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Sep 21, 2022 15:03:32   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
We left the Thien Mu temple during "the golden hour" and enjoyed a leisurely cruise on the Perfume River back to our hotel. The sights both on the river and on the banks were fascinating and beautiful at sunset.

The Perfume River (Sông Hương or Hương Giang; 香江) is a river that crosses the city of Huế, in the central Vietnamese province of Thừa Thiên-Huế. In the autumn, flowers from orchards upriver from Huế fall into the water, giving the river a perfume-like aroma, hence the sobriquet.

The Perfume River has two sources; both begin in the Dãy Trường Sơn mountain range and meet at Bằng Lãng Fork. The Tả Trạch (left tributary) originates in the Trường Đồng mountains and flows northwest towards the fork. The river then flows in south-north direction past the temples of Hòn Chén and Ngọc Trản, then flows north-west, meandering through the Nguyệt Biều and Luong Quan plains. Continuing on, the Sông Hương (Hương River) flows to the northeast to Huế and passes the resting place of the Nguyễn emperors. The river continues, passing Hen islet and various villages, crossing the Sinh junction (capital of ancient Châu Hóa) before emptying into the Tam Giang lagoon.

From Bằng Lãng to the Thuan An estuary, the river is 30 km long and runs very slowly (as the river level is not much above sea level). The river darkens as it winds along the foot of Ngọc Trản mountain, where there is a deep abyss. Perfume River basin has the highest rainfall in Vietnam.

The 105 m Mount Ngự Bình is strikingly symmetrical. On both sides of the Bang Son (Even Mount) are two small mounts, Ta Bat Son (left mount) and Huu Bat Son (right mount). After observing that Bang Son resembled a screen, the Nguyễn dynasty decided to build up Huế, which became known as their "Forbidden Purple City". Emperor Gia Long approved the design of geomancers, which chose this mount as a front altar of the imposing and solid defending wall system, and renamed it Ngự Bình.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfume_River

A very interesting description from the website: https://vietnamdiscovery.com/hue/attractions/perfume-river/

"A visitor to Hue once remarked after his vacation here: “A visit to Hue would not be complete without a boat excursion on the gentle Perfume River, or else you cannot feel the romance of Hue”. The Perfume River (Vietnamese: Sông Hương or Hương Giang) is a river that crosses the capital city of Hue, in the central Vietnamese province of Thua Thien Hue. Perfume River or Huong River is around 80 kilometers long, and owes its name to the fact that it flows through many forests of aromatic plants before reaching Hue, bringing with it a pure and fresh aroma.

The Perfume River has two sources, both of which begin in the Truong Son Mountain range and meet at Bang Lang Fork. The Ta Trach (Left Tributary) originates in the Truong Dong mountains and flows northwest towards Bang Lang Fork. The shorter Huu Trach (Right Tributary) flows through the Tuan ferry, landing towards Bang Lang Fork.

Then it flows in south-north direction passing the temples of Hon Chen and Ngoc Tran, and turns north-west, meandering through the Nguyet Bieu and Luong Quan plains. From this, the River then continuously flows int the north-east direction to Hue city, only an echo of Truong Son mountain, and passes the rest place of the Nguyen Emperors. The river of green water continues its itinerary, passing Hen Islet and various villages, crossing the Sinh junction, which is known as the capital of ancient Chau Hoa, before emptying into the Tam Giang Lagoon.

From Bang Lang to Thuan An estuary, the Perfume River is 30 km long and runs very slowly (as the river level is not much above sea level). The Perfume River darkens as it winds along the foot of Ngoc Tran Mountain home of the Jade Cup Temple where there is a very deep abyss.

