Nguyễn Phúc Ánh took control of Vietnam in 1802 and named himself Emperor. Of course, like every great man with great ambitions and hundreds of concubines, he needed a palace! Within the Imperial City was the Purple Forbidden City, where only the Emperor's family was allowed.<br /><br />Unfortunately it was mostly destroyed during the American bombing that followed the Communists' takeover of Hue in 1968. What can you do?<br /><br />Includes koi pond, locust/insect noise, beautiful gardens and buildings, and a Nikon D7000 night timelapse of Hue at dusk with all the lights coming on.
