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The view from the Belvedere above the Ngo Mon Gate, the Hue Citadel, Central Vietnam. Directly ahead of me, a tour guide was explaining the history of 20th century Vietnam, and how it unfolded right at this spot.
It was here where the last emperor of Vietnam, Bao Dai, turned over his government to a revolutionary government. The turnover did nothing to stop the French from coming back to try to reclaim their lost Empire, obliterating much of the Hue Citadel in the process.
Despite the ravages of war and time, the little that remains of the Hue Citadel is still wonderful to behold. To see our walking tour of the Hue Citadel, proceed to our article: Walking Tour of Hue Citadel, Hue, Vietnam.
Past and Present Collide – Hue Citadel, Vietnam. originally appeared on About.com Southeast Asia Travel on Sunday, February 7th, 2010 at 06:01:28.
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