit blossoms.
Finally, before returning to the
vibrant city, visitor may gain a deeper understanding of Da Vien Island, once a
guard outpost to the west of the Hue citadel. According to Feng Shui, the
island holds a “white tiger” position. Here, the Emperor Tu Duc once had a
royal garden named Du Da Vien.
Just around the river bend
Unlike the mountainous terrain
and pristine scenery found upstream, a voyage sown the perfume River will take
visitors though the dynamic, yet peaceful, urban landscape of Hue. From the
boat, visitors gain an interesting perspective of people’s daily lives and
jobs. They also have the change o visit many of the sites and building that
have inspired poets and musicians to whit about hue. Noteworthy sites include
Truog Tien Bridge, a witness to the citadel’s ups and downs, old French
colonial buildings, and Dong Ba Market, which was the commercial center during
royal times.
The boat travels to the Clam
Dines, famous for its clam, rice, and corn soup. This site was also the eastern
guard post of the citadel, or a ”Green dragon” according to Feng Shui. On the
misty right bank lie the hushed green gardens of Vi Da Village. On the opposite
side lies a street named after the composer Trinh Cong Son whose works
celebrate the citadel. Around this bend, traditional brick-roofed houses may be
seen along with colorful Chinese assembly halls. At Tran Binh Dai the boat goes
down to the Bao Vinh – Thanh Ha Old Quarter, an important trading area some
three centuries ago.
Finally, the boat stops at the
harbor in Sing Village. This old village is proud of its tradition of wrestling
and hosts a grand festival each January 10 th of the lunar calendar. Sing Village
is also a major producer of famous woodcut paintings, which are used in folk religious
ritual in Hue. Heading home down Dong Ba canal, visitors can enjoy great views
of the citadel and old buildings such as Lai Thuong communal House, Dieu De
national pagoda and Thuan Hoa Pagoda
North of these boat tours will give visitors a
unique change to discover the landscape and culture of Hue. The Tours also
include other not to be missed experiences as visitor will enjoy a luxurious
royal style feast and listen to haunting fold melodies preformed by artists
from the Hue Royal Theatre of Traditional Arts. Experienced tour guide from Vietnam
Heritage Travel Company in the central province of Hue will help visitors to
get the most out of their boat journey.
This article is written by Ha
Nguyen from Vietnam Heritage Travel Company for original article and more
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