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Vietnam
We take dragon boat cruise in Perfume River (Hương River), that originates from the Truong Son Dong mountain range. The main stream is Ta Trach with a length of 67km, originating from the Truong Son Dong range, along the Bach Ma area to the northwest, through Nam Dong town. Then it merges with Huu Trach stream with a length of 60km in the North through Bang Lang junction. At the place where these two streams meet to form the Perfume River.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Perfume River
Welcome to the banks of the Song Huong, famously known to the world as the Perfume River. As your guide and a student of Vietnamese history, I invite you to pause and observe the gentle current of this waterway, which has served…
Listen in the app2The Engineering Marvel of Trang Tien Bridge
Standing before us is the iconic Trang Tien Bridge, a structure that bridges not just two banks, but two distinct eras of Vietnamese history. Designed by the esteemed French engineer Gustav Eiffel—the same visionary behind the…
Listen in the app3The Rhythms of the Riverside Parks
As we meander along the riverside parkway, take a moment to appreciate the intentionality behind this green space. The Hue authorities have spent years refining this boardwalk and park system to ensure the river remains…
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Gaze out at the colorful vessels docked along the pier—these are the famous Dragon Boats of Hue. While they now primarily serve as a means of transport for visitors to the imperial tombs and pagodas, their design is deeply rooted…
Listen in the app5Visions of Thien Mu from the Water
As the river winds westward, the landscape shifts from urban to pastoral. On the northern bank, perched atop Ha Khe Hill, rises the Phuoc Duyen Tower of the Thien Mu Pagoda. …
Listen in the app6The Confluence and the Garden Houses
We are now approaching a section of the river lined with Hue’s famous 'Nha Vuon' or Garden Houses. These residences, many belonging to descendants of the royal family or high-ranking mandarins, are designed to integrate…
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As the sun begins its descent, the Perfume River undergoes its most dramatic transformation. The water, which may have seemed unremarkable during the midday glare, begins to glow with reflected hues of gold, violet, and crimson. …
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Our journey along the Perfume River concludes here, but its influence will follow you throughout your stay in Hue. We have seen it as a site of engineering prowess at the Trang Tien Bridge, a center for spiritual reflection at…
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What is Perfume River?
Perfume River is a place in Vietnam with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Vietnam |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 16.4686, 107.5891 |
| Last updated |
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