The poetic romantic Perfume River is the deep inspirations to numerous artists, poets, and composers;

“Who turns to Hue

Who comes back to Ngu Mount

Who comes back to Huong River

The river water never sinks

Ngu Mount birds fly back to friends

Whoever are children of Hue remember to return…”

are the beautiful lyrics of a famous song, “Who comes to Hue”, written by Duy Khanh. In the autumn, flowers from orchards upriver from Hue fall into the water, giving the river a perfume-like aroma, and a beautiful poetic view. I have asked several artists about the reason for their inspiring love for Perfume River, and received nearly the same answer: “Well, my inspiration derives from the pure water, the fascinating landscape, and the gentle bridge over the river”.

Today, travellers coming to Hue could not miss a while of boating along the river. Most of them admit that this is one of the most beautiful and extremely splendid riverside landscape (especially at night when lights are on) that they have ever visited!"

For additional images of Hue, please see my previous posts:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-751475-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-751760-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-751941-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-752098-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-752409-1.html

Most of these shots were taken from the stairway down from the temple and from the road along the river. I waited until the last moment to board in order to capture the changing sky from different angles. Some of these are out of order as noted in the captions. I hope you enjoy them!
Mark

Gail boarding the Dragon Boat after "walking the plank" - with a little help from the crew and the watchful eye of the captain's daughter
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Slightly out of order. Taken when we first arrived
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Also slightly out of order. Taken by Gail before she boarded. I wanted to lead with her as is my tradition thanks to UTMike!
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Sep 21, 2022 15:04:25   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
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Sep 21, 2022 15:16:05   #
UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT
 
Wonderful use of the light and color, Mark! And you are learning about the start (LOL).

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Sep 21, 2022 15:38:58   #
NMGal Loc: NE NM
 
A lovely cruise.

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Sep 21, 2022 15:48:38   #
sb Loc: Florida's East Coast
 
What beautiful evening scenes along the river! Thanks for sharing.

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Sep 21, 2022 16:29:54   #
Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States
 

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Sep 21, 2022 17:04:55   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
UTMike wrote:
Wonderful use of the light and color, Mark! And you are learning about the start (LOL).


Thanks very much Mike. I always learn from the Master!

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Sep 21, 2022 17:05:29   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
NMGal wrote:
A lovely cruise.


Indewed it was Barbara. More from the river to come.

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Sep 21, 2022 17:06:05   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
sb wrote:
What beautiful evening scenes along the river! Thanks for sharing.


Thank you so much for your kind comments Steve.

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Sep 21, 2022 17:06:23   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
Longshadow wrote:


Thanks Bill.

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Sep 21, 2022 17:10:41   #
angler Loc: StHelens England
 
Excellent set Mark.

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Sep 21, 2022 18:20:30   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
angler wrote:
Excellent set Mark.


Thanks very much Jim.

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Sep 21, 2022 20:22:01   #
DJphoto Loc: SF Bay Area
 
srfmhg wrote:
We left the Thien Mu temple during "the golden hour" and enjoyed a leisurely cruise on the Perfume River back to our hotel. The sights both on the river and on the banks were fascinating and beautiful at sunset.

The Perfume River (Sông Hương or Hương Giang; 香江) is a river that crosses the city of Huế, in the central Vietnamese province of Thừa Thiên-Huế. In the autumn, flowers from orchards upriver from Huế fall into the water, giving the river a perfume-like aroma, hence the sobriquet.

The Perfume River has two sources; both begin in the Dãy Trường Sơn mountain range and meet at Bằng Lãng Fork. The Tả Trạch (left tributary) originates in the Trường Đồng mountains and flows northwest towards the fork. The river then flows in south-north direction past the temples of Hòn Chén and Ngọc Trản, then flows north-west, meandering through the Nguyệt Biều and Luong Quan plains. Continuing on, the Sông Hương (Hương River) flows to the northeast to Huế and passes the resting place of the Nguyễn emperors. The river continues, passing Hen islet and various villages, crossing the Sinh junction (capital of ancient Châu Hóa) before emptying into the Tam Giang lagoon.

From Bằng Lãng to the Thuan An estuary, the river is 30 km long and runs very slowly (as the river level is not much above sea level). The river darkens as it winds along the foot of Ngọc Trản mountain, where there is a deep abyss. Perfume River basin has the highest rainfall in Vietnam.

