100 prestigious antiquities from reign of Emperor Khai Dinh on display
In celebration of the 100th anniversary of its founding, the Hue Monuments Conservation Centre in cooperation with the National Museum of History has organised an exhibition displaying 100 artifacts representing the reign of Emperor Khai Dinh.
A sword from the Nguyen Dynasty’s Emperor Khai Dinh decorated with gold and precious stones and other sophisticated items. (Photo: VNA)
Gold wine flasks and cups made from gemstones during the reign of Emperor Khai Dinh. (Photo: VNA)
An incense burner and silver vases from 1916, the first year of Emperor Khai Dinh’s reign. (Photo: VNA)
A golden book from the Nguyen Dynasty. (Photo: VNA)
A gold-plated silver seal from the reign of Emperor Khai Dinh. (Photo: VNA)
Visitors at the exhibition, themed “From Musée Khai Dinh to the Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities”. (Photo: VNA)
The Son Tay ancient fortress citadel, covering 16 ha in Son Tay township, 40 km from the centre of Hanoi, not only bears historic value but also attracts attention for its unique architecture. Tourists are able to see the remains of the once famous and important military rampart.
With a love for traditional craft, Dang Uyen from the former imperial city of Hue in the central province of Thua Thien-Hue has researched and produced glazed ceramic tiles using royal techniques from the Nguyen Dynasty (1802 – 1945), contributing to the supply of materials for the repair and restoration of relics in the Complex of Hue Monuments.
White lotuses are at their beautiful best at Tinh Tam Lake, known as the Royal Palace Garden of the Nguyen Dynasty, the last feudal dynasty in Vietnam.
Bach Dinh (White Palace) was built from 1898 to 1902 by the French, to serve as a resort palace for the Governor-General of Indochina. It was then used by King Bao Dai and South Vietnamese leaders. Nowadays, Bach Dinh is a popular tourist destination in the sourthern province of Ba Ria – Vung Tau.
A sword from the Nguyen Dynasty’s Emperor Khai Dinh decorated with gold and precious stones and other sophisticated items. (Photo: VNA) 
Gold wine flasks and cups made from gemstones during the reign of Emperor Khai Dinh. (Photo: VNA) 
An incense burner and silver vases from 1916, the first year of Emperor Khai Dinh’s reign. (Photo: VNA) 
A golden book from the Nguyen Dynasty. (Photo: VNA) 
A gold-plated silver seal from the reign of Emperor Khai Dinh. (Photo: VNA) 
Visitors at the exhibition, themed “From Musée Khai Dinh to the Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities”. (Photo: VNA) 