The 105 m Mount Ngự Bình is strikingly symmetrical. On both sides of the Bang Son (Even Mount) are two small mounts, Ta Bat Son (left mount) and Huu Bat Son (right mount). After observing that Bang Son resembled a screen, the Nguyễn dynasty decided to build up Huế, which became known as their "Forbidden Purple City". Emperor Gia Long approved the design of geomancers, which chose this mount as a front altar of the imposing and solid defending wall system, and renamed it Ngự Bình.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Perfume_River

A very interesting description from the website: https://vietnamdiscovery.com/hue/attractions/perfume-river/

"A visitor to Hue once remarked after his vacation here: “A visit to Hue would not be complete without a boat excursion on the gentle Perfume River, or else you cannot feel the romance of Hue”. The Perfume River (Vietnamese: Sông Hương or Hương Giang) is a river that crosses the capital city of Hue, in the central Vietnamese province of Thua Thien Hue. Perfume River or Huong River is around 80 kilometers long, and owes its name to the fact that it flows through many forests of aromatic plants before reaching Hue, bringing with it a pure and fresh aroma.

The Perfume River has two sources, both of which begin in the Truong Son Mountain range and meet at Bang Lang Fork. The Ta Trach (Left Tributary) originates in the Truong Dong mountains and flows northwest towards Bang Lang Fork. The shorter Huu Trach (Right Tributary) flows through the Tuan ferry, landing towards Bang Lang Fork.

Then it flows in south-north direction passing the temples of Hon Chen and Ngoc Tran, and turns north-west, meandering through the Nguyet Bieu and Luong Quan plains. From this, the River then continuously flows int the north-east direction to Hue city, only an echo of Truong Son mountain, and passes the rest place of the Nguyen Emperors. The river of green water continues its itinerary, passing Hen Islet and various villages, crossing the Sinh junction, which is known as the capital of ancient Chau Hoa, before emptying into the Tam Giang Lagoon.

From Bang Lang to Thuan An estuary, the Perfume River is 30 km long and runs very slowly (as the river level is not much above sea level). The Perfume River darkens as it winds along the foot of Ngoc Tran Mountain home of the Jade Cup Temple where there is a very deep abyss.

The poetic romantic Perfume River is the deep inspirations to numerous artists, poets, and composers;

“Who turns to Hue

Who comes back to Ngu Mount

Who comes back to Huong River

The river water never sinks

Ngu Mount birds fly back to friends

Whoever are children of Hue remember to return…”

are the beautiful lyrics of a famous song, “Who comes to Hue”, written by Duy Khanh. In the autumn, flowers from orchards upriver from Hue fall into the water, giving the river a perfume-like aroma, and a beautiful poetic view. I have asked several artists about the reason for their inspiring love for Perfume River, and received nearly the same answer: “Well, my inspiration derives from the pure water, the fascinating landscape, and the gentle bridge over the river”.

Today, travellers coming to Hue could not miss a while of boating along the river. Most of them admit that this is one of the most beautiful and extremely splendid riverside landscape (especially at night when lights are on) that they have ever visited!"

For additional images of Hue, please see my previous posts:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-751475-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-751760-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-751941-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-752098-1.html
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-752409-1.html

Most of these shots were taken from the stairway down from the temple and from the road along the river. I waited until the last moment to board in order to capture the changing sky from different angles. Some of these are out of order as noted in the captions. I hope you enjoy them!
Mark
We left the Thien Mu temple during "the golde... (show quote)


Beautiful set Mark. Well done!

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Sep 21, 2022 20:33:17   #
srfmhg Loc: Marin County, CA
 
DJphoto wrote:
Beautiful set Mark. Well done!


Thanks so much Dennis.

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Sep 21, 2022 22:10:11   #
kpmac Loc: Ragley, La
 
A really gorgeous set, Mark. Great work.

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